Category Archives: Local News
MasterChef Live! coming to Oshkosh
A cooking competition will be coming to the Menominee Nation Arena in Oshkosh this spring. MasterChef Junior Live! is bringing its tour there for an April 17th show. Tickets will go on sale early next...
Oct 22, 2019
Hanna wants to stay connected to local gov't
Appleton Mayor Tim Hanna is thinking about his future, now that he's not running for re-election, after 24 years in office. He says he's looking at some opportunities, because he still has a passion f...
Oct 22, 2019
UW System touts impact in Oshkosh, state
UW System officials are making stops around Wisconsin talking about the value of the state's universities. The UW is calling it the "All In Tour" and encouraging the state to rally around the universi...
Oct 22, 2019 (Image provided by UW-Oshkosh)
Sherwood closes TIF district
One of Sherwood's TIF districts is closing, and village leaders are now going to focus on two other redevelopment areas. Administrator Randy Friday says the former district included the area around Hi...
Oct 22, 2019
Fines may rise for overdue tickets in Appleton
The fines for not paying parking tickets on time in Appleton might go up. Public Works Director Paula Vandehey says the DOT is now charging $5 for every address they request, while they're trying to t...
Oct 22, 2019 (Image from the City of Appleton)
Oshkosh makes arena TIF payment early
Oshkosh already cut a check for the city's TIF payment to the bankrupt owners of the Menominee Nation Arena. The $385,000 was due November 1st, but the money went out last week. City Manager Mark Rohl...
Oct 22, 2019 (Image provided by the City of Oshkosh)
Fitzgerald won't act on gun bills
The top Republican in the Senate says the Legislature won't take any action during a special session on gun laws. Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald says he won't hold hearings, or any debate, on...
Oct 22, 2019
Oshkosh looks at big price tag for Lakeshore Park
The City of Oshkosh has a preferred plan for the new Lakeshore Park, but will it ever have the money to make that vision come true? The Oshkosh Advisory Parks Board approves the plan for what is left ...
Oct 22, 2019 (Image provided by the City of Oshkosh)
Hanna looks back on time in office
Next spring, Appleton will have a new leader, and current Mayor Tim Hanna is reflecting on his time in office. Hanna is deciding not to run for re-election after 24 years on the job. He says he's most...
Oct 22, 2019
Oshkosh council taking up 2 projects
A riverfront development in Oshkosh is expanding. Assistant City Manager John Fitzpatrick says the Morgan Crossing Apartments will be adding more units. He says the project has been popular so far, pr...
Oct 22, 2019 (Image provided by the city of Oshkosh)
