Category Archives: Local News
Duplex heavily damaged by fire
No one was hurt in a fire at a duplex in Fond du Lac. Firefighters were called to the 200 block of N. Military Road just before 3 a.m., and they say flames were shooting from the home. No one was livi...
Mar 19, 2020
Appleton council backs Hmong community
The Appleton city council is standing behind the Hmong community, while there's some uncertainty about some refugees. Members voted unanimously last night to oppose any efforts by the Trump administra...
Mar 19, 2020 (Image from the City of Appleton)
Bar owners dealing with uncertainty
There's a lot of uncertainty for bar owners around Wisconsin. They were forced to shut down late Tuesday afternoon, and places that don't serve food will remain dark. Robert Heinritz owns XS Nightclub...
Mar 18, 2020
County wasn't allowed to test cruise passengers
Fond du Lac County Health officials say it wasn't their decision to make, when it came to testing members of an Egyptian cruise for coronavirus. Nine people were showing symptoms. Health Officer Kimbe...
Mar 18, 2020
Officials: Don't call 911 for coronavirus tests
People shouldn't call 911, if they think they might have coronavirus. Fond du Lac County officials are making that request. There are 12 confirmed cases in that county right now. Fire Chief Peter O'Le...
Mar 18, 2020
Door Co. asks tourists to stay home for now
Door County leaders are asking tourists to stay away for the next 30 days. The county's emergency management department wants resorts to cancel existing reservations, and not accept new ones.
Mar 18, 2020
Statewide COVID-19 cases now top 100
There are now more than 110 confirmed coronavirus cases in Wisconsin. Winnebago County is reporting two more, and Fond du Lac County now has 13. The total number in Winnebago County is now up to five....
Mar 18, 2020
Appleton reports city's first COVID-19 case
The Appleton health department is reporting the first coronavirus case in the city. The person traveled to an area in the U.S. where there is community spread. The patient is home in isolation. The he...
Mar 18, 2020 (Image from the City of Appleton)
UWO sets more COVID-19 rules
UW-Oshkosh will continue to have online classes through the beginning of June, and there won't be an in-person graduation ceremony this spring. The university will consider options in the coming weeks...
Mar 18, 2020 (Image provided by UW-Oshkosh)
Restaurants turn to take-out, delivery
Restaurants are turning to take-out and delivery because of the statewide ban on gatherings of 10 or more people. Wisconsin Restaurant Association Vice President Susan Quam says some are offering thei...
Mar 18, 2020
