Category Archives: Local News
Extensive fire damage at Green Bay home
Fire damage on a house on the far west side of Green Bay is estimated at $75,000. Crews were called to the home in the 300 block of Westplain Drive around 9 p.m. Battalion Chief Tony Piontek says the ...
Apr 29, 2019
Construction starts on stretch of Hwy. 26
Construction is expected to start today on a stretch of Highway 26 between Oshkosh and Rosendale. Workers are going to be resurfacing Highway 26 for the next three months. The road will still be open ...
Apr 29, 2019
New prayer and event center opens in Champion
A new prayer and event center in Champion is now open. The building and alter of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good help were blessed yesterday during a mass. Bishop David Ricken says more than 1...
Apr 29, 2019
Goodbye ceremony for Brown County Arena today
People will have a chance to say goodbye to the Brown County Arena today. The county is holding an open house this afternoon. County Executive Troy Streckenbach says they're opening the doors at noon ...
Apr 29, 2019
Oconto Falls man dies in motorcycle crash
A 24-year-old Oconto Falls man is dead after he lost control of his motorcycle on I-41 at Highway 172 in Ashwaubenon last night. Brown County Sheriff officials don't believe speed or alcohol were fact...
Apr 29, 2019
Johnson defend President Trump for comments on FBI
A Republican U.S. Sen. is defending President Trump after he called former members of the FBI "scum" at Saturday night's rally in Green Bay. Sen. Ron Johnson of Oshkosh was on NBC's meet the press. He...
Apr 28, 2019 (Photo: Senator Ron Johnson)
Bowen hopes study helps legalize medical marijuana
A state lawmaker is talking about a study that shows the legalization of medical marijuana in the state would generate over $200 million a year. Majority Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee say...
Apr 28, 2019
Appleton officials discuss signs leading to downtown
Some Appleton officials want to take more time before agreeing to put three new artistic signs in spots leading into the downtown. Mile of Music co-founder Cory Chisel's Refuge Foundation for the Arts...
Apr 28, 2019 (Image from the City of Appleton)
Prof not surprised Trump picked G.B. area for rally
On the day before President Trump holds a rally in the Green Bay area, a political science professor says it makes sense for the president to visit northeast Wisconsin. UW-Oshkosh professor Jim Simmon...
Apr 26, 2019
Grothman reacts to subpoenas against Trump
A Republican from eastern Wisconsin says he understands why President Trump is frustrated by subpoenas from Majority Democrats in the House. Congressman Glenn Grothman of Glenbulah hopes cooler heads ...
Apr 26, 2019
