Category Archives: Local News
Appleton man gets 20 years in prison for sex trafficking
A 38-year-old Appleton man is going to prison for 20 years in a sex trafficking case. A jury found Joseph Newton guilty last December and he was sentenced this week. He was accused of repeatedly drugg...
Feb 12, 2019
Gov. Evers to grant pardons
Governor Evers plans to do something former Governor Scott Walker never did during his eight years in office. Evers plans to pardon criminals. He believes people in the state think criminals can be re...
Feb 12, 2019 (Image: Office of the Governor)
Special assessment coming for Oregon St. work
Property owners along the south end of Oregon Street in Oshkosh will get special assessments for work done on the road this year. City manager Mark Rohloff says potential changes to how Oshkosh funds ...
Feb 12, 2019 (Image provided by the City of Oshkosh)
Big snowstorm challenging for plow drivers
It's going to be a long day for snow plow drivers around northeast Wisconsin. Oshkosh Public Works Director James Rabe says today's storm is presenting some challenges. He says because it was snowing ...
Feb 12, 2019
Nelson gift one of largest in country
The largest gift in the history of the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region was also one of the biggest in the country last year. The estate of David and Rita Nelson donated about $103 milli...
Feb 12, 2019
GO Transit buses could get security cameras
Greater Oshkosh transit is planning to install security cameras on all of its buses. City Manager Mark Rohloff says the cameras will enhance safety along the system. The Oshkosh common council votes t...
Feb 12, 2019 GO Transit (Image courtesy Greater Oshkosh Transit)
'Open for Business' signs being repurposed
Governor Evers is repurposing highway signs that his Republican predecessor installed, declaring the state to be "open for business." Former Governor Scott Walker ran on the motto in 2010, and put 23 ...
Feb 12, 2019
Wisconsin joins Climate Alliance
Wisconsin will be part of the U.S. Climate Alliance. Governor Evers announced the state will join the group that's focusing on making changes at the state level. Each member commits to reducing emissi...
Feb 12, 2019
Lake Winnebago trash suspect caught, fined
Several tips led DNR officials to the man accused of dumping trash on Lake Winnebago last weekend. Agency Lt. Chris Shea says the guy admitted to it, and he got a ticket with a $200 fine. Shea says th...
Feb 12, 2019
Fewer people work in Oshkosh despite low unemployment
Despite record-low unemployment, fewer people are actually working in Oshkosh. Chamber of Commerce President John Casper says his members are struggling to replace those leaving the workforce. He says...
Feb 11, 2019 (Image provided by the City of Oshkosh)
