Category Archives: Local News
Alcohol may be a factor in fatal crash
Brown County Sheriff's officials believe the driver of a vehicle that crossed the center line hitting another vehicle was drunk. That driver, a 31-year-old Gillette man, was pronounced dead at the sce...
Jul 20, 2018
Fox Cities Chamber starts search for next leader
Recruitment efforts are getting started for the next leader Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce. Bruce Zak is the chair of the chamber's board. He says they're excited to launch their official search proce...
Jul 20, 2018
Expert says referendum won't affect voter turnout
A polling expert says she doesn't expect an advisory referendum on legalizing medical marijuana to bring out more voters. It'll be on the November 6th ballot in Brown County. Professor Wendy Scattergo...
Jul 19, 2018
Man talks about helping bicyclist on Menasha bridge
A man who helped a bicyclist on a lift bridge in Menasha on the Fourth of July is talking about what happened. 25-year-old Nic Reisdorf of Little Chute says he was five cars from the crossing gates wh...
Jul 19, 2018
State unemployment rate rises slightly
The state's unemployment rate rose a bit last month. It went from 2.8 percent in May to 2.9 percent in June. Preliminary figures from the state Department of Workforce Development show private compani...
Jul 19, 2018
Miron to donate amphitheater in Jones Park
A local company will build an amphitheater in Jones Park in downtown Appleton, and donate it to the city. Miron Construction announced the $1 million gift for the company's 100th anniversary. CEO Dave...
Jul 19, 2018
Construction starts soon on sports facility
Now that all 10 communities are on board with a proposed sports facility in Grand Chute, a local group will focus on construction and getting teams to play there. The Fox Cities Champion Center will b...
Jul 19, 2018
Appleton bans smoking near playgrounds
People won't be able to smoke within 20-feet of a playground in Appleton parks anymore. The city council unanimously put the ban in place last night. Ald. Rachel Raasch was one of the co-authors of th...
Jul 19, 2018 (Image from the City of Appleton)
More local schools get safety grants
A number of school districts in the area are getting money, in another round of school safety grants. The state justice department is giving nearly $87,000 to Seymour to make improvements to buildings...
Jul 19, 2018
Group launches 'Water Watcher' program
A local nonprofit is doing something different to promote water safety. Safe Kids Fox Valley is encouraging parents and caregivers to designate a Water Watcher, anytime children are around water. Sara...
Jul 19, 2018
