Category Archives: Local News
I-41 expansion could be done in 10 yrs
The timeline to expand I-41 from the Fox Cities to De Pere calls for the project to be done in 10 years. Appleton Public Works Director Paula Vandehey says the DOT is planning to do environmental stud...
Sep 24, 2019
Oshkosh council tackling several topics
The Oshkosh Common Council is scheduled to vote tonight to create a new TIF district for the former Pioneer Inn property. Developer Art Dumke is looking to build a marina house, short-term rental cond...
Sep 24, 2019 (Image provided by the City of Oshkosh)
Police watching railroad tracks
Police are going to be watching drivers and pedestrians around railroad tracks this week. It's part of a nationwide effort. Menasha Officer Nick Oleszak says they want to make sure everyone's followin...
Sep 24, 2019
Dog owners want change at Community Park
Some dog owners want to walk with their pets in more of Community Park in Oshkosh. There's already a dog park area that's fenced in. Winnebago County Parks Board Chair Jerry Finch of Neenah says peopl...
Sep 23, 2019
Program may be reducing domestic abuse deaths
A report shows the number of domestic violence deaths was down last year, and a group hopes a state program is helping. End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin says 38 people died because of domestic abuse, comp...
Sep 23, 2019
Home sales down again, prices up
Home sales were down about two percent around the state last month. Economist David Clark of the Wisconsin Realtors Association says the median price spiked by nine percent, to $206,000 compared to Au...
Sep 23, 2019
Marathon entrants run other routes
The cancellation of Sunday's Fox Cities Marathon didn't prevent all runners from hitting the streets. Carrie Miller of Appleton took an alternative, unofficial route. She says while the crowd support ...
Sep 23, 2019
Health officials urge early flu shots
Medical experts are already encouraging people to get their flu shots. Carol Bess of Bellin Health says the earlier the better, when it comes to prevention. She says vaccine makers base their product ...
Sep 23, 2019
Woman accused of hiding body to collect money
A woman is charged in Marinette County with hiding her mother's body to keep collecting money from her social security checks and other benefits. Prosecutors say Paula Bergold put the body of 89-year-...
Sep 23, 2019
Kansas to play at PAC
The legendary band Kansas will play at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in downtown Appleton in the spring of next year. The tour is to celebrate the anniversary of the Point of Know Return album...
Sep 23, 2019
