Category Archives: Local News
Miller joins Oshkosh Common Council
It took seven rounds of voting, but the Oshkosh Common Council is finally filling a vacant seat. Bill Miller will take the spot opened by Lori Palmeri's election as Mayor. Miller says he never conside...
May 15, 2019 (Image provided by the city of Oshkosh)
Lake flies are back around Lake Winnebago
It's lake fly season in areas around the shores of Lake Winnebago. Chris VanDerSteen of Harrison hopes it's just a temporary thing. He says if it rains, the flies will be knocked down, and then it's j...
May 15, 2019
Mulva: Love of faith, education, art behind donations
A man donating millions for two new buildings in De Pere says it's important to help other people and not horde what they have. Jim and Miriam Mulva will pay for a new $27 million Notre Dame Catholic ...
May 15, 2019
Calumet Co. jail plans going to county board
A proposal to build a new jail in Calumet County is going to the full county board next week. Plans for the $35 million project are progressing. The county board's Administrative Services Committee is...
May 14, 2019
Work starts on King Veterans Home in Waupaca Co.
Construction is underway on a new facility at the King Veterans Home in Waupaca County. It will have nearly 200 beds when it opens in 2020. Although the work started weeks ago Governor Evers and other...
May 14, 2019 (Image: Office of the Governor)
Developer plans to keep history of Gabriel building
A developer plans to keep the historical aspects of a building that's part of a mixed-use project in downtown Appleton. Gabriel Furniture closed last month, after nine decades of business. A developer...
May 14, 2019
Group places instruments in downtown Appleton
There are some new musical instruments for people to play along College Avenue in downtown Appleton. The biggest one is a xylophone by the corner of Morrison Street. Lynn Schemm is a spokeswoman for A...
May 14, 2019 (Image provided by Appleton Downtown Incorporated)
Mulva family to build new Catholic school in De Pere
A De Pere couple is making a second major donation in less than a month. Jim and Miriam Mulva are committing $27 million to build a new Notre Dame Catholic elementary and middle school in De Pere. The...
May 14, 2019
Price for Appleton parking permit could rise
It might cost more for a parking permit for the city's parking ramps in downtown Appleton next year. Public Works Director Paula Vandehey is proposing to increase the monthly fee from $30 to $40. She ...
May 14, 2019 (Image from the City of Appleton)
Donuts will be featured at 5K race finish line
People finishing the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon 5K on Saturday will have a chance to replace some of the calories they burn off, right after the race. Festival Foods will have free donuts at the finis...
May 14, 2019
