Category Archives: Local News
Walker weighing decision on lame-duck bills
Governor Walker is reviewing the lame-duck bills, and deciding whether to sign them. That's what his spokesman, Tom Evenson, said this morning. Walker has 10 days to take action, once the bills are de...
Dec 6, 2018
Cowles lone 'No' Senate GOP vote on limiting power
The only Republican senator to vote "No" on the proposals to strip power from the incoming governor and attorney general says he had to stick with his principles. Republican Sen. Rob Cowles of Allouez...
Dec 6, 2018 Sen Robert Cowles announces he won't seek re-election in the newly redrawn 2nd District
Appleton's council backs medical marijuana
Appleton's city council is unanimously calling on the state to legalize medical marijuana. Ald. Patti Coenen says the drug isn't "the demon" that some people think it is, when it's used for medical pu...
Dec 6, 2018 (Image from the City of Appleton)
Group to offer free rides to work in Winnebago Co.
A program that's expected to start next year in Winnebago County will offer free rides for people to get to work. The Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation helped put together what will be ...
Dec 6, 2018
Evers asking for help from business leaders
Governor-elect Tony Evers spoke with business leaders in downtown Appleton today at the annual New North summit. Evers is asking business leaders to reach out to Governor Walker to veto a lame-duck bi...
Dec 6, 2018
Business owner saves woman from scam
A store owner in Sturgeon Bay says she followed her intuition and saved an elderly woman $8,000. Julie Henry owns a pack and ship store. She says she knew something was wrong when the woman wanted to ...
Dec 6, 2018
Trial for former Dassey attorney set to start today
A trial is scheduled to start today for the suspended municipal judge for Fox Crossing charged with stalking his court clerk. 65-year-old Len Kachinsky is facing a felony charge for stalking and two c...
Dec 6, 2018
New North summit in downtown Appleton today
Business leaders from around northeast Wisconsin are gathering in downtown Appleton today. New North is hosting its annual summit at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center. Executive Director Jerry Murphy s...
Dec 6, 2018
Evers asks Walker to veto lame-duck bills
Governor-elect Tony Evers wants Governor Walker to use his veto pen on the lame-duck bills. Majority Republicans passed a series of proposals, limiting the power of the governor and attorney general, ...
Dec 5, 2018
Charges filed against G.B. man arrested for chemical lab
Prosecutors are filing formal charges against a man arrested at a Green Bay home with a chemical lab in the basement. 38-year-old Michael Anderson is facing three felonies including conspiracy to have...
Dec 5, 2018
