Category Archives: ((WHBYAM) 1150 WHBY) Local News

Appleton Police Chief Polly Olson to retire at the end of the year
APPLETON, Wis. — Appleton Police Chief Polly Olson announces plans to retire. Olson issues a statement that her final day on the job will be Jan. 4 of 2027. She has been with the Appleton Police...
Jonathan Krause May 05, 2026

Man convicted in downtown Appleton shooting
APPLETON, Wis. — A Menasha man is found guilty of shooting another downtown Appleton bar patron. An Outagamie County jury returns the verdict against Ferris Robinson on charges of attempted firs...
Landen Moore May 05, 2026

Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau gets national sports tourism honor [AUDIO]
APPLETON, Wis. — The Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau earns a national honor for its sports marketing. The CVB is named the Sports Tourism Organization of the Year by the Sports Event...
Terry Kovarik May 04, 2026

History Museum at the Castle promoting Houdini exhibt during USA 250th celebration [AUDIO]
APPLETON, Wis. — As our country marks its semiquincentennial this year, an Appleton museum is highlighting its exhibit dedicated to the city’s “native son.” The History Museum ...
Terry Kovarik May 04, 2026

Appleton police issue tickets, warnings to loud downtown drivers [AUDIO]
APPLETON, Wis. — Appleton police issued two citations and eleven warnings to drivers operating overly-loud vehicles downtown in March. Chief Polly Olson says officers often let first-time offend...
Terry Kovarik May 04, 2026

Woodward Community Media stations honored for excellence in broadcasting
MADISON, Wis. — Woodward Community Media captures 36 honors at the annual Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Awards Gala. KISS-FM was named Medium Market Music Station of the Year, taking 1st pl...
Jonathan Krause May 04, 2026

Woman accused of trying to flee police, crashing into house reaches plea deal
APPLETON, Wis. — An Oshkosh woman who crashed into a Grand Chute house while trying to flee police reaches a plea deal with prosecutors. Andi Anthony is convicted in Outagamie County Court on ch...
Landen Moore May 04, 2026

Second person dies after alleged drunk driving crash in Appleton
APPLETON, Wis. — A second person dies from injuries suffered in an alleged drunk driving crash in Appleton. Alan Hopfensperger was in a car struck by a vehicle that reportedly ran a red light at...
Landen Moore May 04, 2026

Missing Waupaca man found safe
UPDATE: Authorities say Nelsen was found safe Monday morning. Details on his whereabouts were not released. —– WAUPACA, Wis. — A Silver Alert is issued for a missing Waupaca man. The...
Landen Moore May 04, 2026

New speed limit sign at the Outagamie County Solid Waste Facility is drawing lots of attention [AUDIO]
APPLETON, Wis. — A speed limit sign inside the Outagamie County Solid Waste Facility is gaining a lot of notoriety. Photos of the 17.3 mph limit are being recycled on the internet thousands of t...
Jonathan Krause May 01, 2026



