Category Archives: Local News
U.S. Supreme Court 'punts' on redistricting
The state's political boundaries that Republicans drew in 2011 will be in place for this fall's elections. The U.S. Supreme Court sent the case back to a federal district court, in a unanimous ruling ...
Jun 18, 2018
Attempted burglary in Grand chute
Grand Chute police are investigating an attempted burglary on the south west side. Police say someone tried to take a purse from a home in the 1600 block of South Nicolet Rd. Police say they were call...
Jun 18, 2018
Group welcomes fewer refugees than expected
A local organization that helps refugees says they haven't welcomed as many families as previous years. Tami McLaughlin is the director of World Relief Fox Valley. She says they were hoping to help 15...
Jun 18, 2018
Appleton library hosts summer reading program
The summer reading program is underway at the Appleton Public Library. Children's Services Supervisor Ann Cooksey says people can participate at the library or online. She says they want to encourage ...
Jun 18, 2018
State to send out voter registration reminders
Wisconsin voters that aren't registered yet will be getting reminder postcards in the mail starting this week. Reid Magney is a spokesman for the state Elections Commission. He says the cards are diff...
Jun 17, 2018
Appleton scales back plans for Telulah Park
The city of Appleton is scaling back plans for lower Telulah Park by the Fox River. Bids for a trail, parking lot, and an ADA accessible kayak and boat launch and fishing pier came in at least $200,00...
Jun 17, 2018 (Image from the City of Appleton)
Expert gives advice for hot and humid weather
It's expected to be a hot and humid weekend. Mary Dorn of the Outagamie County Public Health department has some advice. She says people should stay cool by using air conditioning and fans. Dorn says ...
Jun 15, 2018
"Build Like A Girl" teaches girls about construction
About 40 girls are learning about the construction industry today. Miron Construction is holding its annual "Build Like A Girl" event. Jen Bauer is a spokeswoman for the company that's based in Fox Cr...
Jun 15, 2018
Appleton leaders consider rule change for chickens
Appleton leaders will consider some rule changes for backyard chickens. The city council agreed to let people raise chickens about a year ago. Alderman Vered Meltzer wants to eliminate the power of ne...
Jun 15, 2018 (Image from the City of Appleton)
Appleton outdoor Farm Market starts tomorrow
Tomorrow is the first day of Appleton's outdoor Farm Market along part of College Avenue in the downtown. Djuanna Hugdahl of Appleton Downtown Incorporated organizes the market. She says depending on ...
Jun 15, 2018 (Image provided by Appleton Downtown Incorporated)
