Category Archives: ((WHBYAM) 1150 WHBY) Local News
Tourism focus shifts to outdoor activities
Expect to hear about more outdoor activities in Wisconsin this summer. Greater Green Bay Convention and Visitors Bureau President Brad Toll says they’re shifting the marketing focus to things pe...
Apr 30, 2020
Oshkosh may not take part in ‘spring sports window’
It’s unlikely local spring high school sports teams will get “closure” for their canceled seasons. The WIAA is granting teams a 30-day window this summer to schedule games or meets. ...
Apr 30, 2020
Howard woman charged with son’s death
Prosecutors are now charging a Howard woman with the death of her five-year-old son. Twenty-five-year-old Sagal Hussein is accused of neglecting the boy. The child had disabilities, and they say his b...
Apr 30, 2020
Company accused of not paying worker
The owner of Grand Chute company recently fined for safety violations is also accused of failing to pay a worker. Douglas Larson is charged with one misdemeanor count. Prosecutors say Larson didn̵...
Apr 30, 2020
Statewide COVID-19 cases up 5% to 6,854
The state is reporting 6,854 confirmed coronavirus cases in Wisconsin. That’s a five percent increase from yesterday’s total of 6,520. There have been 316 confirmed deaths, and that’...
Apr 30, 2020
Appleton schools hand out 58K meals so far
The Appleton school district has handed out about 58,000 meals to children since schools closed last month. Superintendent Judy Baseman says they’ve worked to expand the number of locations wher...
Apr 30, 2020
60% of Brown Co. COVID-19 cases linked to meat plants
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases tied to three meat plants in Brown County is now up to 580. That’s 60 percent of the county-wide total. JBS in Green Bay closed voluntarily, and 262 wor...
Apr 29, 2020
Man leaves hospital after COVID-19 recovery
A man spent 20 days at St. Mary’s Hospital in Green Bay, after catching coronavirus. Ken Holmes spent some time in intensive care, and he’s now home. The 64-year-old Green Bay man says he ...
Apr 29, 2020
Neenah High moves to virtual graduation
Neenah High School is the latest to decide to hold a virtual graduation ceremony. District spokesman Jim Strick says students can schedule a time to pick up their caps and gowns on Wednesday and Thurs...
Apr 29, 2020
Make-A-Wish marks anniversary
For the past 40 years, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has been helping sick children around the world. The Wisconsin chapter was founded 36 years ago. Regional Director Kris Teofilo says it’s disapp...
Apr 29, 2020
