Category Archives: ((WHBYAM) 1150 WHBY) Local News
Several injured in crash on Hwy 29, alcohol a factor
Alcohol is believed to be a factor in a crash that injured several people in Shawano County. Sheriff’s officials say deputies were called to Highway 29 at Clark Drive in the town of Richmond aro...
Jul 28, 2020
High speed chase in FdL, Milwaukee man arrested
A 24-year-old Milwaukee man is in custody after leading Fond du Lac police and sheriff’s deputies on an eight mile high speed chase. Sheriff’s officials say a deputy tried to stop the man ...
Jul 28, 2020
Fall plans in place for Appleton schools
There are plans for Appleton public schools to reopen in September, and most grades will have classes in-person and online. The school board is supporting the proposal, and it gives families options. ...
Jul 27, 2020
Local college sports seasons canceled through fall
College sports are canceled at least through the fall for NCAA Division III schools in the area. The WIAC is calling them off for the fall season, and that covers UW-Oshkosh. Lawrence University, St. ...
Jul 27, 2020
Study: Almost 25% in area struggled before pandemic
A report shows before the pandemic, nearly one-quarter of households in the Fox Valley were struggling to afford basic needs. The United Way Fox Cities helped determine how many are in that situation,...
Jul 27, 2020
Oshkosh hoping people vote absentee next month
The City of Oshkosh is encouraging people to vote absentee in the primary election in two weeks. Clerk Pam Ubrig says they don’t want everyone to show up at the polls because of COVID-19. Oshkos...
Jul 27, 2020
Backpack campaign to help students
There’s a fundraising campaign to raise money for school supplies for children in the region. The Neenah-Menasha Emergency Society is involved in a larger program, called Backpacks for Kids. The...
Jul 27, 2020
WPS solar project reaches halfway point
Construction on the biggest solar energy project in the state is halfway done. Wisconsin Public Service spokesman Matt Cullen says they’ve installed more than 250,000 panels on a former field in...
Jul 27, 2020
Carbon monoxide leak in FdL sends 8 to hospitals
Eight people went to a hospital, after a carbon monoxide leak at Quality Packaging on Fond du Lac’s west side yesterday afternoon. The fire department says warehouse workers were complaining of ...
Jul 27, 2020
Donor giving UW System for online learning
The UW System is receiving $2 million from an anonymous donor to help with online learning this semester. The money will be used to train faculty and staff in online teaching, and get laptops, tablets...
Jul 27, 2020
