Category Archives: Local News
Group highlights dementia on longest day
A national group is using the first day of summer to draw attention to Alzheimer's Disease and dementia. The Alzheimer's Association is partnering with organizations around the country on what's the l...
Jun 21, 2019
Reward rising in Racine officer's killing
The reward for information leading to the killer of an off-duty Racine police officer is growing. The total is now up to about $42,000. Officer John Hetland was shot Monday night when he tried to stop...
Jun 21, 2019
Topgolf to bring in 100 jobs
A new restaurant by Lambeau Field plans to add about 100 jobs in the Green Bay area. Topgolf will be in the TitletownTech building in the Titletown District. The owners plan to open in the fall.
Jun 21, 2019
State Supreme Court rules in favor of Republicans
In a four to three decision, the state Supreme Court is siding with Republicans and up-holding the laws they signed during a lame duck session in December. The decision rejects arguments that the Legi...
Jun 21, 2019
Somali women share stories through book
A group of Somali women who live in Green Bay are sharing their stories of life in the United States. They unveiled their book yesterday called "The First Winter". It's a collection of stories, poems ...
Jun 21, 2019
Snow remains in Appleton parking ramp
It's the first day of summer and there's still a very small amount of snow left inside a downtown Appleton parking ramp. The snow piles up in a spot in the Yellow Ramp along Morrison Street. City spok...
Jun 21, 2019 (Image from the City of Appleton)
State unemployment rate at record low
The state's unemployment rate is at a record low for back-to-back months. The state Department of Workforce Development reports it stayed at 2.8 percent in May. The rate was also at that level in Apri...
Jun 20, 2019
Appleton pub will have beehive on roof
A downtown brew pub will be able to have a beehive on the roof. The city council is going along with the plans from McFleshman's Brewing Company. The manager of the Wells Fargo Bank across the street ...
Jun 20, 2019
G.B. area ReStore to move to new location
The Habitat for Humanity ReStore in the Green Bay area is moving to a new place. It's currently on Ramada Way in Ashwaubenon. The new location will be on Allouez Avenue in Bellevue. Director Maureen M...
Jun 20, 2019
Vos confident proposed budget will pass
A top Republican is confident lawmakers will pass the budget even with a pair of GOP senators saying they'll vote "no." Assembly Speaker Robin Vos believes they'll have near-unanimous support from the...
Jun 20, 2019
