Category Archives: Local News
Armed robbery suspect in blonde wig sought in Grand Chute
GRAND CHUTE, WI -- Grand Chute Police are searching for a suspect in an armed robbery, who was dressed in bizarre fashion. Officers were called to the 400 block of W. Northland Avenue just before 1:00...
Aug 11, 2024 Suspect in blonde wig sought in Grand Chute armed robbery (Grand Chute Police Dept. Facebook)
Two people custody in connection with Oshkosh homicide
OSHKOSH, WI -- Two people are in custody in connection with a weekend homicide in Oshkosh. The Oshkosh Police Department says officers were dispatched to a weapons call in the 500-block of High Avenue...
Aug 11, 2024 Sybastian Crossman (Photo courtesy Oshkosh Police Dept.)
Appleton and Green Bay Police respond to simultaneous calls from local hospitals (UPDATE)
APPLETON/GREEN BAY, WI -- Appleton Police release more information on an emergency call at ThedaCare Medical Center Appleton this afternoon. The hospital received calls from an individual saying they ...
Aug 09, 2024 Appleton Police were dispatched to ThedaCare Medical Center-Appleton for an disclosed situation Friday afternoon. (WBAY photo)
Appleton hires Menasha's Jungwirth as public works director
APPLETON, Wis. -- The city of Appleton hires a new public works director, and they didn't have too far to look. The common council names Laura Jungwirth to the post. She currently serves as Menasha's ...
Aug 09, 2024 City of Appleton logo (Image courtesy City of Appleton)
Neenah community mourns loss of elementary school principal, Amber Zernzach
NEENAH, Wis. -- An elementary school principal from the Neenah Joint School District has passed away. Tullar Elementary School Principal Amber Zernzach died on August 2. She was 36. Zernzach was diagn...
Aug 08, 2024
Green Bay shooting now a homicide case
GREEN BAY, WI -- A Green Bay shooting incident is now a homicide. Brandon Ramirez has died from the injuries suffered in the shooting last Wednesday. Ramirez was dropped off at a Green Bay hospital wi...
Aug 08, 2024 (Image courtesy Green Bay Police Department)
Appleton International Airport terminal expansion on course (VIDEO)
NEENAH, WI -- The expansion of Appleton International Airport is on course for completion weeks before the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay. Fliers and residents are in for unique experiences whether they'...
Aug 08, 2024 47,000 sq ft expansion of Appleton Intl Airport terminal expected to open in March 2025
Neenah man convicted in crash that killed 4 siblings
WAUPACA, Wis. -- A Neenah man who killed four siblings in a drunk driving crash reaches a plea deal with prosecutors. Scott Farmer is convicted in Waupaca County Court on four counts of Homicide by In...
Aug 08, 2024 (Photo provided by the Waupaca County Sheriff's Office)
Lawrence University purchases the historic Courtney Woolen Mill
APPLETON, Wis--The Courtney Woolen Mill along the Fox River has a new owner. Lawrence University closes on the purchase of the historic structure. The school is still developing plans for the building...
Aug 07, 2024 (Photo provided by Lawrence University)
Oshkosh police investigating thefts from boats
OSHKOSH, Wis. -- Oshkosh police are warning anglers to remove fishing gear and other valuables after bringing their boats off the water for the night. That follows several reports of thefts of fishing...
Aug 07, 2024 (Image from the Oshkosh Police Department)
