Category Archives: Local News
Appleton health official will stay on if needed
The head of Appleton's health department is leading the city's response to COVID-19. Kurt Eggebrecht says he's been talking with Mayor-elect Jake Woodford and he's aware of what the city has been doin...
Apr 14, 2020 (Image from the City of Appleton)
Business leader thinks states need to partner
A business leader thinks neighboring states need to partner when they're figuring out when and how to get the economy going again. Jason White is the executive director of the Greater Oshkosh Economic...
Apr 14, 2020
Neenah to start plans for new high school
Now that the Neenah school district can move forward with a proposed new high school, administrators and the board will start the planning and design process. Voters approved a nearly $115 million ref...
Apr 14, 2020 (Image provided by the Neenah Joint School District)
Assembly passes coronavirus bill
The state Assembly approved a coronavirus response bill, and it's now headed to the Senate tomorrow. About half of lawmakers participated remotely. They passed the bill on a 97-2 vote. It largely ensu...
Apr 14, 2020
Businesses ordered to protect migrant, seasonal workers
The state is calling on businesses that have migrant and seasonal workers to make sure they're following the emergency safety guidelines. The Department of Workforce Development says employers are req...
Apr 14, 2020
Gallagher wants money for small communities
Republican Congressman Mike Gallagher of Green Bay wants smaller communities to get help from the federal government. He's asking House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to include places with a population of unde...
Apr 14, 2020
LU grads will have a virtual ceremony in June
Lawrence University will have a virtual graduation ceremony in June instead of an in-person one on campus. Administrators are still working out the details for the June 14 event. Pulitzer Prize-winnin...
Apr 14, 2020
UW schools cut application fees
The UW System is cutting the application fee for new students in half to $25. They can also ask for waivers if they're having financial problems because of the pandemic. The universities including UW-...
Apr 14, 2020 (Image provided by UW System)
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in state up 4% to 3,555
The state is reporting 3,555 confirmed coronavirus cases in Wisconsin. That's up four percent from yesterday's total. There are now 170 confirmed deaths, and that's 16 more than yesterday. Brown Count...
Apr 14, 2020
Recovered COVID-19 patient donates plasma
A coronavirus patient in Madison is the first in Wisconsin to receive donated plasma from a recovered COVID-19 patient. Gary Dalgaard of Sun Prairie gave his plasma yesterday at UW Health. Dr. William...
Apr 14, 2020
