Category Archives: Local News
DOT makes changes to Hwy. 10-441 ramps today
Drivers will notice some changes at three on- and off-ramps along Highway 10-441 Tuesday. DOT spokesman Mark Kantola says they'll close the on-ramp to Highway 441 North at Oneida Street. He says they'...
Jul 08, 2019
Menasha school board has an open seat
There's an opening on the Menasha school board. Member Dan Kutschera is resigning because he's moving to the Madison area. People in the school district can apply for the seat and the deadline is Frid...
Jul 08, 2019 (Image provided by the Menasha Joint School District)
Tramontina plant in Manitowoc to close, 145 will lose jobs
About 145 workers at the Tramontina plant in Manitowoc will lose their jobs. The cookware company is closing its facility. Tramontina's president is blaming production cost increases over several year...
Jul 08, 2019
Streckenbach disappointed with I-41 expansion veto
Brown County's top official is disappointed with the budget veto of the southern bridge project. The plans called for adding an interchange along I-41 for a bridge over the Fox River. County Executive...
Jul 08, 2019
Brown County needs more 911 dispatchers
Brown County is looking for more 911 dispatchers. Public Safety Communications Director Cullen Peltier says they have about 60 workers right now but they lose about seven a year. He says it can be tou...
Jul 08, 2019
Deputies release video of purse thief
Brown County Sheriff's deputies are putting out a video of the suspect, after he stole an 84-year-old woman's purse in a grocery store parking lot. They say a man pushed the woman to the ground on Jun...
Jul 08, 2019
Girl reported missing in New Holstein area
Calumet County Sheriff's deputies say a 14-year-old girl from the New Holstein area is missing. Melissa Vasguez-Gonzalez doesn't speak English, and she's new to the area. She was last seen yesterday, ...
Jul 08, 2019
Sheboygan man claims Megabucks jackpot
A Sheboygan man is claiming a $5.9 million Megabucks jackpot. Matthew Neal came forward just days before the July 15th deadline. He won the top prize in the January 16th drawing. Neal bought the ticke...
Jul 08, 2019 (Image from the Wisconsin Lottery)
Kaukauna fire chief thanks helpful neighbors
The head of Kaukauna's fire department is applauding the people who helped neighbors during fires over the past week. Chief Jacob Carrel says it's also important not to put yourself in danger. He want...
Jul 08, 2019
Oshkosh schools will get extra state funding
The Oshkosh school district is expected to get an additional $616,000 in state funding, after Governor Evers used his veto pen to put nearly $90 million toward public schools. Sue Schnorr is the distr...
Jul 08, 2019 (Image provided by the Oshkosh Area School District)
