Category Archives: Local News
State trying to prevent COVID-19 in prisons
The head of the state corrections department is confident they can avoid any outbreaks of coronavirus in Wisconsin prisons. Two inmates at the Oshkosh prison tested positive for COVID-19 this week. Se...
Apr 7, 2020
Some lawmakers helping at polls
Some Wisconsin voters may see their local lawmakers at the polls today. Democratic Sen. Janet Bewley of Ashland is working as an election observer. She wants to help people vote with the slightest amo...
Apr 7, 2020
Evers 'overwhelmed' by bravery of voters, poll workers
Governor Evers says while he's deeply concerned about the public health implications of voting in-person today, he's overwhelmed by the bravery, resilience, and heroism of people. He released a statem...
Apr 7, 2020 (Image: Office of the Governor)
G.B. police break up basketball game
Green Bay police had to take a kid home, after he refused to follow the state's "safer at home" order. They say six children were playing basketball at Whitney Park last night, and that's not allowed....
Apr 7, 2020
Oconto Co. closing boat landings, campgrounds
Oconto County is closing all county boat landings and campgrounds because of coronavirus. People won't be able to use ATVs on county roads either. The county's health officer says those outdoor activi...
Apr 7, 2020
DMVs closing except for essential appointments
DMV offices around the state will now only offer essential services, by appointment. The state is making the change tomorrow. People can only make appointments for commercial drivers licenses, and to ...
Apr 7, 2020
Long lines at some polling places
Voters are lining up outside polling places in some parts of the state. There are long lines at Green Bay East and West high schools, after the city consolidated the number of voting locations. Those ...
Apr 7, 2020 (Image from WHBY archives)
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 7, 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 7, 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...
Apr 7, 2020
