Category Archives: Local News
Behind-the-scenes budget talks ongoing
One of the top officials in the Evers administration says talks are ongoing with Majority Republicans in the Legislature about the state budget. Department of Administration Secretary Joel Brennan say...
Mar 29, 2019
Brown Co. United Way handing out grants
The Brown County United Way is investing $1.1 million into human services programs. Spokeswoman Sarah Inman says they're focusing on several areas -- education, health, financial well-being, and conne...
Mar 29, 2019
'Cocktail Hour' show coming to The Grand
A ballet performance in downtown Oshkosh connects classic cocktails with a story and dancing. "Cocktail Hour: The Show" will make its Wisconsin debut at The Grand Saturday night. Theater Director Joe ...
Mar 29, 2019
N.L. man arrested in opioid overdose death
New London police say a 37-year-old man is in custody for an opioid overdose death. Investigators believe Eric Stern of New London gave drugs to 26-year-old Shane Heuer. Heuer overdosed last October. ...
Mar 29, 2019
Prosecutors: Oshkosh man shot over car
Prosecutors are charging two people with attempted murder for a shooting in Oshkosh. They believe 20-year-old Kyle Wiegand of Appleton shot a 28-year-old man in the chest last Sunday night, in the 500...
Mar 29, 2019
Kaukauna voters to decide on $33 mil referendum
Voters in the Kaukauna school district will decide on a referendum Tuesday for about $33 million worth of projects. Superintendent Mark Duerwaechter says security is part of it. He says one school has...
Mar 28, 2019
FdL's miracle mile strikes again
The Miracle Mile in Fond du Lac strikes again. A Powerball ticket sold at Korneli's Main Street Express won $50,000 on Wednesday. It continues a streak of big lottery wins at lottery outlets on that s...
Mar 28, 2019
People can weigh in online on conservation issues
The Wisconsin Conservation Congress will allow sportsmen to weigh in online on proposed DNR rules changes this year. Congress Chairman Larry Bonde says not everyone can attend their annual meetings on...
Mar 28, 2019 (Image from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources)
Local case highlighted in crime lab funding discussion
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul wants more funding for the State Crime Lab. Governor Tony Evers' proposed budget calls for an increase of about $1.9 million for the facility. Brown County Sheriff...
Mar 28, 2019
Evers returns some Walker appointees
Some board and committee members appointed by former governor Scott Walker are back on the job after Governor Evers dismissed them last week. Not everyone is back. Two members of the UW Board of Reage...
Mar 28, 2019 (Image: Office of the Governor)
