Tag Archives: Local News

Baldwin wants more than promises on Postal Service
Wisconsin’s Democratic U.S. Senator says the postmaster general’s promise to stop service reductions, and the removal of sorting machines isn’t enough. Sen. Tammy Baldwin of Madison ...
Mike Kemmeter Aug 19, 2020

Neenah gym using sanitizing spray
Fitness centers and gyms have protections in place to prevent the spread of coronavirus, and a place in Neenah is using a spray. Joel Ellenbecker of Fortitude Krav Maga says they sanitize their mats a...
Mike Kemmeter Aug 19, 2020

Some Oshkosh rec programs still on hold
The Oshkosh Recreation Department is keeping a number of programs on hold. The decision impacts all pre-school programming, active aging, adult strength class, pickleball, and gym walking. Three progr...
Mike Kemmeter Aug 19, 2020

State has questions to consider about gatherings
There’s a new online tool that a state agency hopes people will use before they consider getting together with others. Stephanie Smiley of the Department of Health Services says there are a seri...
Mike Kemmeter Aug 19, 2020

No formal naming rights deal for Oshkosh arena
The owners of the Menominee Nation Arena in Oshkosh may lose their naming rights deal. The Menominee Indian tribe is formally objecting to the reorganization plan from Fox Valley Pro Basketball. The t...
Mike Kemmeter Aug 19, 2020

Fire Chief: Staff needed after increase in calls
Grand Chute’s fire department wants to add more staff to handle an increase in calls. The town is holding a referendum in November to add nine firefighter-paramedic positions. Fire Chief Tim Ban...
Mike Kemmeter Aug 19, 2020

Pence criticizes Dems for virtual convention
Vice President Mike Pence was in southern Wisconsin this afternoon, and he’s calling out Democrats for not holding their convention in Milwaukee. He says he plans to be back in the state a lot b...
Mike Kemmeter Aug 19, 2020

Task force issues plans to deal with student debt
A special bipartisan task force is making a series of recommendations to lower student debt. Governor Evers created the group. One proposal would target for-profit colleges that charge high tuition ra...
Mike Kemmeter Aug 19, 2020

Street Music Week shifts to virtual fundraiser
Instead of having musicians set up along College Avenue in downtown Appleton, this year’s Street Music Week is online. Heid Music helps organize the annual event that raises money for Feeding Am...
Mike Kemmeter Aug 19, 2020

3 now running for state school superintendent
There are now three candidates in next year’s race for the state superintendent of schools. Former West Salem Superintendent Troy Gunderson is getting in the race. He recently retired. Asst. Sta...
Mike Kemmeter Aug 19, 2020




