Category Archives: ((WHBYAM) 1150 WHBY) COVID-19-WHBY

Ascension to allow limited visitors
Ascension is making changes to visitor rules at its hospitals in northeast Wisconsin. That covers St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, the Mercy Campus in Oshkosh, and the Calumet Hospital in Chilton. ...
Mike Kemmeter Jun 12, 2020

Percentage of new positive COVID-19 tests down to 2.8%
The state is reporting 2.8 percent of new coronavirus tests were positive. That’s down from 3.6 yesterday, and the same as Wednesday. There are 320 more confirmed cases in Wisconsin, bringing th...
Mike Kemmeter Jun 12, 2020

LU virtual graduation set for Sunday
About 300 Lawrence University seniors will graduate on Sunday, in a virtual ceremony. Spokeswoman Megan Scott says they’ll announce all of their names, and show a picture of them during the onli...
Carol Patrizi Jun 12, 2020

Oshkosh school district considers referendum
COVID-19 could throw a wrench into the Oshkosh School District’s plans to consolidate some of its schools. The district is looking at putting a $107 million referendum on the November ballot to ...
Carol Patrizi Jun 12, 2020

Clear masks help communication
A doctor that specializes in hearing loss and a dress maker in Oshkosh are teaming up to make masks with clear, vinyl windows so a person’s mouth is visible. Katie Armatoski is a doctor of audio...
Carol Patrizi Jun 12, 2020

DHS tracking Winnebago Co. outbreak
State public health officials are following what’s going on with the jump in coronavirus cases in Winnebago County. Dr. Ryan Westergaard of the Department of Health Services says they’re t...
Mike Kemmeter Jun 12, 2020

UWO plans to reopen in fall
UW-Oshkosh plans to reopen its campuses this fall. Chancellor Andrew Leavitt says they’re flexible, depending on the conditions. The campus is looking to open on September 9th, as originally pla...
Mike Kemmeter Jun 11, 2020

Neenah schools delivered meals by bus
An unexpected thing happened while Neenah school district workers were delivering meals to families. They dropped them off at homes, by bus. Food Service Director Jill Cascarano says for 57 days they ...
Mike Kemmeter Jun 11, 2020

Appleton reports 5 more COVID-19 cases
The Appleton health department is reporting five new cases of coronavirus. Three caught it from a known case, one is from community spread, and the fifth is still under investigation. There are now 13...
Mike Kemmeter Jun 11, 2020

Tuesday concerts at Leach Amphitheater canceled
The Tuesday night concerts at Leach Amphitheater in Oshkosh are canceled. The city made the decision, after talking with the Winnebago County health department.
Mike Kemmeter Jun 11, 2020


