Food pantry closing in on $250K goal

The St. Joseph Food Program in Menasha helps feed about a thousand families a week, and the non-profit is trying to raise $250,000 by the end of the year, to cover some of its expenses. Karen Ziemke is the organization's…

posted 2012-12-26 05:02:49 by WHBY

Number of Wis. taverns shrinking

Wisconsin's tavern industry is going through some changes, as more people choose to entertain at their homes, instead of going to a bar. Jim Draeger of the Wisconsin Historical Society says attitudes are also changing about drinking and driving. He…

posted 2012-12-26 05:01:08 by WHBY

2012-12-24

NRA plan comes with big cost in Appleton

Appleton already has police officers at all of its high schools and middle schools, but the price tag would be high, if there was one at every school. The National Rifle Association wants every school to have an armed guard,…

posted 2012-12-24 05:05 by WHBY

DNR reminds snowmobilers to be safe

Last week's snowstorm came at a good time for snowmobilers, and the DNR wants them to be safe, and make sure their local trails are open, before they head out. Snowmobile program administrator Gary Eddy says even with 10 inches…

posted 2012-12-24 05:04 by WHBY

Wis. Ave. project wins national award

The Wisconsin Avenue reconstruction work in Appleton was the top municipal concrete street project in the country last year. Kevin McMullen of the Wisconsin Concrete Pavement Association says it won the Gold Award, from their national organization, earlier this month.…

posted 2012-12-24 05:03 by WHBY

U.S. natural gas supply high

The natural gas supply is in great shape right now, and that's keeping prices down. Charlie Higley of the Citizens Utility Board says he's not sure how long that will be the case, because it's very difficult to predict the…

posted 2012-12-24 05:01 by WHBY

Appleton crews put out basement fire

Firefighters made quick work of a basement fire at a duplex on Appleton's northside yesterday morning. Crews were called to the 1100 block of N. Superior Street, around 7:30 p.m., when a water heater caught fire. Everyone got out safely.…

posted 2012-12-24 05:00 by WHBY

2012-12-21

Appleton approves 4K funding

Appleton's four-year-old kindergarten program is officially a "go" for the next school year. The school board agreed this afternoon to provide up to $2.3 million from the district's version of a "rainy day fund" to pay for the first year.…

posted 2012-12-21 15:05 by WHBY

G.B. student arrested for threat

Police around the area, and the country, say they've been hearing rumors recently about school safety. Green Bay police say they arrested a student yesterday for making a threat. Lt. Jody Buth says detectives learned it wasn't a credible threat,…

posted 2012-12-21 15:04 by WHBY

Panel seeks gas tax hike, mileage fee

The state is looking for ways to pay for future road construction projects, and other transportation needs, and a special panel has a series of suggestions. The 10-member transportation finance and policy commission issued its preliminary report today. It includes…

posted 2012-12-21 13:05 by WHBY

Appeals court upholds same-sex registry

The state's domestic partner registry survived its latest court challenge. A state appeals court issued a ruling today, in a lawsuit filed by the conservative group Wisconsin Family Action. Katie Belanger is the executive director of the gay-rights group Fair…

posted 2012-12-21 13:04 by WHBY

Job projections fall short of Walker's pledge

While the preliminary numbers from last month are positive, Governor Walker has a long way to go to meet his campaign promise of creating 250,000 jobs in his first term. A report from the department of workforce development shows the…