Category Archives: Local News
De Pere distribution center to close
A former Shopko distribution center is shutting down and the owner blames Shopko's bankruptcy. Spectrum America Supply Chain Solutions is in De Pere and Shopko is it's only customer. Company leaders s...
Mar 28, 2019
Gallagher backs law to keep 9 Supreme Court Justices
Republicans in Congress are looking to head off a campaign promise by some of the Democratic candidates for President. Congressman Mike Gallagher of Green Bay is sponsor of a Constitutional amendment ...
Mar 28, 2019
Reid Golf Course leaders hope for bounce-back year
Fox Valley golf courses are hoping for a bounce-back year. Reid Golf Course Clubhouse Manager Brian Hansen admits that the 2018 season was a disaster. He says there was the blizzard that gave them abo...
Mar 28, 2019
Donations save We Care Meals Easter dinner
The annual We Care Meals Easter Dinner in Appleton will go on. Organizer Ed Rathsack says donors have pledged enough money to cover the costs of this year's dinner. Rathsack was concerned about the st...
Mar 28, 2019
Bond set for suspect in Manitowoc double murder
Bond is set at $1 million cash for an Appleton man accused of killing a father and daughter in Manitowoc. Karl Hess allegedly killed Richard Miller with the intent of stealing money from his house. He...
Mar 28, 2019
Freedom voters to decide on new high school
Voters in the Freedom School District will decide next week if they want to build a new $55 million high school. Administrator Kevin Kilstofe says the new building would ease over-crowding at the curr...
Mar 28, 2019
Powerball winner still not known
The question everyone in Wisconsin is wondering today: Who won the $786.4 million Powerball jackpot last night? Lottery Director Cindy Polzin says no one has stepped forward with the winning ticket ye...
Mar 28, 2019
Buchanan leaders ask how to pay for road projects
Buchanan leaders are asking for advice on how to pay for road projects. The town is holding an advisory referendum next Tuesday and voters will have three options. The board wants to know if they'd pr...
Mar 28, 2019
Canadian representative talks trade with state
A Canadian representative who deals with trade issues between the country and Wisconsin will be in the state next week. Counsel General John Cruickshank will meet with the Fox Cities Chamber of Commer...
Mar 28, 2019
Evers doesn't expect push back over gas tax
Governor Evers doesn't expect a lot of push back on the gas tax he's proposing in his budget. The non-partisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau looked at the numbers. The group thinks the initial eight-cent ...
Mar 28, 2019 (Image: Office of the Governor)
