Category Archives: Local News
Budget doesn't include Medicaid expansion
The budget signed by Governor Evers doesn't include one of his biggest initiatives -- an expansion of Medicaid coverage. Majority Republicans in the Legislature oppose accepting the federal funding an...
Jul 04, 2019 (Image: Office of the Governor)
Top Republicans disagree on medical marijuana
The top Republicans in the Assembly and Senate disagree on legalizing medical marijuana in the state. Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald says he doesn't support it and he doesn't think enough GOP...
Jul 03, 2019
Penterman hopes for funding for Kaukauna lift bridge
Kaukauna's mayor plans to keep working with state lawmakers to look for ways to help pay for the repairs to the Veterans Memorial Lift Bridge. Republicans included about $1.8 million in funding for th...
Jul 03, 2019
Steineke: Final budget a 'mixed bag'
A top Republican is calling the final state budget from Governor Evers "kind of a mixed bag." Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke is from Vandenbroek. He says Evers went along with many things, but ...
Jul 03, 2019
Police: Missing FdL girl is safe
Fond du Lac Police say a missing 12-year-old girl is safe. They say officers are talking with Donaja Reed. They aren't releasing any more information. Police believed she might be in danger.
Jul 03, 2019
State group looks into summer cookout costs
A group is checking costs for summer cookouts. The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation spokeswoman Sarah Hetke says they looked at different items this year, compared to last year, so they can't tell if ...
Jul 03, 2019
Seafood Fest scaled back, moved
The annual Seafood Fest in Menasha is moving to a one-day event at a different location. It will now be at the Waverly Beach Bar and Grill on Sunday, August 25th, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Local Rotary Cl...
Jul 03, 2019
Local group holding blood drive challenge
There's a new blood drive challenge in the Fox Cities over the Fourth of July holiday. Community Blood Center spokesman Tyler Sjostrom says they picked some supporters of the blood center to encourage...
Jul 03, 2019
Styka thinks Rock the Block will reduce crime
Menasha's police chief believes a huge effort to revitalize a portion of the city will have an impact on crime. Habitat For Humanity's Rock the Block plans to rehabilitate up to 100 houses in Menasha ...
Jul 03, 2019 (Image provided by Menasha Police Department)
Evers signs state budget, uses veto pen
The new state budget is in place. Governor Evers signed it late this morning, after making 78 vetoes. He believes Majority Republicans in the Legislature didn't do enough for the people of the state. ...
Jul 03, 2019 (Image: Office of the Governor)
