Goodwill asking for more donations

Goodwill needs some help keeping their shelves stocked, as we approach the summer months. Spokeswoman Pilar McDermott says the spring and summer are their busiest times for donations, but it seems like the cold weather is keeping people from dropping…

posted 2013-05-14 13:01:14 by WHBY

New exhibit features Wisconsin food

An exhibit good enough to eat is opening tomorrow at the History Museum at the Castle in Appleton. The interactive exhibit shows how food traditions shape our community and culture. Curator Nick Hoffman says it includes several different demonstrations that…

posted 2013-05-14 13:00:47 by WHBY

GOP lawmakers tour voucher schools

Governor Walker wants to expand the state's school vouchers to Green Bay and eight other districts next year, and some Republican lawmakers checked out choice schools in the Milwaukee area yesterday. Rep. Jim Steineke of Vandenbroek says it's hard to…

posted 2013-05-14 05:05 by WHBY

Neenah considers rules for food carts

Neenah is getting into the debate over food carts. The city council will take up a proposal tomorrow to put some regulations in place. Mayor George Scherck says right now, they don't have anything on the books. He says they're…

posted 2013-05-14 05:04 by WHBY

Appleton library lot may get pay stations

Appleton is using a pay station parking system for the first time in Soldier's Square, and there are plans to expand to another downtown lot. Public works director Paula Vandehey says they want to replace the meters in the library…

posted 2013-05-14 05:03 by WHBY

Governor might add to income tax cut

Governor Walker might expand his proposed income tax cut, now that the state expects to collect more tax revenue over the two-year budget. Revenue secretary Rick Chandler says they're still working out the details, but the governor wants to put…

posted 2013-05-14 05:02 by WHBY

Grothman, groups blast rent-to-own proposal

A Republican lawmaker says he hopes he can convince enough of his colleagues to remove a provision from the budget that would benefit rent-to-own stores. Sen. Glenn Grothman of West Bend joined a consumer advocacy group and the Wisconsin Catholic…

posted 2013-05-14 05:01 by WHBY

2013-05-13

Police await toxicology results in G.B. death

Police need to see the results of toxicology tests before they'll close the case of a "suspicious death." 49-year-old Daniel Kuehl was found dead last Friday night, at his house in the 200 block of N. Ashland Avenue. Investigators surrounded…

posted 2013-05-13 13:05 by WHBY

Appleton starts neighborhood group program

The city of Appleton is starting to formally recognize neighborhood groups. Planner Brad Schmidt says they're encouraging people to form neighborhood associations and register with the city. He says it's a good way for people to take ownership of their…

posted 2013-05-13 13:04 by WHBY

Appleton schools get wellness honor

A group is highlighting the Appleton school district's work to promote wellness. The Wellness Council of America is giving the district its Gold Wellness Workplace Award. Don Hietpas is Appleton's chief financial officer, and he says they've worked hard to…

posted 2013-05-13 13:03 by WHBY

State's hospital infection rate down

Anyone scheduled for a hospital visit will be happy to know Wisconsin ranks lower than the national average for infections. Gwen Borlaug is the coordinator of the Health Care Infections Prevention Program for the state health department, and she says…

posted 2013-05-13 13:02 by WHBY

WEDC head optimistic about changes

The head of embattled Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation remains optimistic. Last week was a tough one for Reed Hall's agency, when a state audit found a number of issues and the Legislature's budget committee decided to hold back nearly $63…