Category Archives: Local News
UWO Fox Cities children's center temporarily closed
The children's center on the UW-Oshkosh Fox Cities campus is closed because someone tested positive for COVID-19. Officials says they were notified about the positive test yesterday and contacted fami...
Aug 20, 2020 (Image provided by UW-Oshkosh)
Brown County Fair is happening in De Pere
The Brown County Fair started yesterday and runs through this weekend. Organizers say they've taken extra steps to make sure there's space between vendors., rides and events. Fair Association Vice Pre...
Aug 20, 2020
Evers speaks at DNC in Milwaukee
Governor Evers was one of the early speakers for the Democratic National Convention last night. He was in Milwaukee for the virtual event. He says Wisconsin was really looking forward to hosting conve...
Aug 20, 2020 (Image: Office of the Governor)
Harbor House adding mural to building
Part of the Harbor House building in Appleton will be a lot more colorful by the end of the weekend. The domestic abuse shelter is putting a large mural on its garage. Spokeswoman Morgan Kirchenwitz s...
Aug 20, 2020
State creates guidelines for schools with cases
A state agency put together some guidelines schools can use, after learning of a coronavirus case in a building. Traci DeSalvo of the Department of Health Services says it includes things to consider ...
Aug 19, 2020
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 says Louis DeJoy m...
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...
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...
Aug 19, 2020 (Image provided by the Oshkosh Area School District)
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 series of ...
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...
Aug 19, 2020
