Category Archives: Local News
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
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
