Category Archives: Local News
Farm group backs state payments to farmers
The head of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation says the plan to provide direct payments to farmers is "very, very welcome news." Governor Evers wants to use $50 million to help farmers. They'll have...
May 21, 2020
Grothman: Dems went too far on stimulus bill
A Republican lawmaker strongly opposes to two parts of a federal stimulus bill passed by House Democrats last weeks. Congressman Glenn Grothman of Glenbulah doesn't think they should be extending the ...
May 21, 2020
Shawano Co. company switches to make PPE
A Shawano County company changed its manufacturing process to make isolation gowns for frontline workers. Norolex is ramping up production to meet demand for three million isolation gowns a month. Pro...
May 20, 2020
Oneida Nation to reopen businesses Friday
Businesses in the Oneida Nation can reopen Friday. Tribal Chair Tehassi Hill says they need to meet the safety guidelines set by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. He says they were force...
May 20, 2020 Oneida Nation (Image courtesy Oneida Nation)
Appleton names Fox River trail system
The trail system along the Fox River in Appleton now has a name. The city council is agreeing to call it the Hydroelectric Heritage Trailway. Ald. Alex Schultz says they need an identity to the system...
May 20, 2020 (Image from the City of Appleton)
Wisconsin natives write kids book on pandemic
Parents can help explain the pandemic to their kids, through a new book from Wisconsin natives. "So Much Toilet Paper" tells the story of a boy stuck at home. His parents are hoarding items, and not g...
May 20, 2020
Semi trailer fire forces evacuation of JBS plant
There was a fire in a semi trailer at the JBS beef plant on the east side of Green Bay this afternoon. The facility was evacuated, and firefighters stopped the flames from spreading to the building. T...
May 20, 2020
Appleton, G.C. ask businesses to flush plumbing
Appleton and Grand Chute are recommending businesses flush stagnant water, if their plumbing systems haven't been used for an extended period. The communities want them to start with cold water, and t...
May 20, 2020
Appleton native, former Playboy exec passes away
An Appleton native and longtime executive for Playboy died earlier this month in California. Richard "Dick" Rosenzweig was 84. He started selling advertising for Playboy in 1958, in Chicago. He worked...
May 20, 2020
Some renters to get help from state
People could get help paying their rent, if they lost income during the pandemic. Governor Evers wants to put $25 million toward the program. A person has to be at or below 80 percent of the county me...
May 20, 2020
