Category Archives: Local News
Rai worried about spread if regions open early
A medical expert is concerned about letting people travel from county to county within Wisconsin. Some are calling for businesses to reopen on a regional basis, in areas without as many confirmed case...
May 01, 2020 (Image provided by Prevea Health)
G.B. police chief concerned about suspects spitting
Green Bay police officers are taking extra precautions because of recent cases of people spitting on them. Police Chief Andrew Smith is encouraging the officers to press charges. The penalty is up to ...
May 01, 2020
Gallagher supports helping postal service
Republican Congressman Mike Gallagher of Green Bay would be willing to help the U.S. Postal Service with any financial issues caused by the pandemic. He tells Fresh Take a crisis like this reminds peo...
May 01, 2020
Goodwill accepting donations again
People can drop off donations at Goodwill again. The stores are reopening their drive-up locations, with new rules for social distancing. People will have to sort their own items, and put them in diff...
May 01, 2020
Festival part of Walleye Weekend postponed
The biggest event in Fond du Lac is moving to a new date. Walleye Weekend is being postponed until August 28-30 at Lakeside Park. The festival was initially scheduled for June 12-14. Right now, the wa...
May 01, 2020
Mackville truck & tractor pull cancelled
The Mackville Nationals Truck and Tractor Pull is joining the list of cancelled events. Organizers doubt they'll be allowed to host a large event next month. They hope to bring back the pulls in 2021.
May 01, 2020
Photos tell stories of business owners
The owners of 25 small businesses in Green Bay and De Pere are sharing their stories during the pandemic. Downtown Faces Forward is using social media to showcase the people behind those businesses. P...
May 01, 2020
Statewide confirmed coronavirus cases up 7% to 7,314
The state is reporting 7,314 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Wisconsin. That's up seven percent from yesterday's total of 6,854. There have been 327 confirmed deaths, and that's nine more than yeste...
May 01, 2020
EAA AirVenture cancelled for 2020
The EAA won't be holding AirVenture in Oshkosh this year. Organizers of the huge annual fly-in convention say uncertainty over coronavirus forced them to cancel. AirVenture was scheduled for July 20-2...
May 01, 2020
Drive-up testing more convenient for health care staff
The Resch Center in Ashwaubenon is a now a drive-up testing site. The goal is to test workers at different facilities, including long-term care, group homes, and plants. Deputy Secretary Julie Willems...
May 01, 2020
