Category Archives: Local News
Wisconsin surpasses 7,000 COVID-related deaths
The COVID-related death toll in Wisconsin moves past seven-thousand. The state Department of Health Services reports another five fatalities today (Thursday)--raising the statewide total to 7,003. Thr...
May 26, 2021
Brewers will allows fully-vaccinated fans to go without masks
The Milwaukee Brewers are dropping mask requirements for vaccinated fans at games. Starting June 1st, those have received their shots will not need to mask up at American Family Field. Those not fully...
May 26, 2021
NFL clears the Packers to operate at full capacity at Lambeau Field
The Green Bay Packers have permission from the N-F-L to open at 100-percent capacity at Lambeau Field. The N-F-L Network's Tom Pellisero reports all but two teams are cleared for full stadiums startin...
May 26, 2021 Image: Green Bay Packers
Museum in G.B. features huge flesh-eating fish
An exhibit that highlights huge carnivorous marine reptiles more than 145 million years old opens Saturday at the Neville Pubic Museum in Green Bay. Executive Director Beth Lemke says the exhibit feat...
May 26, 2021
Coffee spill closes Hwy 45
Highway 45 will remain closed until around 11 a.m. after a semi dropped its load of coffee. The truck tipped around 1:15 a.m. and crews are working to remove the coffee before the truck can be pulled ...
May 26, 2021
New COVID cases increase on Monday--but downward trend continues
The number of new coronavirus cases in Wisconsin increases on Monday--but the overall downward trend continues. The state Department of Health Services reports 376 positive tests--with a positivity ra...
May 25, 2021
Oshkosh School Board chooses superintendent finalist--won't release name
The Oshkosh School Board has chosen its new superintendent. However, we won't know who that is until Friday. Board President Bob Poeschl says the results of the vote taken in closed session Monday nig...
May 25, 2021 (Image provided by the Oshkosh Area School District)
Legislature gavels in and gavels out of special session
As expected, Republicans in the Legislature gavel in and gavel out of a special session called by Governor Tony Evers to expand the BadgerCare program. Assembly Minority Leader Gordon Hintz of Oshkosh...
May 25, 2021 (Image: Office of the Governor)
New counseling program for students in Calumet County
A $231,000 grant will let Samaritan Counseling Center of the Fox Valley provide in-school mental health services in Calumet County. THRIVE Calumet is a collaboration to provide on-site mental health s...
May 25, 2021
Small businesses get $420-million for pandemic restart
Small business owners in the Fox Cities and Green Bay are getting some help bouncing back from the pandemic. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is offering $420-million to 84-thousand busi...
May 24, 2021
