Category Archives: Local News
Appleton contact tracers busier after 'safer at home'
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Appleton is going in the wrong direction. City Health Officer Kurt Eggebrecht says they're seeing an increase, and their contact tracers are spending more ...
Jun 08, 2020 (Image from the City of Appleton)
EAA to expand museum
The pandemic is delaying the start of a major expansion at the EAA Aviation Museum in Oshkosh. Chair Jack Pelton says they were ready to break ground on a 30,000 square foot, two-story addition in May...
Jun 08, 2020
Manufacturers more optimistic, but cutting payroll
A study by UW-Oshkosh shows manufacturers in Wisconsin are feeling more confident about their long-term viability. Jason Woldt of the business school says they're also trying to save money, by reducin...
Jun 08, 2020 (Image provided by UW-Oshkosh)
Appleton protesters also collect items for homeless
One of the weekend protests in the Fox Valley had a slight twist. Organizers were collecting donations for the homeless, at Houdini Plaza in downtown Appleton. Kelly Lewis says they collected a variet...
Jun 08, 2020
Lawmakers work on police bills after Floyd's death
Some state lawmakers are proposing bills dealing with deadly force, and investigations of police shootings, in the wake of George Floyd's death. Democratic Sen. Latonya Johnson of Milwaukee wants poli...
Jun 08, 2020
State reports 2.3% of new COVID-19 tests were positive
The percentage of new positive coronavirus tests dropped for the third straight day. The state is reporting 2.3 percent came back positive. That's down from 2.7 percent yesterday, 2.9 percent Friday, ...
Jun 07, 2020
State reports 2.7% of new COVID-19 tests were positive
The percentage of new coronavirus tests that came back positive went down for the second straight day. The state is reporting 2.7 percent were positive. That's lower than yesterday's 2.9 percent rate,...
Jun 06, 2020
Flag Day Parade organizers hope people decorate homes
Organizers of Appleton's Flag Day Parade are asking people to decorate their homes and yards, and businesses to do the same. The parade was supposed to be on Saturday, June 13th. Corey Otis of the par...
Jun 05, 2020
Younger COVID-19 cases threaten community
The health officer in Winnebago County says a spike in coronavirus cases, among young adults, could be really dangerous for families, and the community as a whole. More than 44 percent of the county's...
Jun 05, 2020
Mini murals coming to downtown Oshkosh
Downtown Oshkosh will have more murals, starting tomorrow. The Mini Mural Project will feature 20 pieces of art on the outside of buildings. They're being unveiled during an event tomorrow. They'll be...
Jun 05, 2020 (Image provided by the City of Oshkosh)
