Category Archives: Local News
Bankruptcy court approves Appvion sale
A federal bankruptcy court approved the sale of Appvion to a group of lenders. Franklin Advisors is the top firm involved in the purchase, and the group previously announced its bid in February. The b...
May 14, 2018 (Image provided by Appvion)
Avery's attorney can file longer motion
A state appeals court will let Steven Avery's attorney file a longer-than-normal motion for his case. The 2nd District Court set the limit at 31,000 words. His lawyer, Kathleen Zellner, has until next...
May 14, 2018
State launches site for child tax rebate
People can start applying online tomorrow for a $100 per-child tax rebate. The state is launching a website with information about eligibility, and how to submit a claim. People need to apply by July ...
May 14, 2018
Gambling advocate reacts to sports ruling
An advocacy group is reacting to today's U.S. Supreme Court ruling on sports gambling. Justices voted 7-2 to throw out a national law that banned state-authorized sports gambling in places outside of ...
May 14, 2018
State sets up mobile jobs center
The state now has a mobile jobs unit to travel across Wisconsin and the Midwest to reach out to people looking for jobs. Christopher Hagerup is the deputy secretary of the Department of Workforce Deve...
May 14, 2018
Airbnb reports local college graduation stays
It was a big weekend for graduates at UW-Oshkosh and UW-Green Bay, and a home-sharing service says some of their families stayed at places through Airbnb. Spokesman Ben Briet says hotels are typically...
May 14, 2018
Stretch of Hwy. 441 to close overnight
Drivers won't be able to use Highway 441 North between the exits for Oneida and Calumet streets overnight, for the next several days. The DOT is closing the road tonight through Thursday. The on-ramps...
May 14, 2018
Winnebago Mental Health could lose Medicare contract
The state needs to make some changes at the Winnebago Mental Health Institute in Oshkosh, or lose its Medicare contract. Federal inspectors issued 48 citations last December and in February. They foun...
May 14, 2018
Chilton man dies after motorcycle crash
A 55-year-old Chilton man died from his injuries, after a car hit his motorcycle yesterday. The Calumet County Coroner says James Schwamer was flown to a hospital by helicopter. Sheriff's deputies say...
May 14, 2018
Jacque wants to move up to state Senate
After spending over seven years in the Assembly, a Republican from De Pere is running for a state Senate seat. Rep. Andre Jacque squares off against businessman Alex Renard of De Pere tomorrow. They'r...
May 14, 2018
