Category Archives: Local News
Fox Crossing municipal judge faces suspension
Fox Crossing's municipal judge is facing a possible suspension. A three-judge panel is recommending that Len Kachinsky be banned from the bench from one to three years. He's been suspended for months ...
Mar 4, 2019
Evers talks about plans to improve water quality
Governor Evers is talking about his plans to improve water quality in the state. His wants to borrow almost $70 million over the next couple years to replace lead pipes and combat pollution. He thinks...
Mar 4, 2019 (Image from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources)
Vet experiences Vietnam through Snoopy figure
A veteran is experiencing the Old Glory Honor Flight back to Vietnam through a present he got while serving there. Rick Chouinard was supposed to go but doctors found blood clots on his lungs. In his ...
Mar 4, 2019
Police: Oshkosh deaths from murder-suicide
Oshkosh police say a murder-suicide led to the shooting deaths of two people on the city's south side. Chief Dean Smith says 26-year-old Brooke Harris went to 26-year-old Clint Jorgensen's apartment o...
Mar 4, 2019 (Image from the Oshkosh Police Department)
Evers reverses, releases letter from Walker
Governor Evers is now releasing a letter written to him by former Governor Scott Walker, just before the Republican left office in January. His staff initially refused to release it, claiming it was a...
Mar 4, 2019 (Image: Office of the Governor)
Hintz opposes dumping minimum markup
The Democratic leader in the Assembly opposes repealing the minimum markup law for gas. Governor Evers included the proposal in his budget, to help offset an eight cent hike in the gas tax. Rep. Gordo...
Mar 4, 2019
Missing Seymour girl could be in danger
Seymour police believe a missing 17-year-old girl could be in danger. Halie Fish of Seymour was last seen at her home last Friday. They say she doesn't have her prescription medication, and she could ...
Mar 4, 2019
Appleton hit with road salt shortage
Appleton street crews will have to cut back on salting for the rest of the winter. City spokesman Chad Doran says they're dealing with a shortage. He says they'll only be able to focus on busier stree...
Mar 4, 2019 (Image from the City of Appleton)
Therapist warns of winter's affect on kids
The seemingly endless winter isn't just taking a toll on adults. An expert says it can cause serious problems for kids. Catalpa Mental Health therapist Maria Vercimak believes the unpredictability can...
Mar 4, 2019
Requests to grow hemp skyrocket
More people want to grow hemp in Wisconsin. The state agriculture department received almost 2,100 applications for hemp permits from businesses and individuals. Spokeswoman Donna Gilson says that's a...
Mar 4, 2019
