Author Archives: Terry Kovarik
Wautoma teen in custody threatening law enforcement
WAUTOMA, WI -- A Wautoma High School student is being held after a reported school threat and concerns about possible weapons at the school. Wautoma Police say the 16-year-old boy told a social worker...
Oct 10, 2025
One rescued, another dies on Lake Poygan
TOWN OF WOLF RIVER, WI -- One person dies and another is rescued following an incident Sunday afternoon on Lake Poygan in the Town of Wolf River. The Winnebago County Sheriff's office was notified of ...
Oct 06, 2025 (Image from the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office)
UPDATE: Appleton Police say missing boy found
APPLETON, WI -- Appleton Police say 11-year-old Jesse Lor has been located. APPLETON, WI -- Appleton Police are asking for public assistance in locating a missing 11-year-old boy. Jesse Lor was last s...
Oct 02, 2025
Appleton Common Council approves truancy ordinance [AUDIO]
APPLETON, Wis. -- A truancy ordinance is now back in force in the Appleton Area School District. The Common Council Wednesday approves a resolution from the Safety and Licensing Committee recommending...
Oct 02, 2025 (Image provided by Appleton Area School District)
Attentive driving in highway construction zones saves lives [VIDEO]
APPLETON, Wis. -- Expanding I-41 between De Pere and Appleton is just the next step in efforts to improve traffic flow along one of Wisconsin's busiest highways. That means work zones that can slow tr...
Sep 23, 2025 (Photo from WHBY archive)
Toxic algae bloom strikes Green Lake for the first time
GREEN LAKE, Wis. -- Harmful blue green algae is discovered for the first time ever in Green Lake. A member of the Green Lake Association reported seeing paint-like streaks and suspicious water conditi...
Sep 19, 2025 Aerial photos show Blue green algae bloom on Green Lake for the first time. (Photos by the Green Lake Association)
Missing Oconto County veteran found safe; Green Alert canceled
UPDATE: The sheriff's office says Miotke was found safe. Details on his whereabouts were not released. The Green Alert is canceled. ----- MOUNTAIN, WI -- The Oconto County Sheriff's Office issues a "G...
Sep 18, 2025 Oconto Co. Sheriff issues a Green Alert for Trevor Miotke of Mountain, WI. He's considered to be a veteran at risk.
Neenah school bus driver suffers medical issues in between routes
NEENAH, Wis. -- A bus driver in the Neenah Joint School District is treated for medical issues in between routes. A news release by the school district says the driver had dropped all students off at ...
Sep 17, 2025 Image from the Neenah Joint School District)
Menasha police warn of scam posing as Community Development
MENASHA, Wis. -- Menasha police issue a warning about invoices claiming to come from the city's Community Development Department. Scam emails to residents and businesses request wire transfers for lar...
Sep 16, 2025 (Image provided by Menasha Police Department)
Resident input sought for Neenah strategic plan
NEENAH, Wis. -- The City of Neenah wants input from residents in developing its first three-year strategic plan. That plan will help the city define and set community priorities, allow for strong deci...
Sep 16, 2025 (Image: City of Neenah)
