Category Archives: Local News
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...
Apr 7, 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 ...
Apr 7, 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 7, 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 6, 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 6, 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 6, 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 6, 2020
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 6, 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 6, 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 6, 2020
