Category Archives: ((WHBYAM) 1150 WHBY) Local News
Space played role in Appleton school decision
Space also became an issue for returning to in-person classes in Appleton. Chief Financial Officer Greg Hartjes says when they surveyed families earlier 35 to 40 percent were looking at five days of v...
Aug 12, 2020
Trump may visit Oshkosh Monday
There’s speculation President Trump is considering a trip to Oshkosh on Monday. He announced tonight he’ll be in Wisconsin that day. It’s the same day the Democratic National Convent...
Aug 12, 2020
Recent FdL Co. cases raise concerns about events
Coronavirus numbers are going up in Fond du Lac County, and the public health officer says more people are getting together without wearing masks. Kim Mueller says some recent positive tests have been...
Aug 12, 2020
Jurors convict Cayer of double murder, trial continues
Jurors didn’t take long to reach a verdict in a double murder in Hobart. Jacob Cayer was on trial for the deaths of his ex-girlfriend, Sabrina Teague, and her mother, Sunny Teague. Her boyfriend...
Aug 12, 2020
Fire at Kaytee plant in Chilton, 2 firefighters hurt
A plant in Chilton has about $75,000 in damage, after a fire broke out yesterday afternoon. Firefighters went to Kaytee Products on Clay Street, and there was heavy smoke around some equipment. The sp...
Aug 12, 2020
Emerald ash borer found in Shawano, Oconto counties
The emerald ash borer is now in Shawano and Oconto counties. The state’s agriculture department says the beetle was found in the City of Shawano and the Town of Little Suamico. It was also disco...
Aug 12, 2020
Appleton public schools will start year virtually
Students won’t be back in classrooms when the upcoming year starts in the Appleton school district. The school board agreed unanimously to have all virtual learning, because of the spread of cor...
Aug 12, 2020
Percentage of positive COVID-19 tests down again
There are 478 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin, while the percentage of positive tests went down for the fourth straight day. The state is reporting 4.8 percent came back positive. That’...
Aug 12, 2020
Appleton schools look at criteria for changing return plan
Appleton’s school board is holding a special meeting tonight to talk about possible criteria for deciding when to make changes between in-class and online learning. The proposal from administrat...
Aug 12, 2020
U.S. Venture Open mediathon set for today
The annual U.S. Venture Open is taking place online this year, instead of on a golf course. Online donations and a silent auction are replacing the usual golf outing and banquet, to raise money for th...
Aug 12, 2020
