Category Archives: Local News
Mile of Music to raise funds for Fox Valley tornado recovery
APPLETON, Wis. - Mile of Music will use this year's festival to support tornado recovery efforts and those impacted in communities across the Fox Valley. Mile of Music returns July 30 through August 2...
Jul 30, 2026 Mile of Music to support tornado relief
Barnes ends campaign for governor (Audio)
(MADISON, WI) -- Former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes drops out of the race for governor. In a social media post, Barnes says it is clear that Representative Francesca Hong is going to win the De...
Jul 30, 2026
1 killed, 1 hurt in Outagamie County crash
TOWN OF LIBERTY, Wis. -- One person is dead -- another is hurt -- following a crash in Outagamie County. The sheriff's office says a car pulled out in front of a motorcycle at the intersection of Stat...
Jul 30, 2026 (Image: Outagamie County Sheriff's Office)
Inspections underway on tornado-damaged buildings in Menasha, Fox Crossing, and Neenah
MENASHA, Wis--The Winnebago County Emergency Management Department begins inspections today (Thursday) on buildings damaged by Monday's tornado in Menasha, Fox Crossing, and Neenah. Specialist Karolin...
Jul 30, 2026 (Image provided by Winnebago County Emergency Management)
Hong extends Democratic lead in Marquette Law School poll [AUDIO]
MILWAUKEE -- A new Marquette Law School Poll shows Rep. Francesca Hong stretching her lead in the Democratic primary race for governor. The poll was conducted in the days after Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez...
Jul 30, 2026 razihusin / Depositphotos.com
Tornado leaves Lamers Bus Line terminal damaged
(MENASHA, WI) -- The Lamers Bus Lines terminal in Menasha sustained substantial damage in Monday's tornado. The company says parts of the building along Novak Drivewere torn apart--and some some schoo...
Jul 29, 2026 Lamers Bus Lines logo (Photo: golamers.com)
Drones banned over Fox Cities tornado damage areas (Audio)
(MENASHA, WI) -- Drones are now banned above the tornado damage areas in Menasha, Neenah and Fox Crossing. The Federal Aviation Administration has set up a "no fly zone" above a circle containing the ...
Jul 29, 2026 Flying Drone (Free Stock Photos)
Menasha electrical system needs major repairs (Audio)
(MENASHA, WI) -- It could be sometime before electrical service is restored to all homes and businesses in Menasha. Menasha Utilities General Manager Melanie Krause says they are bringing in ou...
Jul 29, 2026 Menasha Utilities crew at work (photo; Facebook)
Thrivent commits $500,000 for tornado relief
(APPLETON, WI) -- Thrivent is committing $500,000 dollars to tornado relief efforts. The financial services company is matching employee donations and is doing a one dollar for every two dollars donat...
Jul 29, 2026 (Image provided by Thrivent)
Fox Crossing hopes boil water order over by week's end (Audio)
(FOX CROSSING, WI) -- The village of Fox Crossing hopes to lift a boil water order by the end of the week. Village Administrator Jeff Sturgell says they are working to restore full pressure to their s...
Jul 29, 2026 Fox Crossing Water Tower (photo: YouTube.com)
