Category Archives: Local News
Oshkosh will pay more for salt this winter
It will cost more to keep Oshkosh streets clear of ice and snow this winter. City manager Mark Rohloff says the price of road salt is up by $4 per ton. He says they go through 1,400 to 1,500 tons each...
Aug 27, 2019 (Image provided by the City of Oshkosh)
Oshkosh to study traffic on N. Jackson St.
Oshkosh officials will conduct a traffic study on North Jackson Street. City Manager Mark Rohloff says increased business and residential development is leading to more cars using the road. The traffi...
Aug 27, 2019 (Image provided by the City of Oshkosh)
Oshkosh council gets briefed about troubled arena
The Oshkosh Common Council goes behind closed doors tonight to discuss the financial situation of the Menominee Nation Arena. Council members will be briefed on the facility's bankruptcy filing and ho...
Aug 27, 2019 (Image provided by the City of Oshkosh)
Calendar fundraiser for first responders
A non-profit that supports first responders is looking to raise money through a unique fundraiser. Project Six Wisconsin is putting together a calendar featuring first responders from Outagamie, Winne...
Aug 27, 2019
Oshkosh school staffers welcomed back
The first day of school for Oshkosh students is one week from today, but teachers were back yesterday. The district held a "welcome back" ceremony for all staff, at Oshkosh West High School. Superinte...
Aug 27, 2019 (Image provided by the City of Oshkosh)
Lawmakers argue over G.B. visitor center
A proposed grant for a visitor center in the Green Bay area led to some political sniping from both parties. Governor Evers made a trip to the Titletown District yesterday to announce his support for ...
Aug 27, 2019
Appleton board speaks out on mascots
Appleton's school board is going on the record, in opposition of Native American mascots. Thirty-one districts in the state still have them, including Shiocton, Stockbridge and Weyauwega-Fremont. Boar...
Aug 26, 2019
Russia denies visa for Johnson
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson of Oshkosh says Russia is denying his visa for a planned trip with members of Congress. The Republican is on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Johnson says the path Vladimi...
Aug 26, 2019 (Photo: Senator Ron Johnson)
Gallagher surprised by Duffy's resignation
A Green Bay Republican says he was surprised by Congressman Sean Duffy's resignation announcement Monday. Duffy and his wife are expecting a baby in October and he says there are complications includi...
Aug 26, 2019
Parents struggle to find last-minute school supplies
With the start of the school year closing in some parents are having a hard time finding school supplies. People say stores are running out and what is left is more expensive. Appleton fourth grade te...
Aug 26, 2019
