Rosin excited about Grand KaKalin

The leader of Kaukauna says there are a number of hurdles to clear yet, but a large redevelopment project would be fantastic for the city. Mayor Gene Rosin went to last night's presentation, on the latest plans for Grand KaKalin.…

posted 2013-01-24 13:01 by WHBY

Man gets buck's rack back after theft case

More than two months after he shot a trophy deer, a Menasha man has both halves of the buck's rack back. Kelly Sokel went to a Menasha bar, after he shot a big eight-pointer during the opening week of the…

posted 2013-01-24 13:00 by WHBY

Winning Badger 5 ticket sold in Neenah

The winner of last night's Badger 5 jackpot bought the ticket at a gas station in Neenah. Wisconsin Lottery officials say the ticket from the BP, on North Street, matched all five numbers. The jackpot was $56,000.

posted 2013-01-24 12:59 by WHBY

House passes 'No Budget, No Pay' bill

Senators and Congressmen wouldn't get paid if they don't pass a budget on time, under a proposal passed yesterday by the House of Representatives. Congressman Reid Ribble is the lead Republican sponsor of the bill. The Sherwood Republican says passing…

posted 2013-01-24 05:05:07 by WHBY

Lawmakers hear both sides of mining debate

People on both sides of the mining debate showed up at a hearing in Madison yesterday, to weigh in on a proposal to streamline the permitting process. Supporters hope it will attract a company that wants to open an iron…

posted 2013-01-24 05:04:02 by WHBY

Developer shows off bigger Grand KaKalin project

A developer is showing off his expanded vision for two properties in Kaukauna. Randy Stadtmueller originally planned to revamp the former Eagle mill, and move the Kaukauna library there. Now he also wants to redevelop the former Gustman site, across…

posted 2013-01-24 05:03 by WHBY

LGBT initiative targets teen bullying

By changing some perceptions about the LGBT community in the Fox Valley, organizers of a new initiative hope teens can feel more comfortable. About 300 people gathered yesterday, to launch the INCLUDE program. Stephanie Reinhardt of Harmony Cafe says it…

posted 2013-01-24 05:02 by WHBY

Valley Transit ridership climbed in 2012

For the third year in a row, Valley Transit saw an increase in ridership. General manager Deborah Wetter says they provided nearly 1.1 million rides in 2012, falling just short of their 1995 record. She says their nighttime ridership jumped…

posted 2013-01-24 05:01 by WHBY

Local December job numbers mixed

A report on jobs in northeast Wisconsin had some mixed results. Preliminary numbers from the department of workforce development show the Appleton metro added 1,000 private and public sector jobs last month. The Oshkosh-Neenah metro lost 600 positions, and Green…

posted 2013-01-24 05:00 by WHBY

2013-01-23

Vos opposes hike in gas tax

A proposal to raise the gas tax by five cents a gallon might be dead-on-arrival. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he would oppose the recommendation of a special panel that looked at various ways to increase revenues for transportation projects.…

posted 2013-01-23 13:05 by WHBY

Income tax cut wouldn't offset social security hike

The governor's plan to lower income taxes for middle-class families won't offset what they're currently losing in take-home pay because of the increase in the social security tax. That's according to a local financial counselor. Alan Prahl of FISC says…

posted 2013-01-23 13:04 by WHBY

Effort launched to change attitudes toward LGBT

There's a push in the Fox Valley to change the perceptions about the LGBT community. About 300 people helped launch the INCLUDE initiative this morning, at the Radisson Paper Valley hotel. As part of the four-month long effort, national speaker…