Category Archives: Local News
Leadership Oshkosh turns 30
A program from the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce is turning 30. Leadership Oshkosh Director Patti Andresen-Shew says businesses typically put their workers in the nine-month program, so they can learn m...
May 30, 2019
Appleton summer concert series starts today
The Thursday night summer concert series in downtown Appleton kicks off tonight. Appleton Downtown Incorporated spokeswoman Lynn Schemm says they'll all be in Houdini Plaza, because of the constructio...
May 30, 2019 (Image provided by Appleton Downtown Incorporated)
Menominee Park carousel to be sold
A landmark in Oshkosh's Menominee Park is going away. The Common Council is on board with a plan to sell the carousel that's been in the amusement park area for more than 25 years. City Manager Mark R...
May 30, 2019 (Image provided by the City of Oshkosh)
Law enforcement opposes hemp bill
State lawmakers are considering a proposal that would help the hemp industry, and law enforcement agencies are raising concerns about one provision. It would ban people from being charged with drugged...
May 30, 2019
Veterans get heroes welcome home
Ninety-five veterans are back in Wisconsin after a whirlwind visit to the nation's capital as part of the latest Old Glory Honor Flight. They left Appleton International Airport in Grand Chute early y...
May 30, 2019
Thieves break into cars, steal checks
Sheriff's officials in Brown County say identity thieves from outside the state may be breaking into cars and stealing from bank accounts. Officials say a woman took $13,000 out of four Nicolet Nation...
May 30, 2019
Oshkosh Corp. hosts event to stock local pantries
An event in Oshkosh today will help fill local food pantries. Oshkosh Corporation is hosting the third annual Feed the Body, Feed the Soul event. Spokeswoman Katie Hoxtell says people from around the ...
May 30, 2019
Winnebago Co. DA accuses state of neglect
Winnebago County's district attorney is accusing the state of neglect for the loss of his deputy and the low pay for prosecutors. DA Christian Gossett says Deputy DA Scott Ceman is the latest experien...
May 30, 2019
Leavitt disappointed about proposed funding increase
The leader of UW-Oshkosh believes Majority Republicans on the Legislature's budget committee are taking away an opportunity. GOP lawmakers are cutting a proposed funding increase in half. Governor Eve...
May 29, 2019
Nearly 350 active rape cases delayed by clearing backlog
A report from the state justice department shows nearly 350 active rape cases were delayed by crime labs so analysts could work on the backlog of rape kits. The labs took in more than 8,600 cases last...
May 29, 2019
