Category Archives: Local News

Statewide confirmed COVID-19 cases up 6% to 2,578
There are now 2,578 confirmed coronavirus cases in Wisconsin. That's an increase of six percent from yesterday's total of 2,440. The state is confirming 92 people have died in Wisconsin, and that's 15...
Apr 07, 2020

Appleton reports 1st COVID-19 death
Appleton is reporting the city's first coronavirus death. The health department says the man was in his 80s, and he died yesterday.
Apr 07, 2020 (Image from the City of Appleton)
Election results won't be released tonight
Communities will not release any election results tonight. The state Elections Commission will follow a federal judge's original ruling that final numbers can't be announced until next Monday at 4 p.m...
Carol Patrizi Apr 07, 2020

Oshkosh police warn large groups
Oshkosh police issued 14 warnings last weekend for people breaking the state's "safer at home" order. Most of the problems were with larger groups in city parks, and people hosting gatherings at homes...
Carol Patrizi Apr 07, 2020 (Image from the Oshkosh Police Department)

Oshkosh waiving utility bill late fees
The City of Oshkosh is waiving late fees for utility bills. Officials say they want people to continue to pay their bills on-time, but they're in a financial crunch they can pay late. The policy will ...
Carol Patrizi Apr 07, 2020 (Image provided by the City of Oshkosh)

Dozens of local races on today's ballot
Voters will make their choices in dozens of local races, during today's election. The biggest race is in Appleton, where a new mayor will take office this month. Jim Clemons is taking on Jake Woodford...
Apr 07, 2020

Voters waiting for absentee ballot in limbo
Some Wisconsin voters didn't get their absentee ballot in the mail. The state Elections Commission website shows a number of ballots being mailed out in March, but potential voters report not receivin...
Apr 06, 2020

Winnebago Co. reports 1st coronavirus death
The Winnebago County Health Department is confirming the county's first coronavirus death. The man was in his 60s, and he had underlying medical conditions.
Apr 06, 2020

State expands COVID-19 testing capacity
The state is working with more labs to possibly expand coronavirus testing in Wisconsin. The Department of Health Services can now receive results on more than 3,500 tests every day. Dr. Ryan Westerga...
Apr 06, 2020

Johnson opposes church gatherings right now
A Republican from Oshkosh doesn't believe it would be a good idea to have people gather in churches this week. It's Holy Week, and Easter is on Sunday. U.S. Senator Ron Johnson tells Josh Dukelow on F...
Apr 06, 2020


