Category Archives: ((WHBYAM) 1150 WHBY) Local News
Wisconsin natives write kids book on pandemic
Parents can help explain the pandemic to their kids, through a new book from Wisconsin natives. “So Much Toilet Paper” tells the story of a boy stuck at home. His parents are hoarding item...
May 20, 2020
Semi trailer fire forces evacuation of JBS plant
There was a fire in a semi trailer at the JBS beef plant on the east side of Green Bay this afternoon. The facility was evacuated, and firefighters stopped the flames from spreading to the building. T...
May 20, 2020
Appleton, G.C. ask businesses to flush plumbing
Appleton and Grand Chute are recommending businesses flush stagnant water, if their plumbing systems haven’t been used for an extended period. The communities want them to start with cold water,...
May 20, 2020
Appleton native, former Playboy exec passes away
An Appleton native and longtime executive for Playboy died earlier this month in California. Richard “Dick” Rosenzweig was 84. He started selling advertising for Playboy in 1958, in Chicag...
May 20, 2020
Some renters to get help from state
People could get help paying their rent, if they lost income during the pandemic. Governor Evers wants to put $25 million toward the program. A person has to be at or below 80 percent of the county me...
May 20, 2020
Rai urges people to be smart over holiday
A local health expert is calling on people to be smart over the Memorial Day weekend. Prevea Health President and CEO Dr. Ashok Rai says they need to continue to follow social distancing guidelines. H...
May 20, 2020
Playgrounds, courts open at Oshkosh parks
The Oshkosh parks department is reopening playgrounds, courts, and fields around the city, while at the same time recommending that people not use them right now. Director Ray Maurer says they know co...
May 20, 2020
Local Boys & Girls Clubs getting grants
The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley, Oshkosh, and Green Bay are each getting a $25,000 grant. The money from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation will go to help provide virtual program...
May 20, 2020
Gas prices about $1 less than last Memorial Day
Gas prices for the Memorial Day weekend are about $1 lower than at this time last year. AAA Wisconsin spokesman Nick Jarmusz says after the steep price drop to less than $1 gallon, prices stabilized. ...
May 20, 2020
Evers unveils plan to help farmers
Governor Evers is announcing a $50 million plan to provide direct payments to farmers. They’ll have to apply for funding through the state Department of Revenue, and payments could start arrivin...
May 20, 2020
