Category Archives: Local News
Man arrested for unauthorized plane takeoff
A Neenah man is in custody after trying to run away from the police in a plane...and crashing it into a field in Waupaca County last Friday. The Winnebago County Sheriff's office says a 47-year-old ma...
Sep 02, 2018
Greenville leaders look to improve safety at intersection
The town of Greenville wants to improve safety at a busy intersection. Town Administrator Joel Gregozeski says they're asking for money from the DOT for upgrades. He says the town is supporting an app...
Sep 02, 2018
Students move in to UW-Oshkosh residence halls
UW Oshkosh is getting ready for thousands of students to move in over the weekend. Liz Morrell is the associate director of residence life. She says about five-hundred people will move in tomorrow. Sh...
Aug 31, 2018
Flooding could impact weekend travel
Flooding in parts of the state could complicate Labor Day travel. DOT spokesman Mark Kantola says some highways are still shut down because of high water or washouts. He says with the flooding, there ...
Aug 31, 2018
Emergency rule put in place for handling deer
An emergency rule passed this month by the state's Natural Resources Board will change the way many hunters handle the deer they harvest. It's aimed at reducing the spread of chronic wasting disease w...
Aug 31, 2018
Special Olympics regional building hit hard by flood
The regional headquarters of the Special Olympics of Wisconsin located off of Highway KK in Harrison is trying to come back from water damage. Spokesman Tommy Jaime says their building and van were vi...
Aug 31, 2018
Appleton police locate truck involved in shooting
Appleton police say they have the truck that was the target of a shooting at an intersection just south of downtown. Sergeant Dave Lund says they found the victim as well. He says they're following up...
Aug 31, 2018
Appleton crow tests positive for West Nile virus
The Appleton City Health Department says a dead crow found in Appleton tested positive for West Nile virus. It's the first bird to test positive in Outagamie County since they started testing for it o...
Aug 31, 2018
2 Appleton railroad crossings reopen
Two railroad crossings on the West side of Appleton opened this morning. City Traffic Engineer Eric Lom says the Canadian National Railroad made the repairs and construction started Monday. He says it...
Aug 31, 2018 (Image from the City of Appleton)
Today is International Overdose Awareness Day
A memorial walk in Appleton yesterday set the stage for International Overdose Awareness Day which is today. The StewKelley Memorial Walk event combines the last names of its two organizers who each l...
Aug 31, 2018
