Category Archives: Local News
Little interest in elderly camera program so far
Several months after the state justice department launched a program to protect against elder abuse, the offer of free cameras hasn't taken off. A spokesman says they've received seven requests for in...
Jun 5, 2018
Museum has deals for lower-income kids
A children's museum in downtown Appleton is trying to make it easier for families to afford a visit. Katy Compton is a spokeswoman for The Building for Kids. She says every child and family deserves a...
Jun 5, 2018
Snow lingers in Appleton ramp
There's still a reminder of winter in a downtown Appleton parking ramp. A pile of snow about 15-feet high is in an open area in the middle of the Yellow Ramp. City spokesman Chad Doran says it's desig...
Jun 5, 2018
Man gets prison for Lambeau Field chase
A 40-year-old man is going to prison for one-and-a-half years, after he went on a rampage at Lambeau Field last December. Chay Vang reached a plea deal with prosecutors. They say he intentionally ramm...
Jun 5, 2018
Weed that causes burns is spreading
A weed that can cause burns is spreading to more parts of Wisconsin. The DNR says the wild parsnip can be seen along roads and trails, and in grassy fields in the southern part of the state, and it's ...
Jun 5, 2018
State farmers a little behind due to wet spring
The wet spring forced plenty of farmers to hold off on planting. Across the state they're not too far behind. Corn planting is at the same pace as last year and one day behind the average. Darrel McCa...
Jun 5, 2018
State gives funding to "Know Meth" campaign
The state's top cop was in De Pere yesterday talk about a campaign targeting the growing meth problem in Wisconsin. Attorney General Brad Schimel kicked off the next phase of Know Meth. It includes ad...
Jun 4, 2018
Auto repair shop offers loaner bikes
An auto shop in Appleton is offering loaner bikes while customers cars are getting fixed. Matthews Tire is on the east side on Van Roy Road. Manager Rick Roesler says they have four bikes available. H...
Jun 4, 2018
Walker plans to be in Flag Day Parade
Organizers of Saturday's Flag Day Parade in Appleton say Governor Walker is planning to be in the parade. It's the first time a sitting governor has been in the parade, since former Governor Lee Sherm...
Jun 4, 2018
Broadcast group inviting 4 Dems for debate
Only four of the 10 Democrats running for governor will be able to participate in a July debate hosted by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association. The group says the top four will be determined by the ...
Jun 4, 2018
