Category Archives: Local News
Evers removes derogatory terms from state codes
Governor Evers is ordering the replacement of derogatory or offensive terms from state administrative code. His move essentially does the same thing some Republicans were trying to do with a stand-alo...
Mar 12, 2019 (Image: Office of the Governor)
Prison near N.L. would help replace Lincoln Hills
The proposed new state youth prison near New London is part of the plan to replace Lincoln Hills. The troubled facility will close, and Governor Evers wants to build smaller facilities in Outagamie Co...
Mar 12, 2019 Sen Robert Cowles announces he won't seek re-election in the newly redrawn 2nd District
Harsh winter could impact deer population
The harsh winter could have an impact on the deer population. DNR wildlife biologist Jeff Pritzl says they look at things like snow depth and temperatures to predict the deer population growth in the ...
Mar 12, 2019
UW-Green Bay to offer water science degree
UW-Green Bay hopes to solve water issues in northeast Wisconsin and around the world through a new program. The school will start offering a bachelor's degree in water science. Professor Kevin Fermani...
Mar 12, 2019
Dems back Evers' focus on water
Arguing that the state is dealing with a clean water crisis, a Democrat from Appleton is on board with plans from Governor Evers. The governor is putting more than $100 million in his proposed budget ...
Mar 12, 2019
Nooyen explains Elsner Rd. assessment changes
A Grand Chute town board member is talking about how they handled the assessments for a road construction project. Some property owners along Elsner Road will have to pay well over $100,000 for their ...
Mar 12, 2019
Alta Resources holding hiring events
A Neenah company is holding two hiring events this week, in hopes of filling about 300 positions. Alta Resources spokeswoman Carrie-Ann Kulinski says they're looking for full- and part-time workers. W...
Mar 12, 2019
PAC Arts Alive!, Spotlight series lineups out
Beyond the big Broadway series, the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is hosting 14 more events through the Arts Alive! and Spotlight series. PAC President Maria Van Laanen says they include "ETHEL an...
Mar 12, 2019
Kaul drops DOJ non-disclosure statement
State justice department workers won't have to sign non-disclosure agreements anymore. Attorney General Josh Kaul is dropping a policy implemented by former Republican A.G. Brad Schimel. The Democrat ...
Mar 12, 2019
Outagamie Co. picked for state-run youth prison
Outagamie County could be home to one of the two state-run youth prisons. Governor Evers is picking a site in the Town of Hortonia, in an area between New London and Hortonville. The other state-run f...
Mar 12, 2019
