Ag surveys due on Monday

Time is running out for Wisconsin farmers to participate in a national agriculture survey. The census is conducted every five years, and it looks at issues ranging from land use, to income and expenses. Ben Brancel is the state's agriculture…

posted 2013-02-01 12:57:04 by WHBY

Hortonville schools put referendum on ballot

There's going to be a building referendum on the April ballot, in the Hortonville school district. The plans include a new K-4 elementary school, at the corner of Highways 76 and JJ. The district already owns the land, and wants…

posted 2013-02-01 05:05 by WHBY

Overall deer hunting numbers up 5%

Bow hunters bagged a record number of bucks last year, and the overall deer harvest from the bow and gun seasons rose by five percent. Preliminary numbers from the DNR show that bow hunters killed nearly 46,000 bucks. The total…

posted 2013-02-01 05:04 by WHBY

Group reacts to on-site medical clinic

Arrangements like the one between the Appleton paper company and ThedaCare provide more opportunities for workers to receive better care. That's the feeling of Dr. Tim Bartholow, the chief medical officer for the Wisconsin Medical Society. Appleton and ThedaCare opened…

posted 2013-02-01 05:03 by WHBY

State Dems unveil job bills

Pointing to the state's poor ranking on job creation, Minority Democrats in the Legislature say they have a series of proposals that would put people to work. Assembly Minority Leader Peter Barca says they want to give technical colleges flexible…

posted 2013-02-01 05:02 by WHBY

Some TCCES kindergartners get tablets

All kindergarten students are using tablet computers at an elementary school in Menasha. Twin City Catholic Education System president Pat Batey says the program at St. Mary elementary is part of an effort to help all students excel in using…

posted 2013-02-01 05:01 by WHBY

2013-01-31

High court sides with Menasha police

In a split decision, the state Supreme Court says Menasha police didn't violate a man's rights when they went into his bedroom. Officers were investigating an accident in February of 2010, and court records say evidence at the scene led…

posted 2013-01-31 13:05 by WHBY

Appleton paper company opens on-site clinic

The Appleton paper company has a new on-site medical clinic, to make it easier for workers to get their regular check-ups. CEO Mark Richards says they're partnering with ThedaCare, and it's a first for the area. He says it continues…

posted 2013-01-31 13:04 by WHBY

Appleton police enforce snow emergency rules

The snowstorm is leaving some drivers with lighter wallets. Appleton police ticketed 59 vehicles and towed 42, after drivers failed to follow the rules of a Class III snow emergency, and parked on city streets. Sgt. Dave Lund says that's…

posted 2013-01-31 13:03:13 by WHBY

Volunteers conduct homeless count

The snow forced groups to cancel events and meetings last night, but advocates for the homeless say the weather made it even more important to conduct their bi-annual "Point in Time" count of the homeless in the Fox Valley. Chris…

posted 2013-01-31 13:02 by WHBY

Founder of St. Joseph Food Program honored

The man who started the St. Joseph Food Program 30 years ago is retiring, and the state is calling him a Wisconsin Hero. First Lady Tonnette Walker hands out the award to someone each month, for making a difference in…

posted 2013-01-31 13:00:34 by WHBY

Xiong back in court for deadly texting case

The Little Chute woman accused of texting while driving, when she hit a bicyclist in Kimberly last year, will be back in court, in March. Prosecutors charged 19-year-old Pa Kue Xiong with homicide by negligent driving. 46-year-old James Weiss of…