Category Archives: Local News
Doctor warns of coronavirus impact on kids
A doctor at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin says coronavirus can still impact kids. Dr. Smriti Khare is the president of primary care, and she's concerned they can spread it to their parents and othe...
Apr 01, 2020
2 Appleton police officers get national honor
Two Appleton police officers are being honored nationally for their actions, during a shootout outside of the downtown transit center. Officer Paul Christensen and Sgt. Chris Biese will receive a "TOP...
Apr 01, 2020
Non-essential stores closed in G.C.
Grand Chute police are enforcing the state's "safer at home" order by making sure non-essential businesses are closed. Officers told staff at three craft stores, and some CBD and vaping shops that the...
Apr 01, 2020
Brown Co. Jail makes room to deal with COVID-19
Brown County Jail administrations are lowering the population to prepare for potential coronavirus cases. Lt. Scott Brisbane says they moved dozens of Huber inmates to electronic monitoring. The jail ...
Apr 01, 2020
Oshkosh library staff will be ballot witness
People can go to the Oshkosh Public Library, if they need a witness when they fill out their absentee ballot. Someone needs to watch them complete the ballot and sign the envelope. They also have to b...
Apr 01, 2020
Oconto Co. wants summer homes to stay home
Oconto County is the latest one to urge people with second homes or cottages to stay at their winter house. The health officer says if anyone recently arrived, they should self-quarantine for 14 days ...
Apr 01, 2020
Freedom House asking for donations
A Green Bay homeless shelter is encouraging people to donate in different ways because they're not accepting on-site drop-offs right now. Freedom House is asking for money, or for people to order item...
Apr 01, 2020
Menasha reports 1st confirmed COVID-19 case
Menasha's health department is reporting the first confirmed coronavirus case in the city. The person is in isolation. The health department will be reaching out to anyone that had close contact with ...
Apr 01, 2020 (Image provided by City of Menasha)
Poll: 86% support state's coronavirus orders
A poll found the vast majority in Wisconsin agree with the state's decision to shut down schools and businesses, and limit public gatherings. The Marquette Law School says 86 percent support the moves...
Apr 01, 2020
Evers proposes COVID-19 relief package
Governor Evers is putting out a series of proposals to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. He wants to increase funding for Medicaid providers, and create a COVID-19 reinsurance program to reduce hea...
Apr 01, 2020 (Image: Office of the Governor)
