Author Archives: Terry Kovarik
Armed suspects sought in disturbance at Town of Neenah tavern
TOWN OF NEENAH, WI -- Winnebago County law enforcement is looking for several people armed with semi-automatic handguns who were involved in a disturbance at a Town of Neenah business July 10th. Winne...
Jul 21, 2022
Resolution calls for Appleton vote on legalized recreational marijuana
APPLETON, WI --Appleton residents would have their say on legalization of marijuana in the state and locally this fall. Seven common council members introduce a resolution calling for an advisory refe...
Jul 21, 2022
Downtown officially welcomes Hilton Appleton Paper Valley Hotel
APPLETON, WI -- Community and business leaders officially welcome the Hilton Hotel chain to downtown Appleton. An afternoon ribbon cutting at the main entrance marks the rebranding of the historic hot...
Jul 20, 2022 Linda Garvey, General Manager of the Hilton Appleton Paper Valley Hotel cuts the ribbon to dedicate the newly refurbished, historic downtown hotel. (Terry Kovarik, WHBY Photo)
Multiple fire departments battle massive Town of Lawrence barn fire
TOWN OF LAWRENCE, Wis. -- Multiple agencies respond to a massive barn fire Monday evening in the Town of Lawrence. Crews were called to a farm on Lawrence Road between Little Rapids Road and Hickory R...
Jul 18, 2022 Multiple fire departments were called to a massive barn fire in the Town of Lawrence on Lawrence Road Monday (Photo by Terry Kovarik, WHBY)
Milwaukee likely to host GOP National Convention in 2024
MILWAUKEE, WI -- Milwaukee is one step closer to hosting the 2024 Republican National Convention. The "Milwaukee Journal Sentinel" reports a GOP site selection committee chose Milwaukee for the 2024 m...
Jul 15, 2022
Suspect charged in hit and run powerboat crash with paddlewheel cruiser
OSHKOSH, WI -- The owner of the powerboat involved in last week's hit-and-run involving commercial stern-wheel pleasure cruise paddleboat on the Fox River in Oshkosh is now under arrest and charged in...
Jul 12, 2022 (Photo: Visit Oshkosh)
Long Lake gator gets new, safe home
MENASHA, WI -- The Long Lake gator has a new home. The small American alligator pulled last week from the waters of Long Lake near Campbellsport in Fond du Lac County is now safe at the Critchlow Alli...
Jul 12, 2022 This small American alligator netted in Long Lake near Campbellsport, WI now resides at the Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary in Athens, MI (J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue photo)
Rep. Steineke resigning from WI State Assembly
MADISON, WI -- State Representative Jim Steineke of Kaukauna is stepping down from his Assembly seat effective July 27. The Fox Valley Republican previously announced he would not be seeking re-electi...
Jul 11, 2022
Hmong elders treated to photo shoot in garden setting
APPLETON, WI -- Those who are among the first Hmong refugees to come to the U.S. meet up with others born and raised in Southeast Asia. And they're helping out their communities. The Hmong Elders Phot...
Jul 09, 2022 A photographer sets up for Hmong Elder Photo Shoot Day at the Schieg Center and Gardens in Appleton (NEW Hmong Professionals photo)
Initial appearance set for Fond du Lac murder suspects
FOND DU LAC, WI -- Two men charged in connection with the murder of a Fond du Lac man are expected to make their initial appearance next week. Eric Perry and Julius Freeman are scheduled to appear in ...
Jul 08, 2022 Julius Freeman & Eric Perry (Fond du Lac County Jail photos)
