Author Archives: Terry Kovarik
Man accused of stabbing Appleton officer pleads not guilty
A Kaukauna man accused of stabbing an Appleton police officer says he is "not guilty". Troy VanGrinsven enters the plea in Outagamie County Court to charges of Attempted First Degree Intentional Homic...
Jun 04, 2021
New Oshkosh Defense contract worth nearly a billion dollars
The Oshkosh Corporation lands a nearly billion dollar contract from the Pentagon. The Army is asking Oshkosh Defense to upgrade the weapons systems on Stryker carrier vehicles. An unmanned, turreted M...
Jun 04, 2021 (Image courtesy the Oshkosh Corporation)
Johnson says he is still undecided on seeking re-election
(Associated Press) Republican Sen. Ron Johnson on Thursday said he remains undecided about seeking a third term in 2022, stopped short of recommending people be vaccinated for the COVID-19 virus and r...
Jun 03, 2021
Eggebrecht to retire on Friday
After helping lead Appleton through a pandemic, Health Officer Kurt Eggebrecht is retiring Friday. Eggebrecht was set to retire in June of last year but decided to put that off for a year to handle th...
Jun 03, 2021
Oshkosh man arrested in Sheboygan stabbing
An Oshkosh man is in police custody following an alleged stabbing in Sheboygan. The 39-year old is accused of stabbing another man during an argument early Thursday morning. The 29-year old victim suf...
Jun 03, 2021
Valley Transit is looking for drivers
Valley Transit is hiring. The system is looking for bus drivers to work both full and part-time shifts. Officials point out that pandemic safety precautions remain in place on all buses. Starting pay ...
Jun 03, 2021 (Image provided by Valley Transit)
Fox Crossing restaurant damaged in fire
No one is hurt in a Fox Crossing restaurant fire. Crews were called to Michiel's Restaurant on Appleton Road early this (Thursday) morning to find the kitchen on fire. The cause of the fire is under i...
Jun 03, 2021 Fox Crossing Fire Department logo (Image courtesy Fox Crossing Fire Dept.)
Weekly average of new coronavirus cases continues to drop
The seven-day average for new coronavirus cases in Wisconsin reaches lows not seen since April of last year. The state Department of Health Services reports the rate has fallen to 149 a day for the pa...
Jun 03, 2021
Man accused of stabbing an Appleton police officer heading to trial
A Kaukauna man that allegedly stabbed an Appleton police officer will stand trial. An Outagamie County Court Commissioner finds there is enough evidence to try Troy VanGrinsven on charges of Attempted...
Jun 02, 2021 (Image provided by the Appleton Police Department)
Serious crash shuts down Highway 26 for four hours
Highway 26 has reopened to traffic southwest of Oshkosh. A crash involving a car and a semi happened around 10:15 this morning between County Highways "C" and "Z" in the town of Nekimi. At least one p...
Jun 02, 2021
