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

Leon Thompson, driving force behind Oshkosh’s ‘Celebration of Lights,’ dies at 78
OSHKOSH, Wis. — One of the driving forces behind the “Celebration of Lights” in Oshkosh has died. Leon Thompson passed away on Saturday at the age of 78. Thompson served as vice pres...
Landen Moore Aug 06, 2025

Man convicted in Appleton park shooting
APPLETON, Wis. — An Appleton man accused of opening fire on people in Erb Park reaches a plea deal with prosecutors. Tyrese Simmons is convicted in Outagamie County Court on charges of second-de...
Landen Moore Aug 06, 2025

Kaukauna woman convicted of damaging houses under construction
APPLETON, Wis. — A Kaukauna woman who damaged houses under construction reaches a plea deal with prosecutors. Kendall Strobel-Nieft is convicted in Outagamie County Court on two counts of burgla...
Landen Moore Aug 06, 2025

Body found outside Appleton dentist’s office
APPLETON, Wis. — Appleton police are investigating the death of a person found outside of a downtown dentist’s office. Our TV partner Action 2 News confirms the body was found in the 1000 ...
Landen Moore Aug 06, 2025

Study: ATW generates nearly $2 billion in economic impact [AUDIO]
GREENVILLE, Wis. — A new study finds Appleton International Airport has an economic impact of nearly $2 billion on the Fox Valley. Director Abe Weber says the airport has grown significantly sin...
Landen Moore Aug 05, 2025

Appleton Area Schools get peoples thoughts on truancy prevention (AUDIO)
APPLETON, WI — Appleton residents get their say in how the Appleton Area School District deals with student truancy and absenteeism. The district and the City of Appleton hold a listening sessio...
Terry Kovarik Aug 05, 2025

Kimberly leaving Fox Valley Metro Police Department
KIMBERLY, WI — The Village of Kimberly is moving on from the Fox Valley Metro Police Department. After meeting in closed session Monday evening, the Kimberly Village Board voted unanimously in f...
Terry Kovarik Aug 04, 2025

Man shot in Oshkosh disturbance
OSHKOSH, Wis. — Oshkosh police are investigating a shooting incident. Officers were called to the 1000 block of Wisconsin Street shortly before 3 a.m. Saturday on the report of a disturbance wit...
Landen Moore Aug 04, 2025

2 killed in weekend Outagamie County crashes
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, Wis. — Two people are dead following separate weekend crashes in Outagamie County. In the first incident, the sheriff’s office says a car driven by a 66-year-old Green Ba...
Landen Moore Aug 04, 2025

Town of Fond du Lac man arrested after arson incident and standoff
TOWN OF FOND DU LAC, WI– A Town of Fond du Lac man is jailed following a nearly 10-hour standoff and an arson incident at a neigbhoring home. Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s deputies were dis...
Terry Kovarik Aug 01, 2025



