Category Archives: Local News
Community Easter dinner in Appleton is in jeopardy
A community dinner for Easter in the Appleton area is in jeopardy. A group called We Care Meals puts together the free holiday event. Organizer Ed Rathsack says he hasn't been able to raise the $4,000...
Mar 26, 2019
Work progressing on Capital Credit Union Park
Work is progressing on the future home of the Green Bay Booyah in Ashwaubenon. The baseball team's home opener at Capital Credit Union Park is set for June 1st. Team Vice President John Fanta thinks t...
Mar 26, 2019
Program gives G.B. students trade experience
A Green Bay program is giving high school students some construction experience. Students apply for Bridges just like a job and then they build a home for a family. Fernando Nunez is one of eight seni...
Mar 26, 2019
Expert weighs in on liquidation sales
As Shopko prepares to close all its stores some people are asking if the going out of business sales really offer a good deal. A third party is overseeing the liquidation of the stores. Marketing teac...
Mar 26, 2019
2nd judge blocks some lame-duck laws
A second judge is blocking part of the lame-duck laws that limit the powers of the governor and attorney general. Dane County Judge Frank Remington sided with unions in a lawsuit. They argue the Repub...
Mar 26, 2019
Evers tours flood damage in FdL
Governor Evers stopped in Fond du Lac this morning to see the flood damage in the city, and talk with first responders. He got an update on the situation from local officials, and visited a home along...
Mar 26, 2019 (Image: Office of the Governor)
Appleton could look at special events fee
There are split opinions on whether the City of Appleton should review what it charges groups to hold special events. Ald. Kathy Plank is one of the authors of the proposal. She says the city's budget...
Mar 26, 2019 (Image from the City of Appleton)
Neenah Papers offers land for Appleton trestle for $100
A paper company is offering a deal to the City of Appleton to help with a trestle project in the flats. Parks and Recreation Director Dean Gazza says the city needs some land, east of Lawe Street, to ...
Mar 26, 2019 (Image from the City of Appleton)
Murals planned for Chilton, Stockbridge
Two communities in Calumet County are getting murals. Artist James Barany is a native of Chilton, and he'll be painting them in Chilton and Stockbridge. The one in Chilton will be going on the Mueller...
Mar 26, 2019
Baseball group asks Harrison for more money
The Kaukauna Youth Baseball program is short of its fundraising goal, and the group is asking the Village of Harrison for almost $1 million in additional funding. The village already pledged $1 millio...
Mar 26, 2019
