Category Archives: Local News
Semi fire forces meat cleanup along I-41
Problems with a tire or brakes likely caused a semi fire that snarled traffic on I-41 in the Fox Cities this morning. That's the feeling of Grand Chute Fire Chief Tim Bantes. The northbound lanes were...
Apr 08, 2019
Highway workers have stories of close calls
The head of the Outagmie County Highway department is sharing stories of close calls by workers. Commissioner Dean Steingraber wants people to hear them, so they drive more carefully in work zones. He...
Apr 08, 2019
2 men arrested in L.C. for human trafficking
Two men are in custody on possible human trafficking charges in Little Chute. Fox Valley Metro Police Lt. Mark Wery says officers went to a home in the 1300 block of Coolidge Avenue on a disturbance c...
Apr 08, 2019
Appleton man faces trial in Oshkosh shooting
The suspect in an Oshkosh shooting is facing a trial. Twenty-year-old Kyle Wiegand of Appleton is accused of shooting a 28-year-old man last month, because of a borrowed car. He was in Winnebago Count...
Apr 08, 2019
K-9 Pyro in 'rough shape' after stabbing
Green Bay's police chief says one of the department's K-9's is in tough shape, after a suspect stabbed the dog. Pyro is at an animal hospital following last night's stabbing. Chief Andrew Smith plans ...
Apr 08, 2019
Truck carrying meat catches fire on I-41
Grand Chute fire officials say the truck that caught fire on I-41 north, north of Northland Avenue was hauling 41,000 pounds of meat. No one was hurt and the semi driver was out when fire crews and Ou...
Apr 08, 2019
Menasha set to help homeowners
The city of Menasha is taking steps to reinvest in neighborhoods through what's being called the Strong Neighborhoods Menasha Housing Initiative. City leaders say the average home in Menasha is roughl...
Apr 08, 2019
Oshkosh looking to fill council seat
When Lori Palmeri is sworn is as mayor of Oshkosh next week her seat on the common council will be vacant. Starting today the city will accept applications for anyone who wants to replace her. City ma...
Apr 08, 2019 (Image provided by the City of Oshkosh)
Oshkosh police investigate drive-by shooting
Oshkosh police are investigating a drive-by shooting that happened last night just before 10 p.m. They say it happened in the 600 block of east Parkway Avenue. No one was hurt. Police believe the vict...
Apr 08, 2019 (Image from the Oshkosh Police Department)
Oshkosh common council looks to fill seat
The Oshkosh common council is looking to fill a vacancy in its ranks. The election of deputy mayor Lori Palmeri to mayor leaves her seat vacant after she is sworn in next week. City manager Mark Rohlo...
Apr 08, 2019 (Image provided by the City of Oshkosh)
