Category Archives: Local News

Oshkosh city hall renovations could cost $13 million
Consultants recommend up to $13-million worth of renovations to Oshkosh city hall. FGM Architecture has come up with three options for the nearly 100-year old building and Paul Lazecki says all of tho...
Feb 17, 2019

Work on Fox River boardwalk could start this year
Construction could start later this year on a boardwalk over the Fox River connecting Little Chute and Kaukauna. Little Chute Village Administrator James Fenlon says they've raised enough money to pay...
Feb 17, 2019

EAA reacts to Oshkosh room tax decision
The EAA is pleased Oshkosh is taking a step back on plans to start collecting room taxes from house rentals. Some communities around the state are now getting revenue through Air BNB and other online ...
Feb 17, 2019

Man accused of stealing car during Oshkosh-area test drive
A test drive turned into a stolen car case in Winnebago County late this morning. Sheriff's deputies say the driver ordered the salesman to get out of the car, and took off. The call came in from the ...
Feb 15, 2019

Road salt supply not major issue for Outagamie Co.
Outagamie County isn't in as bad shape as other nearby counties, when it comes to road salt supplies. The Winnebago County Highway Department issued a statement yesterday, warning drivers that a short...
Feb 15, 2019

Group trying to improve health care access
Access to health care is one of the top concerns from a survey in three local counties. Trish Sarvela of the Partnership Community Health Center says it's been a major priority for years. She says in ...
Feb 15, 2019

Oshkosh Polar Plunge set for tomorrow
The Polar Plunge is back in Oshkosh tomorrow. The annual event at Menominee Park raises money for Special Olympics Wisconsin. Spokesman Tommy Jaime says it's kind of a big festival with bands and ente...
Feb 15, 2019

Titletown hosting Olympics-style family events
The Titletown District by Lambeau Field and U.S. Venture are teaming up to bring Olympics winter games to Green Bay this weekend. The free event will give families a chance to try three activities. Ah...
Feb 15, 2019

Oshkosh exhibit features past summer styles
How people dressed in summer between 1880 to 1950 is the focus of a new exhibit at the Oshkosh Public Museum. Spokeswoman Karla Szekeres says "Dressed to Play!" opens Sunday, and they'll have old phot...
Feb 15, 2019
Lawmakers from Wis. split over federal funding bill
The federal funding bill that's meant to stop another government shutdown is getting mixed reviews from Wisconsin lawmakers. Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson of Oshkosh called Washington D.C. lawmaker...
Carol Patrizi Feb 15, 2019


