Category Archives: Local News
Steineke wants face-to-face meeting with governor
Republican leaders say they need a face-to-face meeting with the governor to figure out the state budget. Governor Evers says communication is happening between his staff and the staff of GOP leaders....
Mar 31, 2019
GOP set to appeal 2nd lame-duck ruling
Republican lawmakers are taking the first steps to appeal a second ruling on last year's lame duck laws. Dane County Judge Frank Remington blocked some of them, ruling that they violate the separation...
Mar 29, 2019
Grothman: Special Olympics funding flap 'a big mistake'
A local Republican Congressman is reacting to the controversy over federal funding for Special Olympics. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos had been defending a proposal to cut money from the program, un...
Mar 29, 2019
Palmeri wants to become Oshkosh's mayor
There's a race for mayor in Oshkosh next Tuesday between the current mayor and the deputy. Mayor Steve Cummings is running for a third, two-year term. Deputy Mayor Lori Palmeri is challenging him. Pal...
Mar 29, 2019 (Image provided by the City of Oshkosh)
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
