Category Archives: Local News
'The Lion King' ends 3 week run in Appleton
The three-week run of "The Lion King" in downtown Appleton is done after two shows yesterday. Fox Cities Performing Arts Center spokeswoman Trisha Witt says they had full crowds every night. She says ...
Feb 25, 2019
Movie teaches parents, students about social media
Parents will have a chance to learn about the dangers of social media at Neenah high school tonight. The documentary "SCREENAGERS: Growing up in the Digital Age" looks at the impact on students. It al...
Feb 24, 2019
Appleton library sees increase in electronic circulation
The numbers are in for the Appleton Public Library from last year. Circulation totals in the downtown building were down six percent to about 970,000 items. The number of people coming through the doo...
Feb 24, 2019
Former governor gives Evers advice
A former Republican governor is offering some advice to Governor Evers. Tommy Thompson says Evers needs to find a way to work with the Republican-controlled legislature. He says both sides have good i...
Feb 24, 2019
1 dead, multiple injured on I-41 pileup
One person is dead and more injured after a pileup on I-41 this morning. It happened around 11:15 a.m. near Highway G. Chief Deputy Todd Christopherson of the Winnebago County Sheriff's department. He...
Feb 24, 2019
Major pileup shuts down I-41 South
A stretch of I-41 South is shut down in the Neenah area because of a major pileup. The crashes are near Highway G, between Neenah and Oshkosh. The DOT reported around 1 p.m. Sunday that I-41 South is ...
Feb 24, 2019
Organizers end Oshkosh's Sawdust Days
Oshkosh's annual Sawdust Days are done. Organizers announced that financial shortfalls are behind the decision to end the Fourth of July-week festival at Menominee Park. They were looking to move the ...
Feb 22, 2019
Rope system used in downtown bar rescue
Appleton fire crews had to use a rope rescue system to rescue the owner of a downtown bar, and two other men, from a sub-basement. They fell about 25 feet, after a set of stairs gave way at The Durty ...
Feb 22, 2019
Former Appleton bank site could be redeveloped
A former bank along College Avenue in downtown Appleton could be redeveloped. Lawrence University bought the old North Shore Bank building several years ago, but it's remained empty. Appleton Communit...
Feb 22, 2019 (Image from the City of Appleton)
Appleton planning public works office renovation
Part of Appleton's City Hall is expected to be remodeled later this year. Facilities Director Dean Gazza says they're focusing on the public works department offices on the 5th floor. The city council...
Feb 22, 2019 (Image from the City of Appleton)
