Category Archives: Local News

Fire damages Kaukauna apartment complex
KAUKAUNA, Wis. -- A sprinkler system limits fire-related damage at a Kaukauna apartment complex. Crews were called to Lamplighter Apartments around 3:30 p.m. Saturday to find residents evacuating but ...
Landen Moore Jan 06, 2025 Kaukauna Fire Department logo (Image courtesy Kaukauna Fire Dept.)

Appleton Public Library working on new logo [AUDIO]
APPLETON, Wis--When the remodeled Appleton Public Library reopens this year, it may also feature a new logo. The library is working with a consultant on a new "branding image" featuring the letters "A...
Jonathan Krause Jan 06, 2025 (Image provided by the Appleton Public Library)

1 in custody after Appleton welfare check
APPLETON, Wis. -- One person is in custody following a welfare check in Appleton. Police were called to an apartment in the 2400 block of N. Bay Street around 3 p.m. Friday to find an individual with ...
Terry Kovarik Jan 03, 2025 Appleton Police Department logo (Image courtesy Appleton Police Dept.)

Oshkosh Area School District changes plans for future south side middle school
OSHKOSH, Wis--The Oshkosh Area School District is changing its plans for a consolidated middle school on the south side of the city. The district is giving up on the idea of building a new, larger Sou...
Jonathan Krause Jan 03, 2025 (Image provided by the Oshkosh Area School District)

Man reported missing from Oshkosh found safe
UPDATE: Police say Jara was found safe Jan. 6. Details on his whereabouts were not released. ----- OSHKOSH, Wis--Oshkosh Police are looking for a man that has not been heard from for months. Aidan Jar...
Jonathan Krause Jan 03, 2025 (Image from the Oshkosh Police Department)

Man convicted in Fond du Lac store crash
FOND DU LAC, Wis. -- The man charged in connection with a 2023 car crash into a Fond du Lac Verizon store is convicted on multiple charges in that case. Benjamin Ayer pleaded no contest and was found ...
Landen Moore Jan 03, 2025 Benjamin Ayer (Photo provided by the Fond du Lac County District Attorney's Office)

1 hurt, 1 arrested in Green Bay stabbing
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Green Bay police have a suspect in custody in connection with an alleged stabbing incident. The 38-year-old Green Bay man is accused of stabbing a 57-year-old woman in the 1600 bloc...
Landen Moore Jan 03, 2025 (Image courtesy Green Bay Police Department)

Fire heavily damages Appleton commercial building
APPLETON, Wis. -- A commercial building in Appleton sustains heavy fire damage. Firefighters were called to the 700 block of W. Parkway Boulevard shortly after 2:30 p.m. Thursday. Upon arrival, crews ...
Landen Moore Jan 03, 2025 (Image provided by the Appleton Fire Department)

Combined Locks woman is a finalist for the Green Bay Packers Fan Hall of Fame
GREEN BAY, Wis--A Combined Locks woman is a nominee for the Green Bay Packers Fan Hall of Fame. Lori Coonen has been attending games at Lambeau Field since the age of 12. Coonen is one of ten finalist...
Jonathan Krause Jan 02, 2025 (Photo provided by the Green Bay Packers)

Man sentenced for scamming Dodge County residents
JUNEAU, Wis. -- A man from India will spend nine months in jail for scamming residents of Dodge County. Laxit Patel was sentenced on one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering. Patel claimed t...
Landen Moore Jan 02, 2025 Laxit Devandra Patel charged in scam of 61-year-old Dodge County resident. (Dodge Co. Sheriff's Office photo)



