Category Archives: Local News
Fit Oshkosh has new book list
An Oshkosh non-profit committed to creating race equity is releasing its fourth annual Best Reads list. Fit Oshkosh executive director Tracey Robertson says the books and movies they recommend were wr...
Jan 09, 2019
Evers backs 'red flag' gun proposal
Governor Evers is joining with fellow Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul in supporting a proposal to allow judges to take away guns from people determined to be a threat to themselves or others. Ka...
Jan 09, 2019
Wheel tax debate continues in Oshkosh
The proposal to create a wheel tax in Oshkosh is up for more debate tonight. The city's long range finance committee will talk the possible $30 annual vehicle registration fee. City officials say spec...
Jan 09, 2019 (Image provided by the City of Oshkosh)
Seymour Shopko Hometown store closing
Shopko is closing its store in Seymour. Mayor Ryan Kraft says a company spokeswoman confirmed the Hometown store will shut down by April 7th. He says after the store opened, more than seven years ago,...
Jan 09, 2019
ThedaCare expands ties with Neuroscience Group
ThedaCare is expanding its ties with the Neuroscience Group. The Neuroscience Group has locations in Appleton, Oshkosh, and Fox Crossing, and it will be a preferred partner for treating certain condit...
Jan 09, 2019
Procedure helps men with enlarged prostates
A new procedure is helping men with enlarged prostates. The condition can cause loss of sleep and urinary problems. Bill Saint John of Allouez says he was getting up multiple times a night. He says th...
Jan 08, 2019
Hilbert girl passes 100 pillowcase goal for hospital patients
A young girl passed her goal of collecting 100 pillow cases for patients at Children's Hospital in Neenah. Jada Kuehl of Hilbert now has about 160 and there are still a few days left to collect them. ...
Jan 08, 2019
Company files $67 million complaint against Shopko
A pharmaceutical company is filing a complaint against Shopko claiming the Ashwaubenon-based retailer owes more than $67 million. McKesson Corporation is based in San Francisco and it's the primary su...
Jan 08, 2019
Government shutdown delays Appleton quiet zone
The federal government shutdown could be keeping train whistles blowing across Appleton. The city is waiting to hear from the Federal Railroad Administration on its application for a quiet zone along ...
Jan 08, 2019 (Image from the City of Appleton)
Gov. Evers issues 2 executive orders
Governor Evers issued two executive orders today to help fulfill some of his campaign promises. One calls for the Department of Health Services to create a plan to expand Medicaid. He also directed a ...
Jan 08, 2019
