Category Archives: Local News
Fond du Lac man accused of trying to kill his wife, another man
FOND DU LAC, Wis. -- Bond is set at $1.5 million for a Fond du Lac man charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide. According to the criminal complaint, Justin Hamilton allegedly assaulte...
9h ago Justin Hamilton (Photo courtesy Fond du Lac Co. Jail)
1 dead in Howard house fire
HOWARD, Wis. -- A house fire in Howard leaves one person dead. Howard Fire Rescue responded to the blaze in the 2600 block of Glendale Avenue just before 1:40 p.m. Friday. Upon entry, fire crews locat...
Oct 12, 2026 jag_cz / Depositphotos.com
Appleton misses deadline to complete annual audit; budget behind schedule [AUDIO]
APPLETON, Wis. -- The completion of both the city of Appleton's annual audit and budget are behind schedule. Mayor Jake Woodford says the transition to a new finance director caused them to miss the s...
Oct 12, 2026 City of Appleton logo (Image courtesy City of Appleton)
Winnebago County man charged in overdose death
(WAUPACA, WI) -- The Waupaca County Sheriff's Office arrests a suspect in connection with a fatal overdose death. During a July 29th emergency call, investigators determined that a woman died from an ...
Oct 9, 2026 Waupaca County Sheriff's Office emblem (Image courtesy Waupaca Co. Sheriff's Office)
White House cancels $1.5 million grant for renewable energy projects at Appleton International Airport
APPLETON, Wis. --The Trump administration cancels $1.5 million in funding earmarked for improvements to Appleton International Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration had previously approved the ...
Oct 9, 2026 (Image provided by Appleton International Airport)
Winnebago County receives disaster aid related to July 27 tornado
OSHKOSH, Wis. -- Winnebago County residents impacted by the July 27 tornado can now apply for disaster assistance from the federal government. The Federal Emergency Management Agency Thursday approved...
Oct 8, 2026 A portion of 5th Street in Menasha, Wis., as seen Sept. 1, 2026. (WHBY/Landen Moore)
More accusations made about Winneconne School Board members
WINNECONNE, Wis. -- More accusations of wrong-doing are leveled against members of the Winneconne Area School Board. Board Vice President Dean Ackmann accuses fellow board member Mark Kunde of prevent...
Oct 8, 2026 (Photo from Facebook)
Appleton Park and Rec releases list of finalists for new name of Veterans Park
APPLETON, Wis. -- The Appleton Parks and Recreation Department releases the list of finalists for the new name of Veterans Park. The department put out a public call for nominations and the nine that ...
Oct 7, 2026 (Photo provided by the City of Appleton)
President Trump approves $17.9 million for Fox Cities tornado relief
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump announces the federal government will provide $17.9 million dollars for tornado relief efforts in the Fox Cities. Trump announced the funding on his Truth Social s...
Oct 7, 2026 (Photo provided by the White House)
Neenah police chief to retire next year
NEENAH, Wis--Neenah Police Chief Aaron Olson is retiring. Olson's last day with the department will be on April 2 of next year. Olson has been with Neenah police for 11 years, the last eight as...
Oct 7, 2026 (Photo provided by the Neenah Police Department)
