Category Archives: Local News
Democrat Gronik drops out of governor's race
There's one fewer Democratic candidate in the race for governor. Businessman Andy Gronik of the Milwaukee area says it's time for him to step down and give someone a legitimate chance to win in Novemb...
Jun 21, 2018
G.B. police investigating attempted bank robbery
Green Bay police are looking for a man who tried to rob a bank on the west side this morning at 9:15 a.m. Capt. Kevin Warych says the man asked a clerk for all the money in the till and said he didn't...
Jun 21, 2018
'Make Music Day' comes to downtown Appleton
Today downtown Appleton will be more musical than usual. The city is joining more than 800 places around the world participating in Make Music Day. Katie Schmitt is the education administrator for Hei...
Jun 21, 2018
Tonight is Summer Safety Night in Fox Crossing
Tonight is the annual Summer Safety Night in Fox Crossing. The event aims to bring awareness to crime prevention efforts. Dan Wiechman is the community liaison officer for the village. He says they'll...
Jun 21, 2018 (Image from Village of Fox Crossing)
Hanna: Sports facility proposal is on city's agenda
Appleton's leader says the proposed Fox Cities Champion Center is on the schedule. Mayor Tim Hanna says they received updated documents last week with the actual cost. He says the city council wasn't ...
Jun 20, 2018
Manitowoc teen nominated for national awards
A Manitowoc teen is a finalist in two categories for the National Youth Activist Awards. 15-year-old Lucas Smith is going to Nashville, Tennessee this weekend. He's among 100 finalists from around the...
Jun 20, 2018
Storm in northern WI results in extensive damages
People in northern Wisconsin are trying to clean up after a storm dropped heavy rain in the region. Andrew Beckett is a spokesman for Wisconsin Emergency Management. He says part of the area saw up to...
Jun 20, 2018
Court rules to release records in UW-Oshkosh misconduct case
A state appeals court says UW-Oshkosh must release records related to a misconduct investigation involving a business professor. A reporter with the student newspaper filed an open records request in ...
Jun 20, 2018
National day encourages use of public transport
Tomorrow is the 13th annual National Dump the Pump Day and the head of the local bus system hopes this encourages people to use public transportation. Ron McDonald is general manager of Valley Transit...
Jun 20, 2018
New sports center awaits Appleton's approval
An official in Grand Chute say he's still waiting for Appleton city leaders to sign on to a community agreement that would pave the way for a sports facility. Dave Schowalter is the town chairman. He ...
Jun 20, 2018 (Image from the City of Appleton)
