Category Archives: Local News
Evers signs bill to end out-of-state moving tax benefit
Governor Evers is signing a bill into law to eliminate a tax benefit for companies that move out of Wisconsin. It targets tax deductions businesses can claim to offset their moving expenses. The state...
Jun 24, 2019
Appleton official has hope for quiet zone
Appleton's public works director thinks the city might be able to start banning train whistles in about two months. The city made upgrades to various crossings along a rail line that cuts across the c...
Jun 24, 2019 (Image from the City of Appleton)
Police look into possible kangaroo sighting
Grand Chute police are looking for a kangaroo. Officer Travis Waas says someone called 911 around 7 a.m. and they don't believe it's a hoax. He says officers were sent to the scene on the walking brid...
Jun 24, 2019
Oshkosh to roll out new utility bills
The City of Oshkosh's new-look utility bills are going out later this week. The city is switching to a monthly billing cycle and a new software system. Spokeswoman Emily Springstroh says people will n...
Jun 24, 2019 (Image provided by the City of Oshkosh)
Macco hopes to improve lower bay
A Republican lawmaker from Ledgeview wants to bring stakeholders together to improve the lower bay of Green Bay. Rep. John Macco says they're trying to add access and increase safety near the mouth of...
Jun 24, 2019
Shopko stores officially close
After 57 years in business an Ashwaubenon-based company is officially closed. The last remaining Shopko stores shut their doors yesterday. But not before a rush of shoppers had their turn. Signs said ...
Jun 24, 2019
Appleton schools could create special committee
There could be a deep dive into the conditions at all of Appleton's public schools. Chief Financial Officer Greg Hartjes plans to ask the school board to create a special committee. He says their scho...
Jun 23, 2019
Menasha leaders plan to revamp former City Hall
There are plans to revamp the former City Hall in downtown Menasha. The city has a deal to sell the building on Main Street for $100,000. Community Development Director Sam Schroeder says they hope to...
Jun 23, 2019 (Image provided by City of Menasha)
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
