Category Archives: Local News
Renard talks about workers, road budget
Two Republicans are squaring off next Tuesday in a special primary election in the Senate's 1st District. Representative Andre Jacque of De Pere will take on businessman Alex Renard of De Pere. Renard...
May 11, 2018
Hwy. 10-441 interchange project hits milestone
There's a sign of progress on the work at the Highway 10-441 interchange with I-41. DOT Project Manager Tom Buchholz says they're done with one part of building the bridges for the various ramps. He s...
May 11, 2018
Local high school students get FVTC degree
Some local high school students received a technical college degree last evening, thanks to a partnership with Fox Valley Technical College. Fifteen students graduated from FVTC's Automotive Youth Edu...
May 11, 2018
State Republican convention today
Republicans from around the state start gathering today in Milwaukee for the state party's annual convention. Party Executive Director Mark Morgan says their theme is "Delivering Results Moving Wiscon...
May 11, 2018
"RENT" opens in downtown Appleton tonight
An award-winning musical is opening in downtown Appleton tonight. "RENT" is at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center on its 20th anniversary tour. Spokeswoman Trisha Witt says it's the same show that ...
May 11, 2018
Appeals court rules Nellum's case can continue
A state appeals court is denying a 34-year-old man's request to put his case on hold in a downtown Appleton shooting. Henry Nellum is challenging the felony murder charge against him for the death of ...
May 10, 2018
Kaukauna returns $880K for bridge project
Kaukauna is losing $880,000 in federal funding to fix the Veterans Memorial Bridge near the downtown. City leaders wanted the state to pitch in, because the lift mechanism is needed for the Fox River ...
May 10, 2018
New Skyline Comedy Club owners in place
The Skyline Comedy Club in Appleton officially has new owners. Adam Norwest and his family bought the venue in the flats, and their first show since taking over was last night. He says they're looking...
May 10, 2018
Group holding meeting on Crystal Ballroom
There's a push to save a dance hall that's east of Sherwood, and a group is meeting tonight to talk about the future of the Crystal Ballroom. The owners of the building on Highway B in St. John want t...
May 10, 2018
Oshkosh to replace Menominee Park tennis courts
The tennis courts at Oshkosh's Menominee Park will get a makeover this summer. The city plans to spend more than $280,000 to replace them. Parks and Recreation Director Ray Maurer says they're in disr...
May 10, 2018 (Image provided by the City of Oshkosh)
