Category Archives: Local News
Man arrested for fire involving Rep. Grothman's FDL office
FOND DU LAC, WI -- A Menasha man is arrested in connection with an arson fire in Fond du Lac prompted by plans to ban the social media site TikTok in the U.S. Fond du Lac Police and Fire-Rescue crews ...
Jan 19, 2025 (Fond du Lac Fire Rescue photo)
A new location and name for the Thompson Community Center (VIDEO)
APPLETON, WI -- A new location and a new name are celebrated during "wall breaking" and confetti cannon events for the former Thompson Center on Lourdes. WHBY's Terry Kovarik bring us a video of the e...
Jan 16, 2025
On-line fundraiser looks to save Menominee Park train
OSHKOSH, Wis--A private fundraising effort is underway to save the Menominee Park train in Oshkosh. A Go Fund Me campaign looks to raise $50,000 to keep the mini-train running around the park for anot...
Jan 16, 2025 (Photo courtesy of the city of Oshkosh)
MLB legend, "Mr. Baseball" Bob Uecker passes away at 90
MILWAUKEE, Wis. -- Brewers icon and Baseball Hall of Famer Bob Uecker has died. The Milwaukee Brewers shared the legendary announcer died Thursday at the age of 90. Uecker began his major league caree...
Jan 16, 2025 Photo courtesy of the Milwaukee Brewers
Woman convicted in drug overdose death of her toddler
APPLETON, Wis. -- A Freedom woman whose toddler daughter died from a drug overdose reaches a plea deal with prosecutors. Brooke Seal is convicted in Outagamie County Court on charges of neglect of a c...
Jan 16, 2025 (Photo provided by the Outagamie County Sheriff's Office)
Suspected Appleton bank robber struck the same branch 14 years ago
APPLETON, Wis--The man accused of robbing an Appleton bank held up the same branch 14 years ago. Martin Schiedermayer is accused of passing a note to the teller at the Wells Fargo Bank on S. State Str...
Jan 15, 2025 (Photo provided by the Outagamie County Sheriff's Office)
Latest Steven Avery appeal is denied
MADISON, Wis--Convicted murderer will not get a hearing on arguments that another member of his family killed Teresa Halbach. The state Court of Appeals denies Avery's latest argument that he was fram...
Jan 15, 2025 (Photo provided by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections)
Appleton Public Library announces reopening date
APPLETON, Wis--The Appleton Public Library announces the opening date for its remodeled downtown facility. The new-look library will open to the public on Saturday, February 15th at 9:00 am. There wil...
Jan 15, 2025 A rendering of the outside of the Appleton Public Library (Image courtesy City of Appleton)
Oshkosh police looking to identify people in November shooting
OSHKOSH, Wis. -- Oshkosh police are looking to identify people involved in a shooting incident last fall. The department has released two surveillance images showing the individuals of interest. Offic...
Jan 15, 2025 The Oshkosh Police Department is looking to identify these people, who are considered individuals of interest in a shooting in the city Nov. 1, 2024. (Image courtesy Oshkosh Police Dept.)
Appleton Police capture alleged bank robber
APPLETON, Wis--Appleton Police nab a suspected bank robber. Martin Schiedermayer allegedly entered the Wells Fargo Bank branch in the 100-block of South State Street around 10:40 this (Tuesday) mornin...
Jan 14, 2025 (Image provided by the Appleton Police Department)
