Category Archives: Local News
Plumbers, HVAC workers focus on health
Plumbers and heating and cooling workers are part of the state's list of essential workers. Bernie Friedenfels is a master plumber and he's on the board for the Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors As...
Apr 06, 2020
Bars, restaurants battle over insurance claims
Bar and restaurant owners are finding out their insurance company might not cover their business losses because of coronavirus. They were looking forward to St. Patrick's Day, March Madness, and the o...
Apr 06, 2020
New listings slow to hit housing market
While the housing market typically starts picking up in the spring, that's not happening so far this year. Realtor Ben Bartolazzi says in Brown County, they're seeing between five to 15 new listings a...
Apr 06, 2020
Voters need to return absentee ballots Tuesday
Absentee voters won't have any extra time to return their ballots. The U.S. Supreme Court overturned a federal judge's extension. Voters need to have their absentee ballots postmarked by today's date....
Apr 06, 2020
Supreme Court blocks Evers from delaying election
The state Supreme Court is blocking an order from Governor Evers to delay in-person voting. Evers issued his decision early Monday afternoon. Majority Republicans in the Legislature immediately challe...
Apr 06, 2020 (Image: Office of the Governor)
Streckenbach wants state, feds to help with tests, PPE
Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach is calling on the state and federal governments to help provide more personal protective equipment and coronavirus tests. He says they're ready to open a commu...
Apr 06, 2020
Doctor agrees with 'tough week' prediction
The head of Prevea Health in Green Bay agrees with the U.S. Surgeon General, that this will be a tough week for the country. Prevea Health President and CEO Dr. Ashok Rai tells Action 2 News we're goi...
Apr 06, 2020 (Image provided by Prevea Health)
More coronavirus cases found in rural areas
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in some of the more rural counties in Wisconsin is raising concerns for health care providers. Dr. Javier Rincon works at the Family Health La Clinica in Wautoma, and he do...
Apr 06, 2020
Johnson hopes for earliest return for economy
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson still supports the earliest possible return to economic freedom, once the COVID-19 virus is under control. The Oshkosh Republican tells Josh Dukelow on Fresh Take that the econom...
Apr 06, 2020
Youth Go stays connected with kids
Technology is helping middle and high school kids connect with each other, through a nonprofit group. Megan Kees of Youth Go says they work to provide a safe and supportive place, near the border of N...
Apr 06, 2020
