Fire destroys Omro area house
OMRO, Wis--No one is hurt in an Omro area house fire. Crews were called to the scene Monday afternoon to find the building engulfed in flames. Everyone inside was able to escape. The house is a total loss. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Apr 16, 2024
Appleton schools score well on student health efforts
APPLETON, Wis--The Appleton Area School District is doing a good job in promoting student health. Director of Health and Human Performance Thai Xiong says their latest Healthy Student Health Index Report grades very well........... Appleton schools rank among the best in the state when it comes to promotion of healthy ...
Apr 16, 2024
Oshkosh home invasions
OSHKOSH, Wis--Oshkosh Police are investigating two home invasion incidents. A woman living in the 800-block of Vine Avenue reported waking up to a strange man in her bedroom around 7:30 in the morning on April 1st. The man ran off before police arrived. Another woman reported waking to a man with a different descriptio...
Apr 16, 2024
5 arrested, shots fired during Oshkosh 'Pub Crawl'
OSHKOSH, Wis. -- Oshkosh police make five arrests during last weekend's "Pub Crawl". The most serious incident took place in a disturbance involving more than 100 people where officers heard gunshots fired. They located several shell casings near the scene. A 20-year-old Oshkosh man was taken into custody on ...
Apr 16, 2024
Harrison named new Neenah schools superintendent
NEENAH, Wis. -- The Neenah Joint School District goes to a neighboring community to find it's new superintendent. The board of education Monday selects Steve Harrison, who currently serves as assistant superintendent for assessment, curriculum and instruction for the Appleton Area School District. Harrison succeeds Mar...
Apr 16, 2024
Motorcyclist dead, another badly hurt after separate crashes
UPDATE: The motorcyclist in the Dodge County crash died, according to the sheriff's office. He is identified as Thomas Davis. [Facebook: Dodge County Sheriff's Office] ----- TOWN OF CALAMUS, Wis. and TOWNSHIP OF BEAR CREEK, Wis. -- Two motorcyclists are badly hurt following separate crashes in Dodge and Waupaca countie...
Apr 15, 2024
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1 badly hurt in Grand Chute officer-involved shooting
GRAND CHUTE, Wis. -- One person is badly hurt following an officer-involved shooting in Grand Chute. Outagamie County deputies were called to a vehicle crash in the 2800 block of W. Prospect Avenue shortly before 6 p.m. Friday. Upon arrival, they saw an individual with a knife. One deputy tried using their taser on the...
Apr 15, 2024
Girl, 6, badly hurt after being hit by truck
VAN DYNE, Wis. -- A child is badly hurt after being hit by a pickup truck in Fond du Lac County. The state Patrol says the 6-year-old girl was struck on Townline Road in Van Dyne around 5 p.m. Thursday. She was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The 20-year-old man driving the truck was not hurt. The...
Apr 12, 2024
Man found dead in Manitowoc house fire
MANITOWOC, Wis. -- One person is dead following a house fire in Manitowoc. Crews were called to the home in the 2500 block of Wollmer Street around 5 p.m. Wednesday. A 52-year-old man was found dead inside. His name has not been released. The incident is under investigation. [WBAY-TV]
Apr 11, 2024
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Appleton police investigate crash involving pedestrian (UPDATE)
UPDATE: A 13-year-old girl is hospitalized in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday night at the intersection of Wisconsin Avenue and Badger Avenue in Appleton. Police say the girl was attempting to cross against the traffic signal around 8 p.m. when she was struck by a vehicle traveling east on ...
Apr 11, 2024