Category Archives: Local News
DOT lays out Hwy. 10-441 closures
It's the last year of the Highway 10-441 expansion project, and drivers will notice some ramp closures starting soon. Project Manager Kurt Peters says they're going to shut down both on-ramps at Apple...
Mar 20, 2019
Hearthstone Museum kicks off fundraising drive
A historic site in Appleton is officially launching a fundraising drive to revitalize the outside of the building. The Hearthstone House Museum hopes to raise $500,000. Executive Director George Schro...
Mar 20, 2019
Green Alert search for missing veteran
A Green Alert for a missing veteran from Green Bay is in effect. Officials say Yuri Burrows was last seen Monday around 6 p.m. at his home. They believe he left in a grey Toyota 4Runner that has milit...
Mar 20, 2019
Shawano woman faces trial for baby's death
A 22-year-old Shawano woman is facing a trial in connection with the death of her child. Catherine Barker waived her preliminary hearing yesterday. She's charged with child neglect, failing to report ...
Mar 19, 2019
Appleton mayor weighs in on Shopko closing
The leader of Appleton says the closing of Shopko stores is especially sad because it's a local company. The Northland Mall location in the city is on the final list of ones that are shutting down. Ma...
Mar 19, 2019
State opioid prescriptions drop 29% in 3 years
In the past three years the number of opioid prescriptions in the state is down 29 percent. Attorney General Josh Kaul was in Green Bay yesterday and he thinks it's a good start. But he believes they ...
Mar 19, 2019
Kaukauna man sentenced for Neenah standoff
A 31-year-old Kaukauna man will spend 45 days in jail for a standoff in Neenah last September. Winnebago County prosecutors say an argument between Eric VandenBoogard and his girlfriend's son led to a...
Mar 19, 2019
Oshkosh mayor reacts to Shopko closing
Oshkosh officials will be scrambling to find a new use for another big box store along I-41, now that Shopko is closing. Mayor Steve Cummings says it took a long time just to find another business to ...
Mar 19, 2019 (Image provided by the City of Oshkosh)
Omro dealing with Fox River flooding
Flood waters are cresting in Omro. Winnebago County Deputy Emergency Management Director Eric Rasmussen says crews are trying to limit the flooding to just Scott Park. He says Highway 21 remains open....
Mar 19, 2019
Police: Suspect vandalized area around City Park
Appleton police are investigating a rash of vandalism to houses and vehicles in the City Park area, near downtown. Capt. Todd Freeman says windows were broken out along Union, Park, Drew, and Lawe str...
Mar 19, 2019
