Category Archives: Local News
State reports 5.3% of new COVID-19 tests were positive
The percentage of new positive COVID-19 tests stayed the same as yesterday, at 5.3 percent. Thursday's total was 4.8 percent and Wednesday's was 5.7 percent. There are now 18,230 confirmed coronavirus...
May 30, 2020
WATCH: NASA's SpaceX Crew Dragon manned spacecraft launch
NASA and SpaceX will make a second attempt to send two American astronauts to the International Space Station on Saturday afternoon. UPDATE: Bad weather postpones first launch of NASA astronauts from ...
May 30, 2020
Oshkosh 4th of July fireworks, parade canceled
The City of Oshkosh is canceling its 4th of July parade and fireworks. City Manager Mark Rohloff says they're prioritizing public health and safety, after talking with the Winnebago County Health Depa...
May 29, 2020
Black Lives Matter march planned in Appleton
There will be a Black Lives Matter march in downtown Appleton tomorrow afternoon, in response to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Organizers say it will be a peaceful protest along College Av...
May 29, 2020
COVID-19 outbreak at Waupun prison
There's an outbreak of coronavirus cases at the state's prison in Waupun. The state corrections department is reporting 213 inmates with positive tests. Another 15 staff members also tested positive. ...
May 29, 2020
Oshkosh schools still hope for in-person graduation
The Oshkosh School District is giving its high school seniors some hope for a traditional graduation ceremony. Families are getting "save the date" mailings this week for a possible in-person event on...
May 29, 2020 (Image provided by the Oshkosh Area School District)
Freedom grads will be on the 'big screen'
Freedom High School is holding a unique graduation ceremony, at a drive-in movie theater. Seniors and their families will watch a video program on the big screen at Field of Scenes, from their cars, o...
May 29, 2020
6 Fox Cities museums have reopening plans
Several museums in Appleton and Neenah worked together on reopening plans. Oliver Zornow of The Building for Kids in downtown Appleton says people will have to register to visit, and there will be lim...
May 29, 2020
Counselor concerned about substance abuse
While Ascension's St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton hasn't seen more patients needing alcohol or drug treatment, a counselor says that doesn't mean use and abuse isn't increasing. Angela Savides says...
May 29, 2020
Doctor: 'Wimpy' mask perception needs to change
A doctor for ThedaCare knows some people struggle with wearing a mask. Dr. David Brooks is an infections disease specialist, and he's heard some people say it makes them look like a wimp. He wants eve...
May 29, 2020
