Category Archives: Local News
Expert warns of link between vaping, mental illness
A counselor is warning about a connection between teens vaping and mental illness. Catalpa Health Therapist Cindy Czarnik-Neimeyer says research shows they're more likely to develop mental health issu...
Sep 05, 2019
Parkinson's patients try new hobby in Appleton
Some people living with Parkinson's Disease got a chance to try a new hobby in Appleton's Memorial Park. The Wisconsin Parkinson Association partnered with Trout Unlimited to run a fly-fishing clinic....
Sep 04, 2019
Trump's border plan will impact Wisconsin
President Trump's plan to kill or delay hundreds of projects on U.S. military bases to help pay for border fencing will have an impact in Wisconsin. Air National Guard spokesman Joe Trovato says they ...
Sep 04, 2019
G.B. leaders hope to buy flood-damaged property
Green Bay leaders want to buy a house on the city's east side so they can tear it down to avoid future flooding problems. The home is on East Mason Street along the East River. High water levels over ...
Sep 04, 2019
Doctor concerned over state vaccination rates
A doctor is raising concerns about a drop in child vaccination rates. The state health department says about 92 percent should have the measles, mumps, rubella shot to prevent those diseases from spre...
Sep 04, 2019
Sensenbrenner not running for re-election
A longtime Republican congressman from southeast Wisconsin won't run for re-election. Fifth District Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner of Menominee Falls was elected 41 years ago, and his term ends at the...
Sep 04, 2019
Appleton home values up 20% in reassessment
The City of Appleton is reassessing every home, and property owners will find out their updated values later this month. Assessor DeAnn Brosman says values went up by an average of 20 percent over the...
Sep 04, 2019 (Image from the City of Appleton)
Back-to-school can bring out anxiety
A mental health advocate says the start of the school year can be a trigger for children with anxiety. Catalpa Health President Mary Downs say it can be tough for some to transition from a laid-back s...
Sep 04, 2019
Snake escapes at FdL High
There's a search for a python at the start of the year at Fond du Lac High School. Principal Matt Steinbarth says the non-venomous snake got out of its cage in a science classroom last week. He says i...
Sep 04, 2019
Chief asks for patience after police shooting
Fox Valley Metro's police chief says it may several weeks to complete the investigation into yesterday's police shooting. A person was killed in Kaukauna, after leading officers on a chase early yeste...
Sep 04, 2019
