Category Archives: Local News
Thousands pay tribute in procession
Trucks and squad cars from dozens of fire and law enforcement departments across Wisconsin escorted the body of Firefighter Mitch Lundgaard. The processional of emergency vehicles brought Lundgaard's ...
May 16, 2019 (Image provided by the Appleton Fire Department)
McConaughey to headline U.S. Venture Open
Hollywood star Matthew McConaughey will be the featured guest at this year's U.S. Venture Open. The Oscar winner will speak at the dinner following the annual golf event on August 14th. The Venture Op...
May 16, 2019
Kaul suing opioid drug maker
Wisconsin is one of five states suing one of the leading manufacturers of opioid painkillers. Attorney General Josh Kaul is accusing Purdue Pharma and its former chair Richard Sackler of lying to doct...
May 16, 2019
Church holding prayer vigil after shooting
A church in downtown Appleton is holding a prayer vigil tonight for the shooting victims. The CORE is at the corner of Franklin and Superior streets. Pastor Mike Novotny says they want to bring the co...
May 16, 2019
Firm buys Shopko Optical, plans to move stores
A private investment firm is buying Shopko Optical, and there are plans to move the business to freestanding locations. Monarch Alternative Capital made the official announcement today. The company wa...
May 16, 2019
Appleton library closed, bus transfer spot moved
The Appleton Public Library remains closed today, and until further notice. It's next to the downtown transit center, the scene of yesterday's shooting. Valley Transit is also setting up a temporary d...
May 16, 2019
Appleton neighborhood program meets tonight
People from the neighborhood program in Appleton are getting together tonight to hear about what the community has been working on. Principal Planner David Kress says they have 19 registered neighborh...
May 16, 2019 (Image from the City of Appleton)
Students show off skills at Solar Olympics
Students at local high schools are learning about solar energy at an annual competition. Wisconsin Public Service hosted the 23rd Solar Olympics competition yesterday in Oshkosh. Spokesman Matt Cullen...
May 16, 2019
Neenah mayor climbs fire ladder to raise money
Neenah's leader helped raise money for a new splash pad by climbing to the top of a fire truck's ladder. People could buy a stress ball shaped like a firefighter. The figures were dropped onto a targe...
May 16, 2019 (Photo provided by the City of Neenah)
4 hurt in downtown Appleton shooting
Appleton police say four people were hurt during an active shooter situation in the downtown Wednesday evening. A police officer was shot and a firefighter was hurt while handling a medical call at th...
May 15, 2019
