Category Archives: Local News
Hearing today on arena in Oshkosh
A hearing is set today in a lawsuit alleging the owners of the Menominee Nation Arena in Oshkosh can't pay their bills. Winnebago County Judge John Jorgensen will hear arguments this afternoon on why ...
Carol Patrizi Aug 19, 2019

Construction starts on stretch of Hwy. 114
Construction is scheduled to start today on Highway 114 between Sherwood and Hilbert in Calumet County. DOT spokesman Mark Kantola says they have to close the road from Highway 55 to Highway 32-57 for...
Aug 19, 2019

Little Chute library celebrates 'Doctor Who'
The library in Little Chute is celebrating the TV show "Doctor Who" this afternoon with a mini-convention. Librarian Aubrey Laux says they came up with the idea after having an exhibit of original Sta...
Aug 19, 2019

Over 900 participate in Ride Across Wisconsin
People biked about 225 miles over the weekend to help raise money for a bicycle advocacy group. More than 900 people went from La Crosse to Green Bay for Ride Across Wisconsin. Organizer Amelia Kegel ...
Aug 18, 2019

Republican leader will target Democratic strongholds
The new chair of the state Republican Party says the GOP wants to be active in traditional Democratic strongholds for the 2020 presidential election. Chair Andrew Hitt says the GOP plans to be in Dane...
Aug 18, 2019

Appleton may drop neighbor veto for beehives
There are some proposed changes to Appleton's rules for having beehives and one of them would eliminate a neighbor's chance to veto the permit. The city lets people apply to have hives at homes and bu...
Aug 18, 2019 (Image from the City of Appleton)

Cars shot at in the Winneconne area
Winnebago County Sheriff's deputies say someone was shooting at cars on Highway 116 in the Winneconne area earlier this month. Capt. David Mack says a family reported 13 holes and marks on the windshi...
Aug 16, 2019
Marigold Mile planting delayed
Bad soil and rain are slowing down the work of volunteers to plant the Marigold Mile on Appleton's south side. The flowers were gone for the past two years, while the city rebuilt S. Oneida Street. Jo...
Aug 16, 2019

Port benefiting from high lake levels
The high water on the Great Lakes is having a positive impact on the shipping industry. Port of Green Bay Director Dean Haen says for every inch of water, ships can carry another 100 tons. He says rig...
Aug 16, 2019

Taxpayers to pay legal bills in Twitter suit
Taxpayers are on the hook for $200,000 in legal fees for the attorneys of a liberal group, after Republican lawmakers blocked the group on Twitter. A federal judge in January ruled that Assembly Speak...
Aug 16, 2019


