Category Archives: Local News
Winnebago Co. warns of road salt shortage
The Winnebago County Highway Department is dealing with a salt shortage, and warning drivers that it could impact road conditions. The department says this winter has been significantly more severe in...
Feb 14, 2019
Heart doctors starting own clinic in Fox Cities
A new clinic for heart doctors will open in the Fox Cities. The 15 doctors are leaving ThedaCare to start their own private practice. It's be called the Heart and Vascular Institute of Wisconsin. CEO ...
Feb 14, 2019
Room tax for Airbnb on hold over EAA
When people in Oshkosh rent out rooms on websites like Airbnb, they won't face city room taxes in the immediate future. The city is postponing collection of taxes on short-term rentals, while it tries...
Feb 14, 2019 (Image provided by the City of Oshkosh)
Johnson: Deal only good because it avoids shutdown
Wisconsin's Republican U.S. Senator believes the only good thing about a compromise over border security and spending, is that it would avoid another government shutdown. Sen. Ron Johnson of Oshkosh w...
Feb 14, 2019 (Photo: Senator Ron Johnson)
Study: Millennials want more tranportation options
Investing in public transportation, and walking and biking, could help the state attract and retain young adults. That's the finding of a survey from the advocacy group WISPIRG. Organizer Emma Fisher ...
Feb 14, 2019
Appleton woman convicted of daughter's death
An Appleton woman reached a plea deal in the death of her 13-year-old daughter. Thirty-eight-year-old Nicole Gussert entered no contest pleas in Outagamie County court this morning to charges of child...
Feb 14, 2019
Police: Threats led to Neenah standoff
Police believe the suspect in a Neenah standoff was drunk and threatening neighbors. Officer Stu Zuehls says a neighbor went to the police station around 11:30 p.m. yesterday to report the threats. Of...
Feb 14, 2019
Oshkosh school district could create online program
The Oshkosh school district could create a full-time online program for high school students. Deputy Superintendent Dave Gunlach says they hope to start it next school year. He says students could att...
Feb 14, 2019 (Image provided by the Oshkosh Area School District)
Five local sisters to appear on "Family Feud"
Five sisters from Freedom are going to be on "Family Feud" this morning. Jo Ann Randerson says they decided to audition because it was the favorite show of their late father Gene Randerson. She says t...
Feb 14, 2019
Neenah police on scene of active situation
Neenah police are asking people to stay away from the 400 block of Quarry Lane on the east side. They've been working on an active incident since just after 11:30 p.m.
Feb 14, 2019
