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Percentage of positive COVID-19 tests rises
The percentage of new positive coronavirus tests went up for the second straight day. The state is reporting 3.6 percent came back positive, and that’s the highest total since last Thursday̵...
Mike Kemmeter Jun 11, 2020

Marcus Theater in Appleton will reopen, limited hours
Four Marcus Theaters in Wisconsin will reopen next week. The Valley Grand Cinema on Appleton’s east side is the only one in the Fox Valley on the list. Officials say hours will be limited, show ...
Carol Patrizi Jun 11, 2020

Walk to End Epilepsy, Appleton Police Chief Todd Thomas & Flag Day Parade Details
We are first hearing from Kristin Dostal, the development director for the Epilepsy Foundation- Wisconsin. She shares details on their upcoming Walk to End Epilepsy virtual event. Appleton’s eve...
Hayley Tenpas Jun 10, 2020

Oshkosh library worker tests positive for COVID-19
The Oshkosh Public Library shuts down its curbside pickup service after an employee tests positive for COVID-19. The Facebook post does not say if the worker had come into contact with any patrons dur...
Jonathan Krause Jun 10, 2020

Winnebago Co. continues to be a COVID-19 hotspot
Winnebago County continues to lead the region in new cases of COVID-19. The state Department of Health Services is confirming another 26 cases Wednesday. That’s the second-most in the state behi...
Jonathan Krause Jun 10, 2020

Outagamie Co. Fair will look different
The annual Outagamie County Fair in Seymour is still on and will have a different look in 2020. Instead of a carnival, vendors and traditional midway events, fair board members say they’ll offer...
Carol Patrizi Jun 10, 2020

Kaukauna will allow temporary outdoor seating permits
Restaurants and bars in Kaukauna will now be able to apply for a temporary outdoor seating area permit to help increase the amount of customers. The new permit was created because of the COVID-19 pand...
Carol Patrizi Jun 10, 2020

G.B. company making protective masks
A Green Bay packaging company is hoping to distribute the personal protective masks it now produces. Reynolds Packaging makes flexible packaging for the food industries but quickly changed gear and cr...
Carol Patrizi Jun 10, 2020

Appleton district to work on next year’s plan
The Appleton school district will look at different options for how to handle the upcoming school year. Superintendent Judy Baseman says work groups will study possibilities this month, and bring plan...
Mike Kemmeter Jun 10, 2020

Camping opens at state parks today
The DNR is opening state parks for camping today. People need to preregister online, or by phone, before they show up at a park. Secretary Preston Cole says park stores are closed right now, so they...
Mike Kemmeter Jun 10, 2020


