Category Archives: Local News
Milwaukee police officer killed in line of duty
A police officer in Milwaukee died, after he was shot this morning. The officer was reportedly helping with a search warrant on the city's south side, around 9 a.m. Milwaukee Ald. Bob Donovan says it'...
Feb 06, 2019
Vos, Fitzgerald reiterate support for tolls
The two top Republicans in the Legislature are pointing to tolls as a way to help pay for road work in the state. Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos talked about th...
Feb 06, 2019
UW System sets record for degrees
A report from the UW System shows a record number of students graduated during the past academic year. State universities handed out nearly 37,000 degrees at all levels. That's up 13 percent from 10 y...
Feb 06, 2019 (Image provided by UW System)
State Democratic Party chair not running again
The leader of the state Democratic Party is isn't running for another term as chair. Martha Laning was first elected four years ago. The Democratic Party will pick a new chair in June.
Feb 06, 2019
Rohloff asks for patience with Aviation Plaza, Pioneer Inn
Its proximity to Wittman Regional Airport continues to hamper redevelopment of the former Aviation Plaza site in Oshkosh. City Manager Mark Rohloff says being on a flight path puts strict limits on wh...
Feb 06, 2019 (Image provided by the City of Oshkosh)
60-yr-old man killed in Oshkosh crash
A 60-year-old Oshkosh man was killed in a crash on the city's south side yesterday afternoon. The man was driving on Washburn Street, along I-41, between Ripple Road and Fisk Avenue. Officer Kate Mann...
Feb 06, 2019 (Image from the Oshkosh Police Department)
Patterson to stand trial in Closs case
The 21-year-old man accused of kidnapping a 13-year-old girl from western Wisconsin and killing her parents will stand trial. Jake Patterson was in Barron County court this morning, and he waived his ...
Feb 06, 2019
Grothman applauds President Trump's address
A federal lawmaker from eastern Wisconsin is applauding the president's State of the Union Address. Republican Congressman Glenn Grothman of Glenbulah says President Trump tried to get Democrat lawmak...
Feb 06, 2019
Local heroes honored in Brown County
Dozens of people are being honored for playing a part in saving lives or stopping crime. About 46 people were given awards last night in Brown County. Sheriff Todd Delain says there's no way to thank ...
Feb 06, 2019
Hintz backs Evers' 'dark store loophole' plan
A Democratic leader from Oshkosh is on board with Governor Evers trying to close what's called the "dark store loophole." Evers announced yesterday he'll put a provision in his proposed budget to do t...
Feb 06, 2019
