Category Archives: Local News
Work on hold for Champion Center investigation
The vandalism is forcing Miron Construction to put work on the Fox Cities Champion Center project on hold. The company and the Town of Grand Chute say they need to let the proper authorities review th...
Jan 23, 2019
State will issue fewer black bear permits in 2019
There won't be as many permits available for this year's black bear hunting season. The state Natural Resources Board unanimously agreed to issue nearly 11,600 permits. That's down almost 11 percent f...
Jan 23, 2019 (Image from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources)
Agency says Evers can't order health care suit withdrawl
A report from an attorney for a nonpartisan agency says Governor Evers can't order the attorney general to withdraw from a lawsuit challenging the federal health care reform law. The memo from a Legis...
Jan 23, 2019
Kaukauna production tells 9-11 stories
Performers are giving people a chance to hear the stories of New York survivors of 9-11. Kaukauna Community Players is putting on a show at Kaukauna High School over the next few days. Actor Greg Vand...
Jan 23, 2019
Future of Aviation Plaza project uncertain
The possible redevelopment of the Aviation Plaza in Oshkosh remains a mystery. City Manger Mark Rohloff says developers that approached him about the site of the former Walmart and JC Penney stores ar...
Jan 23, 2019 (Image provided by the City of Oshkosh)
ATW now 3rd busiest airport in state
Appleton International Airport is now the third-busiest in the state. The passenger numbers jumped by 25 percent last year. Airport spokesman Patrick Tracey says that moved ATW ahead of Austin Straube...
Jan 23, 2019 (Image from Appleton International Airport)
Dog, cat rescued from Appleton house fire
Three people escaped from a house fire near downtown Appleton last night, and firefighters rescued two pets. Battalion Chief Ethan Kroll says they went to a two-story house in the 200 block of N. Locu...
Jan 23, 2019
Vandalism reported at Fox Cities Champion Center site
Police are investigating a case of vandalism at the Fox Cities Champion Center construction site. The more than $30 million indoor sports facility is taking shape in Grand Chute. Police Officer Travis...
Jan 23, 2019
Oshkosh sets areas for rental inspections
The city of Oshkosh will target four areas for rental unit inspections in the next five years. The common council, last night, approved an amended law that focuses on areas designated as needing impro...
Jan 23, 2019 (Image provided by the city of Oshkosh)
Consultant says Oshkosh police need more staff
A new study find the Oshkosh police department needs to add about five more staff members to meet demand. A consultant recommends adding three patrol officers over the next five years. Chief Dean Smit...
Jan 23, 2019 (Image from the Oshkosh Police Department)
