Category Archives: ((WHBYAM) 1150 WHBY) COVID-19-WHBY
Evers sets aside stimulus money for businesses
The governor will give businesses $100 million in federal stimulus money. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation will hand out $50 million, through $5,000 grants. The hotel industry will recei...
Oct 06, 2020
State has 2,020 new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations up
There are 2,020 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin. The state is reporting 17.5 percent of tests came back positive. There are 24,852 active cases, and that’s 263 more. Hospitals have 108...
Oct 06, 2020
Evers, DHS limiting capacities to 25%
Governor Evers is limiting capacities in buildings that are open to the public. The Department of Health Services is issuing the order, and it takes effect on Thursday. It covers places like stores, b...
Oct 06, 2020
Sen. Johnson says he’s ‘feeling fine’
Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson of Oshkosh says he continues to feel fine, after catching COVID-19. Johnson tweeted this morning that he doesn’t have any symptoms, and recent tests show his lun...
Oct 06, 2020
More than 300 COVID-19 cases at Oshkosh prison
The state Department of Corrections is reporting a coronavirus outbreak in the Oshkosh prison. Officials say there are more than 300 active cases among inmates. The prison is the state’s largest...
Oct 06, 2020
Monday Night Football different with no fans
With the Packers playing in front of no fans at Lambeau Field on Monday Night Football, there wasn’t much going on around the stadium district yesterday. Brad Toll of the Greater Green Bay Conve...
Oct 06, 2020
Some restaurants, bars follow new public health alert
Concerns about the spread of coronavirus are prompting some businesses in the region to make changes. Public health departments think indoor bars should close, and restaurants should only offer take-o...
Oct 06, 2020
Judge hears arguments on state’s mask order
Attorneys argued over the statewide mask order, and whether Governor Evers has the authority to put it in place. The governor included it in new health emergencies he issued over the summer. The Wisco...
Oct 05, 2020
G.B. Diocese letting Catholics miss Sunday mass
The head of the Green Bay Catholic Diocese will let people skip mass on Sundays, because of concerns about the spread of COVID-19. If they stay home, Bishop David Ricken is urging them to pray for any...
Oct 05, 2020
Appleton reports 10th COVID-19 death, record cases
There have now been 10 coronavirus deaths in Appleton. The city’s health department is reporting the person was in their 70s. Appleton also set another record with 343 more confirmed cases last ...
Oct 05, 2020
