Category Archives: Local News
Kaukauna's new police chief settling in
Kaukauna's new police chief is settling into the job. Chief Jamie Graff started last week. He's been with the department for 22 years. He says he's been a part of the hiring for half the officers, and...
Jun 23, 2019
Rola Rena closes after 47 years
A skating rink in Ashwaubenon is closing after about 47 years. Sunday was the Rola Rena's last day. Owner Mary Dollar says two of her granddaughters are having kids so she wants to spend more time wit...
Jun 23, 2019
Oshkosh police arrest 3 men for weekend shooting
Oshkosh police say three men are in custody for a weekend shooting on the city's north side. Officers say a man was shot multiple times with a handgun at a house and several people drove off in a car....
Jun 23, 2019 (Image from the Oshkosh Police Department)
DNR works to prevent invasive plant outbreaks
The DNR is improving its response to invasive plant outbreaks in the state. Invasive Plant Coordinator Kelly Kearns says they want to stop the problem before it starts. She says it focuses on species ...
Jun 23, 2019 (Image from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources)
Teens help fix homes in Seymour area
More than 100 kids will be in the Seymour area this week to fix up homes. It's part of this year's TeenServe Workcamp. Youth Leader Candy Johns says it's an opportunity for the teens to learn how to c...
Jun 23, 2019
Evers vetoes abortion bills
Governor Evers vetoed four abortion bills this afternoon. The proposals were passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature. One of the bills would have put criminal penalties in place if doctors did...
Jun 21, 2019 (Image: Office of the Governor)
Appleton city council wants to hold special election
Appleton's city council wants to hold special elections to fill two open seats. Alderwoman Rachel Raasch is resigning in District 6 and Alderman Keir Dvorchek already stepped down in District 15. In r...
Jun 21, 2019 (Image from the City of Appleton)
Roth calls lame duck ruling a win
A Republican lawmaker from Appleton believes today's state Supreme Court ruling on last year's lame duck laws proves they're able to meet when they want. Justices upheld the legality of the special se...
Jun 21, 2019
Oshkosh man going to prison for 26 yrs for crash
An Oshkosh man will spend more than two decades in prison after he killed two women in a drunk driving crash. A Winnebago County judge is ordering 49-year-old Shawn Schettle to serve 26 years behind b...
Jun 21, 2019
Oshkosh Corp. workers to take diversity bus tour
Workers at Oshkosh Corporation are taking part in a national program today to learn about diversity and inclusion. Spokeswoman Katie Hoxtell says some will get on a bus for what's called an unconsciou...
Jun 21, 2019
