Category Archives: Local News
WPS breaks ground on large-scale solar panel project
Wisconsin Public Service is breaking ground on the first large-scale solar panel farm in the state. It will cover about 800 acres near Two Rivers. About 500,000 panels will be set up in fields and the...
Aug 22, 2019
Non-profit helps teachers in Oshkosh
A nonprofit in Oshkosh is helping teachers get their classrooms ready. Teachers' Closet gives them school supplies at the beginning of the school year and throughout the year. The volunteer-run organi...
Aug 22, 2019
Evers: GOP concerns about gun bills 'BS'
Governor Evers is calling Republican concerns over his proposed changes to gun laws "BS." While on WTMJ radio in Milwaukee this morning, Evers said he'll consider holding a special session if Majority...
Aug 22, 2019 (Image: Office of the Governor)
Appleton golf cart idea shot down
A proposal to let people drive golf carts on Appleton streets is going nowhere. The city council didn't even debate the issue before voting it down last night. City spokesman Chad Doran believes that ...
Aug 22, 2019 (Image from the City of Appleton)
Appleton takes step to ban minors from vaping
Appleton's city council wants city staff to put together a formal proposal to make it illegal for minors to have e-cigarettes. The ban would cover all vaping devices, even if they don't have nicotine ...
Aug 22, 2019
Some Oshkosh TIF districts struggling
The City of Oshkosh continues to struggle to generate extra revenue from its TIF districts. The latest city audit shows negative balances for a number of them. City Manager Mark Rohloff blames that on...
Aug 22, 2019 (Image provided by the City of Oshkosh)
Lawmakers help Habitat for Humanity
Habitat For Humanity is putting some state lawmakers to work at projects in the Fox Cities. A group of senators and representatives from both political parties toured Rock the Block sites in Menasha. ...
Aug 22, 2019
Walmart sues Oshkosh again over 'dark store loophole'
Walmart is trying again to have its property tax assessment lowered in Oshkosh. The retail giant is suing the city over the what's called the "dark store loophole." It allows open stores to be assesse...
Aug 22, 2019
Grant to help homeless in Winnebago Co.
An effort to battle homelessness in Winnebago and Fond du Lac counties is getting a big boost. ADVOCAP is receiving a state grant for more than $850,000. The group will use the money to help pay rent,...
Aug 22, 2019
Prosecutors: Man threatened to 'shoot up' warehouse
Prosecutors in western Wisconsin say a 31-year-old worker at a distribution center threatened to "shoot up the place." Kevin Pinkman is accused of telling that to one of his co-workers at the Menards ...
Aug 22, 2019
