Category Archives: Local News
Appleton man faces prison for trafficking, drugs
An Appleton man is facing a long time in prison after a jury convicted him on several charges for human trafficking and drugs. 39-year-old Willie Allison could spend over 150 years behind bars when he...
Oct 23, 2018
Greyhound ending line connecting to Milwaukee, Chicago
Greyhound is ending its daily bus routes connecting northeast Wisconsin to Milwaukee and Chicago. It included stops in Appleton, Oshkosh, and Green Bay. It leaves Lamers and the company's Connect serv...
Oct 23, 2018
George Webb has early free burger numbers
George Webb is releasing early numbers from last Thursday's burger giveaway. The restaurant's locations handed out about 90,000 burgers, and another 100,000 vouchers for one. The free burgers are a lo...
Oct 23, 2018
Study raises concerns about bus access
A study found there are gaps in bus services in the Fox Cities, and funding is a big reason for them. Several groups released the findings this morning in downtown Appleton. Elizabeth Ward of the Sier...
Oct 23, 2018
Appleton East opens new career center
Students at Appleton East High School now have a place to go to learn about different careers from local businesses. The Launch Studio opened today. Aaron Sass is the head of the Appleton East Busines...
Oct 23, 2018
Jake's Diapers expands
A local nonprofit that provides hygiene products to those in need is extending its reach. Jake's Diapers is based in Kaukauna. Executive Director Stephanie Bowers says they're taking over The Little B...
Oct 23, 2018
6th congressional debate tonight on WHBY
There's a debate tonight on WHBY in the race for the 6th congressional district that covers parts of eastern Wisconsin. Republican Congressman Glenn Grothman of Glenbulah is facing a challenge from De...
Oct 23, 2018
Hunting accident that killed teen still under investigation
The DNR is interviewing witnesses to figure out what went wrong after a hunting accident that killed a 16-year-old boy. Trent Schueffner was duck hunting with friends last Friday morning, on the South...
Oct 23, 2018 (Image from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources)
Program helps people get prescription drugs
People who need expensive prescription drugs can get help from a local pharmacy. Omro Pharmacy on E. Main Street is taking part in the Drug Repository Program. Owner Ken Bressers says the idea is peop...
Oct 23, 2018
F.C. changes hunting rules for Stroebe Island
The Fox Crossing Village Board set safety zones that place more areas off-limits for hunters. They made that decision last night after complaints from people who live around Stroebe Island. Village pr...
Oct 23, 2018 (Image from Village of Fox Crossing)
