WWII vet receives medals in G.B.

A veteran of World War II received a number of military medals this morning at Green Bay's City Hall. Patrick Kennedy served in the Navy for three years, and he was involved in battles to liberate the Philippines. Some of…

posted 2013-05-10 12:59 by WHBY

Selig speaking at SNC graduation

The commissioner of Major League Baseball is speaking at St. Norbert College's graduation on Sunday afternoon, in De Pere. Former Milwaukee Brewers owner Bud Selig will also receive an honorary degree. About 460 students are in the graduating class.

posted 2013-05-10 12:58 by WHBY

Downtown businesses on board with 'Mile of Music'

Downtown Appleton businesses will be in the spotlight during the Mile of Music Festival this summer. More than 80 bands will play in over 30 venues, from August 8-11. Appleton Downtown Inc. executive director Jennifer Stephany says the businesses are…

posted 2013-05-10 05:05 by WHBY

GOP reaches deal on residency rules

A compromise on residency requirements means only police, fire, and emergency workers might have to live within 15 miles of the community where they work. Republicans made that change in the state budget last night. It allows local governments to…

posted 2013-05-10 05:04 by WHBY

WEDC could face tough budget standards

Republicans in control of the Legislature's budget committee want to put new requirements in place, in the wake of a critical audit of the state's jobs creation agency. Under a provision that they approved yesterday, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation…

posted 2013-05-10 05:03 by WHBY

GOP leaders to wait on spending new money

New projections show the state has an extra $540 million to work with in the next state budget, but one Republican leader says they're not going to spend it "willy nilly." Sen. Alberta Darling of River Hills is the co-chair…

posted 2013-05-10 05:02 by WHBY

Ban on junk food, soda outlawed in budget

A provision that's now in the state budget would block communities from banning the sale of junk food or large sodas. Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee approved the proposal yesterday. Rep. Pat Strachota of West Bend says local officials…

posted 2013-05-10 05:01 by WHBY

Packers look for non-profits to run concessions

When the Packers kick off their new season this fall, the south end zone of Lambeau Field will have about 7,000 new seats, and 30 new concession stands. There are plenty of people on the season-ticket waiting list to fill…

posted 2013-05-10 05:00 by WHBY

Appleton fire permit application now online

People are starting to have outdoor fires, and Appleton is trying to make it easier for them to get a permit. Fire Inspector Brian Noel says applications are now available on the city's website. He says the city requires a…

posted 2013-05-10 04:59 by WHBY

2013-05-09

Music festival coming to Appleton

Eighty to 100 bands will come to Appleton over a four-day stretch this summer, as part of a new music festival. The Mile of Music festival will run from August 8th through the 11th, at spots that stretch from Spats,…

posted 2013-05-09 13:05:05 by WHBY

Tax revenue to climb, schools could benefit

The state budget picture got better today, and a top lawmaker from Neenah says that's good news for public schools. The non-partisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau is projecting that tax revenues will climb by an additional $543 million over two years.…

posted 2013-05-09 13:04 by WHBY

Neenah mayor weighs in on residency issue

A possible compromise on statewide residency requirements for local government workers would be a better solution. That's the feeling of Neenah Mayor George Scherck. Lawmakers are talking about creating a limit on how far away employees could live, from the…