Category Archives: Local News
Honor Flight adding special trips this fall
A group that takes local veterans to Washington D.C. to see the war memorials is making some special plans for this fall. Old Glory Honor Flight will take two planes filled with vets from World War II...
Aug 8, 2019
DNR hopes to expand CWD programs
When the deer hunting season starts, the DNR wants to have more options for hunters to help prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease. Wildlife Biologist Jeff Pritzl says they're looking for more ...
Aug 8, 2019 (Image from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources)
State reports all ages have vaping lung issues
The state is now seeing cases of lung disease that are connected to vaping, in young and older people. The health department is reporting 12 confirmed cases. At least one is in Winnebago County. Thirt...
Aug 8, 2019
Questions raised over Barnes & college
Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes is not a college graduate, and he's answering questions about a claim that he has his diploma. A candidate questionnaire for a Madison newspaper says he has a bachelor's degree...
Aug 8, 2019
Avery loses appeal over bone evidence
A judge says Steven Avery doesn't deserve a new trial over the handling of bone evidence by investigators. A jury found Avery guilty of the 2005 murder of Teresa Halbach. Judge Angela Sutkiewicz decid...
Aug 8, 2019
Police arrest suspected Walmart robber
Grand Chute police say they arrested a 56-year-old man for trying to rob a Walmart by the Fox River Mall last month. Daniel Fox of Appleton is in the Outagamie County jail. Police believe he walked up...
Aug 8, 2019
Signs honoring Ellis up at interchange
Drivers can now see signs, naming the new interchange with I-41 and Highway 441 for late state Sen. Mike Ellis. The DOT put up four of them, one for drivers in each direction. State lawmakers decided ...
Aug 8, 2019
FVTC adding Kubota training
Students at Fox Valley Technical College can now go through specific training to work for a large company. Outdoor Power Program Instructor Dale Drees says they're offering certifications for Kubota. ...
Aug 8, 2019
Arena hosting fan fest before GLO playoffs
The Menominee Nation Arena in Oshkosh is hosting an outdoor fan fest before Saturday's Wisconsin GLO women's basketball playoff game. The free fan fest will feature a petting zoo, inflatables, games, ...
Aug 8, 2019
Nelson staying in jail without bond
The man in custody in connection with the disappearance of two brothers from the Seymour area will stay behind bars without bail. Twenty-five-year-old Garland "Joey" Nelson is charged with driving the...
Aug 8, 2019 (Photo compilation provided by family)
