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Expert concerned COVID-19 could spread rapidly
A medical expert is worried about coronavirus spreading rapidly, now that more businesses are opening. Prevea Health President and CEO Dr. Ashok Rai tells Action 2 News the state had a plan to go more...
May 15, 2020
Appleton reports 2 new coronavirus cases
Appleton’s health department is reporting two more coronavirus cases. Both got it from community spread. There are now 61 cases in the city. Thirty-seven people are in isolation, and 22 have rec...
May 15, 2020
Catholic Diocese plans return to church services
The Green Bay Catholic Diocese is planning a limited return to its churches. Bishop David Ricken says they’ll start with short “communion services” on the weekend of May 30th and 31s...
May 15, 2020
UWO holding virtual graduation ceremony tomorrow
UW-Oshkosh will host the most-unusual graduation ceremony in the school’s history tomorrow. Everything will be streamed online. Chancellor Andrew Leavitt is glad they can make the best of a bad ...
May 15, 2020
Mile co-founder hopes live music returns this year
Promoters hope that live music will eventually return to venues in the Fox Valley. This week’s cancellation of Mile of Music in Appleton was a big blow to the local scene. Co-founder Dave Willem...
May 15, 2020
Lundgaard’s death leads to heightened awareness
The death of Appleton firefighter Mitch Lundgaard one year ago today is leading to changes in how the department handles calls. Lundgaard was shot and killed, after crews revived a man on an overdose ...
May 15, 2020
Oneida Casino has plans to reopen slowly
Oneida Casino will reopen in phases, starting May 26th. Gaming General Manager Louise Cornelius says they’ll have a limited capacity, and new health protocols. At first, people will only be able...
May 15, 2020
Bike to the Beat canceled
Another Appleton event is canceled. Organizers of Bike to the Beat won’t hold this year’s charity ride. It was scheduled for August 1st, on the same weekend as the just-canceled Mile of Mu...
May 15, 2020
Percentage of positive COVID-19 tests stays same again
The same percentage of new coronavirus tests came back positive for the third straight day. Six-point-three percent were positive over the past day. The state is reporting 11,685 confirmed cases, and ...
May 15, 2020
Business owners won’t be charged in Brown County
Brown County business owners that continued to operate in violation of the state’s safer at home order will no longer face criminal charges. The District Attorney’s Office announces that a...
May 15, 2020
