Category Archives: Local News
Evers: 'Vast majority' understand importance of distancing
Governor Evers says it's critically important for people to have the right to protest, but he believes it's even more important to continue to save lives. There were protests in some communities aroun...
Apr 21, 2020 (Image: Office of the Governor)
Prevea CEO likes phases to reopen businesses
A local health expert likes the plan from Governor Evers to use phases to reopen businesses. Dr. Ashok Rai is the president of Prevea Health, and he tells Action 2 News it's better to have benchmarks ...
Apr 21, 2020 (Image provided by Prevea Health)
Retroactive unemployment payments being sent
The state is sending out retroactive payments for unemployment. Lawmakers eliminated the one-week waiting period to get benefits as part of the state's response plan. Anyone filing for unemployment du...
Apr 21, 2020
Counties will deal with lost revenue, higher costs
Wisconsin counties will have to deal with lost revenue and higher costs because of the pandemic. Wisconsin Policy Forum President Rob Henken says they could take their biggest hit from their half-cent...
Apr 21, 2020
Dems criticize Pence's visit to Madison
Some Wisconsin Democrats are accusing Vice President Mike Pence of taking part in a "photo op" in Madison today instead of bringing help to battle coronavirus. Congressman Mark Pocan of Madison says t...
Apr 21, 2020
UWO sports could take a hit
Sports at UW-Oshkosh will likely take a hit next year. Chancellor Andrew Leavitt says the athletic department will have to make cuts while the university deals with a looming $4 million deficit. Leavi...
Apr 21, 2020 (Image provided by UW-Oshkosh)
Appleton school board member done after 24 yrs
A longtime member of the Appleton school board had her final meeting last night. Diane Barkmeier didn't run for another term after 24 years. Board President Kay Eggert thanked Barkmeier, calling her h...
Apr 21, 2020 (Image provided by Appleton Area School District)
Waushara Co. gets new district attorney
Waushara County has a new district attorney. Governor Evers is appointing Laura Waite. She's been an assistant DA in Wood County. Evers says she has a diverse legal background with extensive experienc...
Apr 21, 2020 (Image: Office of the Governor)
Statewide confirmed COVID-19 cases up 3% to 4,620
There are now 4,620 confirmed coronavirus cases in Wisconsin. That's a three percent increase from yesterday's total of 4,499. The state is reporting 242 confirmed deaths, and that's 12 more than yest...
Apr 21, 2020
Objections to Oshkosh arena reorganization
The federal trustee involved with the bankruptcy case for the Menominee Nation Arena in Oshkosh is raising questions about the owners' plans. The trustee believes Fox Valley Pro Basketball has made "i...
Apr 21, 2020
