Category Archives: Local News
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 7, 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 7, 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 7, 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 7, 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 7, 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 7, 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 7, 2019
Expert says Evers could have hard time with Legislature
Governor-elect Tony Evers will be sworn in today and a political science professor believes the Democrat will have a tough time finding a lot of common ground with the Legislature. The GOP controls bo...
Jan 7, 2019
Evers hosts Kids' Gala in Appleton
Governor-elect Tony Evers was in Appleton yesterday ahead of his inauguration. He and Lieutenant Governor-elect Mandela Barnes hosted a Kids' Gala at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center. Evers talke...
Jan 7, 2019
Man shot on G.B. west side
Green Bay police are talking to a man who was shot on the city's west side early this morning. Police say the 38-year-old from Green Bay walked into a gas station in the 600 block of South Military Av...
Jan 7, 2019
