Category Archives: Local News
Local chef to be featured on NBC's 'Today'
A local chef is going to be on national TV Thursday morning for a cooking contest in connection with the Packers' season opener at the Chicago Bears. Ace Champion was invited onto NBC's "Today" show t...
Sep 4, 2019
Ascension offers video doctor visits
A local health care provider is giving people the option of seeing a doctor online through a video visit. Ascension Wisconsin is starting the 24-7 service. Chief Nursing Officer Heather Schimmers says...
Sep 3, 2019
Man, woman arrested for throwing puppies into pond
Police arrested two people in Fond du Lac after they say they threw two puppies into a stormwater pond on the city's southwest side. Officers say someone took a video of the suspects throwing the pupp...
Sep 3, 2019
DNR announces new plans to fight CWD
The DNR is announcing some new plans to deal with chronic wasting disease in the state's deer population. Natural Resources Board vice-chair Greg Kazmierski says they want to have a less aggressive ap...
Sep 3, 2019
Baldwin pushes for federal rules for PFAS
A U.S. Senator from Wisconsin wants to set national standards for what are known as PFAS. They're a chemical found in firefighting foam. Tyco Fire Products in Marinette used to test it and some got in...
Sep 3, 2019
Brett Favre and SNL's Super Fans discuss Packers/Bears rivalry
Happy 100th Birthday to the National Football League. Here's Brett Favre talking with with Bill Swerski's Super Fans from Saturday Night Live to discuss the history of the Packers and the Bears ahead ...
Sep 3, 2019
County to consider medical examiner switch
Winnebago County leaders will at least look into dropping the coroner's office, and hiring a medical examiner instead. The debate is coming after the resignation of embattled Coroner Barry Busby. He's...
Sep 3, 2019
Police watching drivers at crosswalks
Police are out in the Green Bay area to make sure drivers are stopping for people in crosswalks. Green Bay Capt. Kevin Warych says they'll have people watching throughout the school year. He says cros...
Sep 3, 2019
Appleton launches 1st 'community school'
Jefferson Elementary on Appleton's southwest side is the district's first "community school." District Diversity Coordinator Pa Lee Moua says they want to help children and their families by connectin...
Sep 3, 2019 (Image provided by Appleton Area School District)
De Pere man caught after crime spree
A 66-year-old De Pere man is in custody, after a crime spree and chase in Marinette County. Sheriff's deputies say he was driving a stolen car from Green Bay when he hit a gas pump at a station in Cri...
Sep 3, 2019
