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'People don't want to die': Kettle Moraine prison outbreak has families and inmates worried after more than 600 test positive for COVID-19

Fri, 10/09/2020 - 7:27am

Two in five of the prison's inmates and staff are actively sick at the facility, making it the largest COVID-19 outbreak at a Wisconsin prison.

      

Use of nine-digit ZIP code for online purchases will ensure correct county sales tax

Fri, 10/09/2020 - 7:17am

The 54915 ZIP code can indicate Calumet and Outagamie counties, which have a 0.5% sales tax, but also Winnebago County, which doesn't have the tax.

      

As number of COVID-19 cases in Northeast Wisconsin soars, experts worry it could sink state's economic recovery from pandemic

Fri, 10/09/2020 - 7:13am

Wisconsin businesses are bracing for less economic output as the number of COVID-19 cases increases in Northeast Wisconsin.

      

From fresh produce to freezer space, Appleton's Riverview Gardens is filling gaps for local food relief programs during the pandemic

Fri, 10/09/2020 - 6:43am

The organization will have donated more than 20,000 pounds of fresh produce to local and regional food pantries and meal programs during the pandemic.

      

Mother, sisters of Alvin Cole arrested at protest in Wauwatosa; mother hospitalized

Fri, 10/09/2020 - 6:05am

Wauwatosa police arrested Alvin Cole's mother, Tracy, and his sisters, Taleavia and Tristiana, about two hours after a curfew took effect.

      

Residents shocked band of men trained in Cambria for governor kidnapping plot

Thu, 10/08/2020 - 8:33pm

The small village of Cambria was abuzz Thursday at news that a group of men planned to try Michigan's governor for treason here.

      

Attorneys: Extraditing teen would 'turn him over to mob'

Thu, 10/08/2020 - 7:58pm

Attorneys for Kyle Rittenhouse are trying to prevent the teen accused of killing two protesters in Kenosha from standing trial in the deaths in Wisconsin

      

Gov. Evers pardons nine more people, totaling 74 in his time in office

Thu, 10/08/2020 - 6:20pm

He's now pardoned 74 people since taking office in 2019. His predecessor, Scott Walker, never issued any pardons during his eight years in office.

      

Brookfield man arrested for fatal Ashwaubenon hit-and-run crash

Thu, 10/08/2020 - 4:10pm

Elliot D. Cooper was hit and killed while walking in traffic on State 172.

      

Wisconsin shatters previous daily coronavirus records, reporting more than 3,000 new cases

Thu, 10/08/2020 - 3:05pm

The average daily case count over the last week is nearly three times the count a month ago.

      

In reversal, court says Wisconsin absentee ballots must be returned by Election Day

Thu, 10/08/2020 - 2:27pm

A divided appeals court Thursday reinstated a Wisconsin law requiring absentee ballots to be counted only if they are returned by Election Day.

      

Two Dodge Correctional Institution prisoners die after contracting COVID-19

Thu, 10/08/2020 - 12:22pm

At least two inmates of a Wisconsin prison have died after contracting the coronavirus, a medical examiner has confirmed.

      

Republican lawmakers are in court to end Wisconsin's mask mandate, but they won't talk about it

Thu, 10/08/2020 - 11:44am

Just 10 of the 81 GOP lawmakers who control the Legislature responded to questions about whether they support the action taken on their behalf.

      

Downtown's $420 million convention center expansion, backed by Wisconsin taxpayers, is proceeding despite travel industry depression

Thu, 10/08/2020 - 11:31am

The bond sale is to be completed by mid-December, followed by more design work and a late 2021 groundbreaking. The project will be done by March 2024.

      

Have you had trouble getting a COVID-19 test? Tell us about it

Thu, 10/08/2020 - 11:26am

We want to hear about your experience in getting a COVID-19 test. Fill out this quick form to tell us about it.

      

Appleton backs placement of sexual assault survivors monument at Ellen Kort Peace Park

Thu, 10/08/2020 - 11:01am

Chelsea Bongert, a sexual assault survivor, will try to raise $200,000 for the construction and maintenance of the monument.

      

COVID-19 in Appleton, Fox Cities: Thompson Center will close Friday to help slow spread of coronavirus

Thu, 10/08/2020 - 10:19am

Here's a rolling update of October news and information about COVID-19 in Appleton and the Fox Cities.

      

Eleventh Appleton resident dies of COVID-19; third death in less than three weeks

Thu, 10/08/2020 - 9:53am

Health department staff have reported 152 new cases since last weekend, setting up what could be another record week of new cases in Appleton.

      

Wisconsin program meant to help cities with state facilities faces crunch in COVID-19 economy

Thu, 10/08/2020 - 9:24am

The future funding for cities providing services to universities and prisons remains uncertain as the state begins budget talks next year.

      

'Pure hell': As hospital CEO reports risk of being 'overwhelmed,' one of St Nicholas' first patients reflects on three weeks in the ICU

Thu, 10/08/2020 - 9:00am

Derek Vreeke spent 13 days on a ventilator and another week in the intensive care unit regaining strength after battling the coronavirus.

      

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