Author Archives: Terry Kovarik
Appleton Common Council member trolls new alders
A member of the Appleton Common Council predicts conservative backlash against recent resolutions and proclamations in the city. Alder Alex Schultz's response to a Facebook post from an Appleton resid...
Jun 17, 2021
Wisconsin drops to one COVID-related death a day
Wisconsin is now down to just one COVID-related death a day. Of the four fatalities reported on Tuesday, just two were in the past 30-days--lowering the seven-day average to one death a day. One of th...
Jun 15, 2021
Keshena casino shut down by cyber attack
The Menominee Casino in Keshena is the latest victim of a cyber attack. The tribe closed the casino operations on Friday of last week citing "technical difficulties". On Monday, the Menominee Tribe is...
Jun 15, 2021
Oshkosh bar destroyed by fire reopens
An Oshkosh bar destroyed by fire two years ago reopens for business. Mabel Murphy's burned to the ground in May of 2019. The building at the corner of North Main Street and East Irving Avenue was rebu...
Jun 15, 2021 Photo courtesy Oshkosh Fire Department
Coronavirus vaccination clinic at Lambeau Field is closing
The coronavirus vaccination clinic at Lambeau Field will close at the end of the month. Bellin Health says there is no longer a large-scale demand for shots--and they will be focusing on providing vac...
Jun 15, 2021 Survey shows majority in favor of eliminating Lambeau Field Stadium District Board
Scott sentenced to life in prison
An Appleton man will spend the rest of his life in prison for killing his estranged wife. An Outagamie County judge rules that Johnny Scott will not be eligible for parole on one count of First Degree...
Jun 15, 2021
Charlize Theron to serve as celebrity guest at US Venture Open
Oscar winner Charlize Theron will be the celebrity guest at this year's U-S Venture Open. Theron is a noted philanthropist and the Venture Open raises money to address the issues that lead to poverty....
Jun 14, 2021
WWII veteran that got a lost rare book back dies
A World War Two veteran that gained notoriety after losing a treasured book has died. Lloyd Ellefson passed away over the weekend at the age of 100. Lloyd became a local celebrity after losing a copy ...
Jun 14, 2021
Two seriously injured in Menasha crash
Two people are injured after a crash involving a motorcycle in Menasha. Police say a 16-year old boy was driving a borrowed car recklessly along Midway Road before crossing the centerline and striking...
Jun 11, 2021
State Supreme Court rules health departments cannot close private schools
The state Supreme Court rules local health departments do not have the power to shut down private schools. A group of religious schools in Dane County sued after they were barred from holding in-perso...
Jun 11, 2021 (Photo from Wisconsin Supreme Court)
