Category Archives: Local News
Live! From Hydro Park moving inside
Tonight's concert in Kaukauna is moving inside because of the weather. Live! From Hydro Park is heading across the street to 313 Dodge. It starts at 6:30 p.m. Tonight's Bike to Boogie concert in downt...
Jun 12, 2019
2 high school students heading to Broadway
Two local high school graduates are leaving for New York City this weekend to learn from Broadway professionals. Kyra Hietpas from Little Chute High School and Matthew Wautier from Green Bay Southwest...
Jun 12, 2019
Some lame duck laws in place again
The state Supreme Court's ruling on last year's lame duck laws means some of them are back in place. A Dane County judge had blocked them earlier this year. The most significant law that's in effect a...
Jun 12, 2019
Province Terrace Trail extension opens next week
A new trail connection in Menasha is officially opening next week. The extension of the Province Terrace Trail will become part of the larger Paper Trail in the Fox Cities. City Parks and Recreation D...
Jun 12, 2019 (Image provided by City of Menasha)
Downtown beehive may move forward
A bar in downtown Appleton might be adding bees to the rooftop. McFleshman's is asking the city for a permit, and the Wells Fargo Bank across the street opposes the hive. A manager is concerned that c...
Jun 12, 2019 (Image from the City of Appleton)
Oshkosh council debates a transportation fee
The Oshkosh Common Council is discussing a potential transportation fee. The city is considering a $4.50 monthly fee on properties to reduce the cost of special assessments for street projects. Public...
Jun 12, 2019 (Image provided by the City of Oshkosh)
Oshkosh council votes down mayor's appointments
The battle continues over Oshkosh Mayor Lori Palmeri's appointments to some city commissions and boards. The council did not approve her selections for the Advisory Parks Board and the Plan Commission...
Jun 12, 2019 (Image provided by the city of Oshkosh)
Outagamie Co. will have half-cent sales tax
There will be a half-cent sales tax in Outagamie County starting next year. County Board members voted overwhelmingly last night to override a veto of the tax by County Executive Tom Nelson. The 32-3 ...
Jun 11, 2019
Cops to reach out to kids 'caught being nice'
Appleton police will be reaching out to kids for doing good things this summer. Officer Meghan Cash says they're partnering with Crazy Sweet in the downtown on a program. She says if an officer catche...
Jun 11, 2019
UW-O prof studies perceptions on flavor, healthy food
Research shows certain flavors carry perceptions about whether food is healthy. UW-Oshkosh Associate Marketing Professor Melissa Bublitz worked on the study. She says if people see a flavor associated...
Jun 11, 2019
