Author Archives: Terry Kovarik
Former DNR Sturgeon guru convicted in caviar scheme
The former head of the D-N-R's sturgeon program reaches a plea deal with prosecutors on charges stemming from an investigation into the illegal processing of caviar. Ryan Koenigs is convicted in Winne...
Jun 11, 2021
Appleton may allow wine and liquor sales at gas stations
Gas stations and convenience stores in Appleton may be able to sell wine and liquor soon. The city's Safety and Licensing Committee approves an amendment to the liquor license ordinance that barred an...
Jun 10, 2021 (Image from the City of Appleton)
Lambeau Field to open at full capacity
Lambeau Field will reopen this season at full capacity. The Green Bay Packers says the attendance policy will go into effect with the annual shareholders meeting on July 26th. Family Night on August 7...
Jun 10, 2021 Survey shows majority in favor of eliminating Lambeau Field Stadium District Board
No Wisconsin counties have "Very High" levels of COVID activity anymore
Wisconsin no longer has any counties with "very high" levels of COVID-19 activity. Twenty-seven counties are still at the "high" level--42 counties are "medium"--while Lincoln, Pepin and Trempealeau c...
Jun 10, 2021
Appleton teen found guilty of killing his grandparents
An Outagamie County jury finds a teenager guilty of killing his grandparents. Alexander Kraus is convicted on two counts of First Degree Intentional Homicide. Kraus shot Dennis and Letha Kraus to deat...
Jun 10, 2021
Trial of former Appleton teacher delayed
The trial of a former Appleton teacher accused of molesting a student is pushed back a month. The attorney for Brian Dimmer says he needs more time to prepare his case. The trial scheduled to start ne...
Jun 09, 2021
COVID-19 activity continues to fall
The number of new coronavirus cases in Wisconsin is getting closer to double digits a day. The state Department of Health Services reports 106 positive tests on Wednesday. That drops the seven-day ave...
Jun 09, 2021
Appleton K9 unit dies
The Appleton Police Department is mourning the death of K9 Waskos. Captain Gary Lewis says the German Shepard died suddenly six days ago. Lewis says the good natured nine-year-old did drug detection w...
Jun 09, 2021
Ridership is lagging on Valley Transit
Ridership continues to lag for Valley Transit. Administrative Services Manager Deb Ebben says the number of fare rides through April is down by 91-thousand from 2020 levels. Ebben points out that Apri...
Jun 08, 2021 (Image provided by Valley Transit)
Brown County launches mobile vaccination unit
A Green Bay Transit bus now serves as a mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinic. The Brown County Health Department is offering to bring the bus to any employer or organization that would like to host a va...
Jun 08, 2021 (Image: Brown County)
