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Types of crime shifting during pandemic
COVID-19 is changing the types of calls Brown County Sheriff’s deputies are handling. Capt. Dan Sandberg says they’ve seen a 200 percent jump in burglaries since the state of emergency too...
Apr 27, 2020
Habitat has to put builds on hold
The pandemic is forcing the Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity to hold off on building homes. President John Weyenberg says they’re pledging to help 17 approved families, but the timel...
Apr 27, 2020
Brown Co. Library starts curbside pickup
The Brown County Public Library branches are open for curbside pickup. Executive Director Sarah Sugden says they had to figure out a system over the past week, and they were ready yesterday. She says ...
Apr 27, 2020
Parade organizers work on virtual events
Organizers of Appleton’s Memorial Day and Flag Day parades are working on virtual events. They won’t be holding their regular parades because of coronavirus. Corey Otis of the parade commi...
Apr 27, 2020
Appleton reports 2 new COVID-19 cases
The Appleton public health department is reporting two more confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city. They caught the virus through contact with another known case. Appleton has had 18 confirmed cases. Te...
Apr 27, 2020
Expert agrees with JBS plan to temporarily close
A medical expert says he supports the move by JBS to temporarily close its meatpacking plant on Green Bay’s east side. Dr. Ashok Rai of Prevea Health tells Action 2 News the company might have b...
Apr 27, 2020
Disabled face care challenges during pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic is making it difficult for disabled people to get their normal care. Lisa Pugh of the Survival Coalition of Wisconsin says they reached out to more than 500 people and they...
Apr 27, 2020
Computer attack in Oshkosh costs $150K
A ransomware attack on the computers at Oshkosh City Hall cost $150,000. The city had to replace a number of computers, reinstall software and files on many others and put in new firewalls. City Manag...
Apr 27, 2020
Owners of arena in Oshkosh may walk away
The bankrupt owners of the Menominee Nation Arena in Oshkosh are raising the possibility of liquidation. In their latest re-organization plan, Fox Valley Pro Basketball is setting a date of November 1...
Apr 27, 2020
G.B. murder suspect caught in Rockford
A Green Bay murder suspect is now in custody. Rockford, Illinois police arrested Waylon Wayman yesterday. He’s wanted in connection with the death of a man in the area of Clinton and 12th street...
Apr 27, 2020
