Author Archives: Jonathan Krause

Little Chute looking to upgrade football field
Little Chute High School is raising money for a new football field. The district is looking to replace the current grass playing surface with a sport turf that would allow it to host more games and ev...
Jonathan Krause Dec 23, 2021

Unemployment falls to historic lows in the Fox Valley
Unemployment in the Fox Valley continues to fall into never-before-seen lows. The state Department of Workforce Development says the jobless rate in the Appleton area in November was 1.5%--down three-...
Jonathan Krause Dec 23, 2021

Massive pileup closes I-94 in Western Wisconsin
UPDATE: The State Patrol now estimates 40-vehicles were involved in the crash. Still no word on injuries. Original story: A portion of Interstate 94 in western Wisconsin is closed after a massive pile...
Jonathan Krause Dec 23, 2021

Neenah School Board votes to close Roosevelt Elementary School
The Neenah School Board votes to close two elementary schools and move those kids to another building. The Long-Term Elementary Facilities Plan will close Roosevelt and Wilson schools--with those kids...
Jonathan Krause Dec 22, 2021

Oshkosh Corporation files "corporate espionage" lawsuit
The Oshkosh Corporation is suing a former employee and its largest Chinese competitor alleging corporate espionage. Oshkosh claims former J-L-G Industries mechanical engineer McKenzie Ditty was lured ...
Jonathan Krause Dec 22, 2021 (Image courtesy the Oshkosh Corporation)

Remains found in High Cliff State Park this fall confirmed to be those of Starkie Swenson
The Calumet County Sheriff's Office confirms the human remains found at High Cliff State Park back in September are those of a 1983 murder victim. Starkie Swenson of Neenah disappeared that year--and ...
Jonathan Krause Dec 22, 2021 (Photo: Winnebago County Sheriff's Department)

Oshkosh schools lifting mask mandate
The Oshkosh School District will lift its mask mandate for students and staff on January 15th. Superintendent Brian Davis says the rate of vaccination in the district makes him comfortable with going ...
Jonathan Krause Dec 21, 2021 (Image provided by the Oshkosh Area School District)

Oshkosh train victim identified
The Oshkosh Police Department releases the name of a man found dead along the railroad tracks on the north side of the city on Saturday. Dylan Drexler was struck by a train in the area of Washington A...
Jonathan Krause Dec 21, 2021

Appleton COVID clinic ending vaccinations this month
The Appleton Covid Clinic will end vaccinations on December 30th. City leaders say that could be extended to January 7th if demand for booster shots increases in the next few days. The clinic will con...
Jonathan Krause Dec 21, 2021

No one hurt in Appleton house fire
No one is hurt in an Appleton house fire. crews were called to the home along West Franklin Street around 11:30 Monday night to find the front porch in flames. One person and their dog were evacuated ...
Jonathan Krause Dec 21, 2021



