Category Archives: Local News
Brown County dispatch scrapping new system
The Brown County Sheriff's department is getting rid of the new dispatch system they just bought. Green Bay police captain Jeremy Muraski says the XCAD system was unreliable and they were having too m...
Feb 08, 2019
Kimberly Shopko called 'staple of community'
Kimberly is among the communities that's losing its Shopko store, and a village official says it's sad. Administrator Dani Block says the store was a staple in the village for years. Kimberly is alrea...
Feb 08, 2019
Appleton firefighters get more calls, fewer fires
Appleton firefighters saw a five percent increase in the number of calls last year, with just over 5,000. There were nearly 3,400 EMS calls, and they were also up five percent. Battalion Chief Joe Str...
Feb 08, 2019
City hears feedback on plows
It's been a busy couple of weeks for snowplow drivers, and people don't shy away from speaking up about how they're doing in Appleton. City spokesman Chad Doran says they get phone calls, letters, ema...
Feb 07, 2019 (Image from the City of Appleton)
G.C. police raising money for new K-9
Police in Grand Chute are looking for a new K-9. The department is starting a fundraising effort, in hopes of bringing in $30,000. Officer Travis Waas says their current dog, Fram, has a tumor on his ...
Feb 07, 2019
GOP income tax cut advances
A Republican plan to cut state income taxes for the middle class is heading to the Assembly next week. The Legislature's budget committee approved it on a party-line vote Thursday. Republican Rep. Mar...
Feb 07, 2019
Winneconne loses only pharmacy with Shopko closure
A local community is preparing for life without a pharmacy. The Shopko store in Winneconne is on the latest list of closures. Village Administrator Mitchell Foster says the pharmacy is actually shutti...
Feb 07, 2019
Design work underway on underground ramp
The city of Appleton is working with U.S. Venture and the owners of what's called the bluff site to design an underground parking ramp. U.S. Venture will use the ramp, and it will be open to the publi...
Feb 07, 2019 (Image from the City of Appleton)
Telemarketers top state consumer complaints
Telemarketing is still the number one complaint to the state's consumer protection agency. Director Michelle Reinen says robocalls and scammers are the biggest issue. The state is releasing its Top 10...
Feb 07, 2019
Panel hearing Kachinsky judicial case
A panel of judges from the state court of appeals is hearing the case of Fox Crossing's suspended municipal judge. Len Kachinsky is facing disciplinary charges from the state Judicial Commission. He w...
Feb 07, 2019
