Category Archives: Local News
Haunted house to fun renovation
The new owners of a 200 year old building in New Holstein are using money from a haunted house to pay for renovations. Bobbie Jo Smith says the idea is to turn the vacant building into a coffee shop a...
Oct 28, 2019
Oshkosh talks school consolidation
The Oshkosh School District's Advisory Facilities Committee meets again tonight. Deputy Superintendent David Gundlach says the focus will be on how best to use the sites the district already owns. An ...
Oct 28, 2019 (Image provided by the Oshkosh Area School District)
Budget talks in Winnebago Co.
The Winnebago County Board begins work tonight on its 2020 budget. County Executive Mark Harris will detail his proposed package which includes a 19 cent decrease in the property tax rate. The board w...
Oct 28, 2019
Child attacked by dog in Little Chute
A nine-year-old has face and arm injuries after being bitten by a dog yesterday afternoon in Little Chute. Fox Valley Metro Police say the child was playing football in a field near the intersection o...
Oct 28, 2019
Horse therapy farm needs help to stay open
A non-profit in Fond du Lac needs $30,000 to stay afloat. Programs at Whisper Hill Clydesdale Therapy Farm use horses to help handicapped and specials needs children, adults and veterans. Volunteer Su...
Oct 28, 2019
County-funded prosecutors currently in budget
It looks like two county-funded district attorneys will be staying in next year's budget for Outagamie County. The state added two prosecutors, and County Executive Tom Nelson was looking to eliminate...
Oct 28, 2019
Kaukauna to vote on special referendum
Kaukauna is holding a special referendum tomorrow on the city's clerk-treasurer position. Finance Director William Van Rossum says a committee recommended asking voters whether the job should be split...
Oct 28, 2019
Vos not sure how Assembly will handle gun bills
In less than two weeks, state lawmakers will be taking up two proposed gun laws, but it's not known if there will actually be any debate about them. Governor Evers is calling a special session on bill...
Oct 27, 2019
Grothman thinks trade deals will help farmers
New trade deals that Congress will consider should be good news for farmers. That's the feeling of Congressman Glenn Grothman of Glenbulah. He says agreements with Japan, Mexico, and Canada open the d...
Oct 27, 2019
Sherwood hopes revamped downtown takes shape
Sherwood leaders hope the revamping of the downtown will move into the next phase soon. Village Administrator Randy Friday says they want to talk with developers and businesses about building projects...
Oct 27, 2019
