Category Archives: ((WHBYAM) 1150 WHBY) Local News

ATW dealing with sharp drop in passengers
The number of travelers at Appleton International airport is way down. Airport Director Abe Weber says about a couple of dozen passengers are passing through the airport on a daily basis right now. Ty...
Mike Kemmeter Apr 16, 2020

Local businesses helping with protective equipment
Several local businesses are teaming up to make the plastic parts for the protective gear for some health care workers at ThedaCare. Those pieces are for mechanical respirators, and they’re supp...
Mike Kemmeter Apr 16, 2020

Colleges try to increase enrollment
Colleges in northeast Wisconsin are trying to raise their enrollment by changing requirements for high school seniors, and offering virtual tours. So far, UW-Green Bay administrators say their numbers...
Mike Kemmeter Apr 16, 2020

Nursing home adjusts to rules
A nursing home in Ashwaubenon may be on lockdown for much longer than the governor’s “safer at home” order. Woodside Lutheran Home Administrator Meghan Melhbergfuss says staff can...
Mike Kemmeter Apr 16, 2020

Trial ordered in Diemel brothers case
The man charged with the murders of two brothers from the Seymour area is facing a trial. Garland “Joey” Nelson of Missouri waived his preliminary hearing today. Nick and Justin Diemel wen...
Mike Kemmeter Apr 16, 2020

Faith Technologies lays off 55 workers
Faith Technologies is letting 55 workers go. The Menasha-based company isn’t working on as many projects because of the pandemic.
Mike Kemmeter Apr 16, 2020

Oshkosh mayor defends election letter
The Oshkosh Common Council is divided over a letter Mayor Lori Palmeri signed calling for the cancellation of in-person voting earlier this month. Palmeri and several other Wisconsin mayors sent it to...
Carol Patrizi Apr 16, 2020

Statewide tornado drills cancelled
The usual statewide tornado drill on the Thursday of Severe Weather Awareness Week didn’t happen this afternoon. The National Weather Service called it off because of social distancing guideline...
Carol Patrizi Apr 16, 2020

BBB getting complaints about business scams
The Better Business Bureau in Appleton is getting more complaints about scammers trying to take advantage of people during the pandemic. Regional Director Susan Bach tells AM Fox Valley some are targe...
Carol Patrizi Apr 16, 2020

T-Rats selling memberships
The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers are hoping the community will support the team in a season that might not feature any baseball. The team is selling “memberships” and President Rob Zerjav hop...
Carol Patrizi Apr 16, 2020



