Category Archives: Local News
Former L.C. teacher ordered to stand trial
A former Little Chute High School teacher is facing a trial on charges he repeatedly sexually assaulted a student. Forty-six-year-old Jason LaVigne was in Outagamie County court this morning for a pre...
Aug 17, 2018
ATW marks 10 yrs with Allegiant Air
Today is the 10-year anniversary of the first non-stop flight from Appleton International Airport to Las Vegas. Airport Director Abe Weber says since then, Allegiant Air expanded, and over 800,000 peo...
Aug 17, 2018 (Image from Appleton International Airport)
Hortonville unveiling stadium upgrades
The Hortonville school district is celebrating a renovated stadium today with a day's worth of activities. They include a boys soccer game, tailgate party, and dedication ceremony before the first foo...
Aug 17, 2018
Diversity celebration set for Saturday
An annual event that highlights the changing demographics in the Fox Cities will be at Jefferson Park in Menasha tomorrow. It will be the 26th year of the Community Cookout hosted by Celebrate Diversi...
Aug 17, 2018
Eagle Point, trail opens along Fox River
A new place for seniors and a riverfront trail are now open along the Fox River in Appleton. Eagle Point Senior Living has apartments and assisted living facilities on the site of the former Foremost ...
Aug 17, 2018
G.B. police worried about 10 incidents of shots fired
There have been 10 incidents of shots fired in Green Bay in the past four months, and police are concerned innocent people will get hurt. Up until this week, only homes or vehicles were hit. Police sa...
Aug 17, 2018
Wisconsin Gridiron Festival kicks off tomorrow
About 1,300 players from across northeast Wisconsin and the UP will be in Appleton tomorrow for what could be the state's largest youth football event ever. It's the first year of the Wisconsin Gridir...
Aug 17, 2018
Appleton city council joins push for I-41 expansion
Appleton's city council is taking a rare stance and urging the state to expand I-41 in the Fox Cities. Members typically don't formally weigh in on state issues or road projects. Alderman Chris Croatt...
Aug 16, 2018 (Image from the City of Appleton)
State unemployment rate stays the same for July
The state's unemployment rate stayed the same last month at two-point-nine percent. Preliminary figures from the state Department of Workforce Development show an increase in 9,100 private-sector jobs...
Aug 16, 2018
Electrical issue caused Brin Building fire
Investigators say the fire that heavily damaged the Brin Building in downtown Menasha was caused by an electrical issue. Assistant Chief Vernon Green of Neenah-Menasha Fire Rescue says they determined...
Aug 16, 2018
