Category Archives: ((WHBYAM) 1150 WHBY) Local News
Antenna users will have to re-scan local channels soon
People using an antenna to watch TV will notice some changes to a few local channels. The FCC is changing TV frequencies to open airwaves for new high-speed wireless services. Spokeswoman Jean Kiddoo ...
Jul 06, 2020
State reports 9.2% of new COVID-19 tests were positive
The state is reporting 9.2 percent of new coronavirus tests came back positive. That’s down from 10.4 percent yesterday, but it’s still higher than the averages over the past three weeks. ...
Jul 06, 2020
Garage in Appleton total loss after fire
A garage on Appleton’s southeast side is a total loss after a fire yesterday evening. No one was hurt. Crews were called to a home in the 1200 block of South Walden Avenue around 6:45 p.m. They ...
Jul 06, 2020
Percentage of positive COVID-19 tests tops 10% again
The percentage of new positive coronavirus tests went down slightly, but still topped 10 percent for the second straight day. The state is reporting 10.4 percent came back positive, and that’s d...
Jul 05, 2020
State sets single-day record for new COVID-19 cases
The state set a new single-day record for the most confirmed coronavirus cases. There are 738 more cases, topping the previous high mark of 733 on May 29th. The state has had 31,055 confirmed cases. T...
Jul 04, 2020
State reports 5.7% of COVID-19 tests were positive
The percentage of new coronavirus tests that came back positive went up to 5.7 percent. The total had been below five percent for three straight days, including 4.2 percent yesterday. There are 579 mo...
Jul 03, 2020
Expert calls COVID-19 surge ‘scary’
The head of Prevea Health thinks Wisconsin could follow in the footsteps of California, Texas, and Florida, and see a surge in coronavirus cases. Dr. Ashok Rai tells Action 2 News the spread could hap...
Jul 02, 2020
Evers urges people to be safe over holiday
Governor Evers wants people to celebrate the Fourth of July at home, and avoid large gatherings. He posted a video today, saying over the past week, there have been increases in the number of new case...
Jul 02, 2020
Fireworks sales up before holiday
Fireworks sales are up for one owner. Chuck Krause owns Fireworks Mart stores in Neenah and Menasha. He believes the 20 percent increase is at least in part because so many fireworks shows were cancel...
Jul 02, 2020
Frostman hopes for federal unemployment extension
The head of the state’s Department of Workforce Development hopes the federal government will extend extra unemployment benefits beyond the end of this month. The additional $600 a week payment ...
Jul 02, 2020
