Tag Archives: Kurt Eggebrecht
Appleton vaping ban starts today
Appleton's ban on vaping officially takes effect at noon today. The city includes the devices in its smoking ban. Public Health Officer Kurt Eggebrecht says they worked with police to send a letter to...
Jun 11, 2019 (Image from the City of Appleton)
Local health officials back vaccine bill
A bill doing away with personal exemptions to vaccination for kids is getting support from some local health officials. Assembly Minority Leader Gordon Hintz of Oshkosh wants to make the change. It wo...
May 06, 2019
Report: Fox Valley getting fatter
More people in the Fox Valley are packing on the pounds. The Weight of the Fox Valley found the adult obesity rate rose to 44 percent. The group says unless something changes, at least half of adults ...
Nov 09, 2018
Appleton to talk about medical pot
An Appleton panel will talk about a proposal tomorrow to encourage the state to legalize medical marijuana. Kurt Eggebrecht is the city's health officer. He says members of the Board of Health will re...
Oct 09, 2018 (Image from the City of Appleton)
Appleton leaders consider rule change for chickens
Appleton leaders will consider some rule changes for backyard chickens. The city council agreed to let people raise chickens about a year ago. Alderman Vered Meltzer wants to eliminate the power of ne...
Jun 15, 2018 (Image from the City of Appleton)
Changes to chicken rules proposed
Chickens are a topic again in Appleton. Ald. Vered Meltzer wants to make several changes to the rules, including increasing the number of backyard chickens allowed, from four to six. His proposal also...
May 09, 2018 (Image from the City of Appleton)
