GREENVILLE, Wis. (WFRV) - While the government shutdown is causing some staffing delays at airports across the country, officials here in northeast Wisconsin say things are running smoothly, for now.

Appleton International Airport (ATW) Director Abe Weber said thus far that the airport has not experienced changes due to the government shutdown:

"Fortunately, at ATW, we are not seeing any effect or any delays associated with the government shutdown," Weber said. "All of our TSA personnel here are essential workers, so they are continuing to show up and provide the public with a safe passage through the checkpoint."

According to Weber, ATW has over 100 federal employees; however, they have not experienced pay delays, but that could change soon.

“To my understanding, they haven't missed a

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