Category Archives: Local News
Nooyen thinks sales tax would be fair to visitors
The chair of the Outagamie County board says if people from the county have to pay half-cent sales tax when they're in other places around the state, visitors should have to do the same in Outagamie C...
May 09, 2019
14 apply for spot on Oshkosh Common Council
Some familiar names are among the 14 people applying for an open seat on the Oshkosh Common Council. The Council will be selecting a replacement for Lori Palmeri, after she was elected mayor last mont...
May 09, 2019 (Image provided by the City of Oshkosh)
G.B. police ticket teens for playing 'Ding Dong Ditch'
Green Bay police say they're going to ticket six boys for playing "Ding Dong Ditch" on the city's west side. They say one of the teens was chased down and assaulted last Friday. That happened in the 2...
May 09, 2019
Outagamie Co. leaders weigh in on half-cent tax
Two top Outagamie County leaders are on opposite sides of a possible half-cent sales tax. A study shows it could bring in $20 million next year. By using some of the revenue to offset property taxes e...
May 09, 2019
Hwy. 23 expansion to start soon
The Highway 23 expansion project between Fond du Lac and Plymouth will start very soon. Local leaders took part in a groundbreaking ceremony yesterday afternoon. DOT Secretary Craig Thompson says it's...
May 08, 2019
Doctor talks about effects of autonomic disorder
A doctor says the impact of an autonomic disorder can be different depending on the case. Former Green Bay Packers General Manager Ted Thompson is revealing that he's suffering from it. Doctor Brian J...
May 08, 2019
FdL man honored for community service
A Fond du Lac businessman is being honored for his service to the community. Peter Zacherl owned Zacherl Funeral Home. He died in January after his ATV hit open water on Lake Winnebago. Charlene Rose ...
May 08, 2019
No buck-only counties planned for fall hunt
There might not be any buck-only counties for this fall's deer hunting season. That would be a first since 2009. The DNR will present the plans to the state Natural Resources Board later this month.
May 08, 2019 (Image from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources)
Rare white turkey spotted in Howard
A Howard man is seeing a rare white turkey near his home. Joe Rabitoy has been taking pictures of the animal daily. He says the bird stands out in the flock. DNR biologists say it's hard to determine ...
May 08, 2019
Possible exemption for vaping shops not settled
If Appleton's city council wants to exempt vaping shops from a proposed ban members are going to have to figure it out. City leaders have been talking about adding vaping to the city's smoking ban for...
May 08, 2019 (Image from the City of Appleton)
