Tag Archives: Local News
Unemployment increasing in the Fox Valley
Unemployment is on the rise in the Fox Valley. The state Department of Workforce Development reports the jobless rate in the Appleton area increased by four-tenths to three-point-six percent in Januar...
Mar 17, 2021
Coronvirus deaths increase
Wisconsin sees a jump in COVID-related deaths. The state Department of Health Services reports 15-fatalities on Wednesday–the most in eight days. Outagamie, Calumet, Winnebago and Manitowoc coun...
Mar 17, 2021
Latest vaccination numbers
Wisconsin reaches a new record for daily coronavirus vaccines. The state is averaging more than 27-thousand shots a day over the past week–the highest level since doses became available in Decem...
Mar 17, 2021
Two killed by co-worker at Roundy’s
A union official says two people are shot and killed at the Roundy’s distribution center in Oconomowoc. The facility is on lockdown. The facility is west of Highway 67. Police have roads closed ...
Mar 17, 2021
Medical condition eligibility moves up to March 22
People with certain medical conditions will be able to get COVID-19 vaccines starting March 22, a week ahead of schedule. Governor Evers made the announcement yesterday, praising vaccinators across th...
Mar 17, 2021
Johnson not running for Governor
Senator Ron Johnson says he will not run for governor in 2022. Johnson telling a Madison radio show that he will not enter that race. The Republican says he is still considering a run for re-election ...
Mar 16, 2021
Celebrate De Pere Cancelled for 2021
The event billed as the Official Kick Off to Summer will not happen in 2021 due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. The Board of Directors of Celebrate De Pere announced the cancellation of the Memor...
Mar 16, 2021
Wrightstown HS custodian in the running for national honor
A custodian at Wrightstown High School is in the running for a national honor. Bobbi Sue Burbey is one of ten finalists for Custodian of the Year. In her nomination profile, Burbey is noted for having...
Mar 16, 2021
Vaccine eligibility for next phase moved a week earlier
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — People age 16 and up with certain preexisting conditions in Wisconsin will be eligible for the coronavirus vaccine starting Monday, a week earlier than previously announced....
Mar 16, 2021
One of two Green Bay stabbing victims dies
One of two men stabbed in downtown Green Bay Monday night has died. The 70-year old was sitting in his car waiting for a train to cross Broadway when a suspect attacked him and another man. The 22-yea...
Mar 16, 2021
