Category Archives: Local News
Longest-serving state lawmaker to retire
The nation's longest-serving state lawmaker won't run for re-election. Sen. Fred Risser of Madison has been in the Legislature for 64 years. The Democrat is 92 years old. Risser has also spent more ti...
Mar 26, 2020
State sets up way to donate, sell protective equipment
Governor Evers is setting up a way for people to donate or sell large quantities of protective equipment for health care workers and first responders. The items the state is looking for include gowns,...
Mar 26, 2020
10 coronavirus deaths reported statewide
There are three more coronavirus deaths in Wisconsin, bringing the total to 10. All three of the latest ones are in Milwaukee County. A 65-year-old Milwaukee woman and a 79-year-old Milwaukee woman di...
Mar 26, 2020
Statewide confirmed COVID-19 cases up to 707
The state is reporting 707 confirmed coronavirus cases in Wisconsin. That total is up 21 percent from yesterday. There aren't any new cases in northeast Wisconsin counties that weren't reported by loc...
Mar 26, 2020
Oshkosh considers fund to help businesses
Oshkosh leaders are working on ways to provide up to $1 million to help local businesses impacted by the shutdowns. The city is working with Winnebago County and the Greater Oshkosh Economic Developme...
Mar 26, 2020 (Image provided by the city of Oshkosh)
Brown Co. getting early start on road projects
The head of the Brown County public works department thinks it's a good time to move up some road construction projects. Director Paul Fontecchio says not as many people will be impacted with many bus...
Mar 26, 2020
Snowbirds asked to stay away from northern Wis.
Health officials are asking people not to come to northern Wisconsin. Vilas County Health Officer Laurel Dreger put out a travel advisory this week, asking owners of cottages and summer homes to stay ...
Mar 26, 2020
Volunteers making masks for health care workers
Volunteers across the state are working to make high-demand face masks for health care workers. Carol Bruess in De Pere is coordinating a local Facebook group called Masks for Green Bay. She says they...
Mar 26, 2020
2 women charged in overdose death
Federal prosecutors are charging two women for an overdose death on the Menominee Indian Reservation. They believe 37-year-old Lottie Tucker and 47-year-old Jacquelyn Grignon sold heroin to a man and ...
Mar 26, 2020
Oshkosh-based website on price-gouging list
An Oshkosh-based website is the only local business accused of price gouging. The state's consumer protection agency sent letters to 16 companies across Wisconsin. N95Sales.com sells masks around the ...
Mar 26, 2020
