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

Election results won’t be released tonight
Communities will not release any election results tonight. The state Elections Commission will follow a federal judge’s original ruling that final numbers can’t be announced until next Mon...
Carol Patrizi Apr 07, 2020

Oshkosh police warn large groups
Oshkosh police issued 14 warnings last weekend for people breaking the state’s “safer at home” order. Most of the problems were with larger groups in city parks, and people hosting g...
Carol Patrizi Apr 07, 2020

Oshkosh waiving utility bill late fees
The City of Oshkosh is waiving late fees for utility bills. Officials say they want people to continue to pay their bills on-time, but they’re in a financial crunch they can pay late. The policy...
Carol Patrizi Apr 07, 2020

Long lines at some polling places
Voters are lining up outside polling places in some parts of the state. There are long lines at Green Bay East and West high schools, after the city consolidated the number of voting locations. Those ...
Carol Patrizi Apr 07, 2020

Dozens of local races on today’s ballot
Voters will make their choices in dozens of local races, during today’s election. The biggest race is in Appleton, where a new mayor will take office this month. Jim Clemons is taking on Jake Wo...
Mike Kemmeter Apr 07, 2020

Voters waiting for absentee ballot in limbo
Some Wisconsin voters didn’t get their absentee ballot in the mail. The state Elections Commission website shows a number of ballots being mailed out in March, but potential voters report not re...
Mike Kemmeter Apr 06, 2020

Winnebago Co. reports 1st coronavirus death
The Winnebago County Health Department is confirming the county’s first coronavirus death. The man was in his 60s, and he had underlying medical conditions.
Mike Kemmeter Apr 06, 2020

State expands COVID-19 testing capacity
The state is working with more labs to possibly expand coronavirus testing in Wisconsin. The Department of Health Services can now receive results on more than 3,500 tests every day. Dr. Ryan Westerga...
Mike Kemmeter Apr 06, 2020

Johnson opposes church gatherings right now
A Republican from Oshkosh doesn’t believe it would be a good idea to have people gather in churches this week. It’s Holy Week, and Easter is on Sunday. U.S. Senator Ron Johnson tells Josh ...
Mike Kemmeter Apr 06, 2020

Plumbers, HVAC workers focus on health
Plumbers and heating and cooling workers are part of the state’s list of essential workers. Bernie Friedenfels is a master plumber and he’s on the board for the Plumbing Heating Cooling Co...
Mike Kemmeter Apr 06, 2020



