Category Archives: Local News
Oshkosh police use tech to attract recruits
Oshkosh police hope using more technology will attract new recruits. Officer Kate Mann says they're looking to replace recently retired officers. She hopes things like the newly formed drone team will...
May 15, 2019 (Image from the Oshkosh Police Department)
ThedaCare campaign teaches about opioids
A local healthcare provider is starting a new campaign to teach patients more about opioids. ThedaCare Chief Medical Officer Doctor Jennifer Frank says they want to start a conversation about abuse an...
May 15, 2019
DOT plans safety improvements on Hwy. 15
The DOT is making some stopgap moves to try to improve safety along Highway 15 between Greenville and New London. A 10-year-old boy was killed last week near Hortonville in the latest serious crash on...
May 15, 2019
Woman arrested for placing cat in dumpster
Ashwaubenon Police say they arrested a 45-year-old woman in connection to a cat found taped in a box in a dumpster. Officers say a man heard meowing and thought a cat got stuck. They say the man dug t...
May 15, 2019
Jayme Closs named a 'hometown hero'
State lawmakers are honoring Jayme Closs as a "hometown hero." The Assembly hands out the awards and the 13-year-old Closs was at the Capitol with family and friends to receive it. Her aunt, Jen Smith...
May 15, 2019
Appleton, Green Bay mayors meet for first time on the job
The leaders of Appleton and Green Bay got a chance to sit down for the first time since they've both been on the job. Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich took office last month. Appleton Mayor Tim Hanna beli...
May 15, 2019
Assembly plans to take up anti-abortion bills today
Majority Republicans in the Assembly plan to take up a set of anti-abortion bills today. One would require abortion providers to care for babies if they survive an abortion attempt. Opponents say that...
May 15, 2019
Fox River Locks leader: Don't portage by Rapide Croche
The head of the Fox River Locks system wants to make sure kayakers and people in canoes aren't portaging around the Rapide Croche lock near Wrightstown. There's been a barrier in place for 31 years to...
May 15, 2019 (Image from the Fox River Navigational System Authority)
Man charged in the death of Two Rivers boy faces trial
A 28-year-old man charged in the death of a Two Rivers boy is facing a trial. David Heiden waived his right to a preliminary hearing in the case. Prosecutors say he repeatedly abused two-year-old Gilb...
May 15, 2019
Organizers can't bring back all Mile of Music artists
The co-founder of the Mile of Music festival says they can't please everyone with the list of artists that return to downtown Appleton. It's the seventh annual event and about 700 acts have already pl...
May 15, 2019
