Category Archives: Local News
Police plan bigger presence at Neenah High School
Police are expected to have a bigger presence around Neenah High School this week, because of fire alarms and social media messages. Police say they found the student responsible for pulling a fire al...
Jan 07, 2019
New Brown Co. sheriff takes office
Brown County's new sheriff took office today. Todd Delain was the chief deputy and he was unopposed in last November's election. Delain says the community probably won't notice a big difference right ...
Jan 07, 2019
E-cigarettes blindside anti-tobacco group
A spokeswoman for the Winnebago County Health Department says the number of young people using e-cigarettes in the county mirrors what's happening statewide. Emily Dieringer runs re:TH!NK, a program t...
Jan 07, 2019
Jail diversion programs kept population in check
When the leadership of the Outagamie County Sheriff's department officially changed at midnight, there were plenty of empty beds in the county jail. Now-retired Sheriff Brad Gehring helped put jail di...
Jan 07, 2019
Beacon in Lake Michigan swept away near Manitowoc
A storm swept away a navigational beacon on Lake Michigan, near Manitowoc this morning. High waves, caused by heavy rains and gusty winds, are to blame. The beacon was near the Manitowoc lighthouse. C...
Jan 07, 2019
Kaul takes oath as new attorney general
The state has a new attorney general. Democrat Josh Kaul took the oath of office this afternoon. Kaul says school safety will be one of his priorities. He called for universal background checks, more ...
Jan 07, 2019
Barnes becomes state's first black lieutenant governor
The first African-American to become the state's lieutenant governor says the gravity of the moment of his swearing in isn't lost on him, while people continue to strive for equity. Mandela Barnes say...
Jan 07, 2019
Evers calls for unity after becoming governor
There's a new governor in the state. Democratic Governor Tony Evers was sworn in, during a ceremony in the Capitol rotunda this afternoon. He called for putting people before politics. He says the sta...
Jan 07, 2019
Public can weigh in on two pools in De Pere
People will have a chance to weigh in today on the future of two pools in De Pere. Officials have been talking about getting rid of either VFW or Legion Pool, and having one aquatic facility for the w...
Jan 07, 2019
Longtime sheriff of Outagamie Co. now retired
Outagamie County's longtime sheriff is now retired. The transfer of power from Sheriff Brad Gehring to new Sheriff Clint Kriewaldt officially took place at midnight. Gehring led the department for 28 ...
Jan 07, 2019
