Category Archives: Local News
Appleton's ban on train whistles coming soon
People in parts of Appleton won't be hearing train whistles much longer. Spokesman Chad Doran says the Federal Railroad Administration is finally taking action on the proposed quiet zone. He says the ...
Aug 16, 2019 (Image from the City of Appleton)
G.B. may allow overnight parking for a fee
People in Green Bay may be able to park in the city overnight if they pay a fee. Right now overnight parking isn't allowed on any city street between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. Some neighbors say that's a prob...
Aug 16, 2019
Appleton considers banning e-cigarettes for kids
Appleton might make it illegal for kids to have e-cigarettes even if they don't have nicotine in them. Alderwoman Cathy Spears is asking for the ban on vaping devices for minors. She says she's heard ...
Aug 16, 2019 (Image from the City of Appleton)
Appleton elections will feature electronic poll books
Two special elections for seats on Appleton's city council will give the clerk's office a chance to try out some new technology. Clerk Kami Lynch says they'll be using electronic poll books. Workers u...
Aug 16, 2019 (Image from the City of Appleton)
Democrats introduce background gun check bill
Democrats are officially introducing a bill to put universal background checks in place for gun sales in Wisconsin and GOP leaders don't plan to take it up. Assembly Minority Leader Gordon Hintz of Os...
Aug 16, 2019
State unemployment rate rises again
The state's unemployment rate rose for the second straight month. It was at three percent for July. The rate was the same one year ago. The state Department of Workforce Development is reporting a los...
Aug 15, 2019
Fox Valley Humane Association asks for community help
The Fox Valley Humane Association is asking the community for help with donations and adoptions. Board President Kathryn Carlson says they need $300,000 by the end of the month. She says they have to ...
Aug 15, 2019
Shiocton School District happy with child care center
The Shiocton School District is celebrating a successful first year of its child care center. Director Samantha Curtiss says they opened it in their school to meet the needs of staff and the community...
Aug 15, 2019
FVTC staff get to see how controlled burns work
Teachers from Fox Valley Technical College got to see how controlled fires in fields work. Wildland Fire Instructor Jon Kellermann helped them set some small fires yesterday to clear fields and restor...
Aug 15, 2019
Golf carts on Appleton streets unlikely
The idea of letting people drive golf carts on certain city streets in Appleton might not have enough support. The city's public safety and licensing committee is shooting down the proposal unanimousl...
Aug 15, 2019 (Image from the City of Appleton)
