Category Archives: Local News
State has fewer public workers than average
The percentage of public employees in the state is below the national average. The Wisconsin Budget Project reports only 14 other states have fewer. Researcher Tamarine Cornelius says about 75 percent...
Mar 27, 2018
Goodwill combining 2 programs
Two local programs that are run by Goodwill Industries are merging. NeighborCARE has focused on connecting seniors with others to reduce isolation. Neighborhood Partners works to build relationships i...
Mar 27, 2018
DeCoster talks about running for Kaukauna mayor
Voters in Kaukauna will pick a new mayor next Tuesday. Alderman Tony Penterman and Marty DeCoster will be on the ballot. DeCoster owns Plan B Sports Bar in the downtown area. He says his experience ru...
Mar 27, 2018
Local hospitals report increase in stomach flu cases
Local hospitals are seeing an increase in stomach flu cases. It's also known as the GI flu. Doctor Bob Zemple is an emergency medicine physician with BayCare Clinic. He says the cold weather is keepin...
Mar 26, 2018
Greenville leaders look at incorporating into village
Greenville leaders are looking at the idea of incorporating into a village. Town Chair Jack Anderson says it's something that's been talked about for years. He says there's a lot of pros from protecti...
Mar 26, 2018
Walker signs school safety bill
Governor Walker is putting a plan in place to upgrade safety at schools. He stopped at Haen Elementary School in Kaukauna this morning to sign a bill into law. It sets aside $100 million for districts...
Mar 26, 2018
LU student wins fellowship for gaming
A Lawrence University senior will spend a year traveling the world while following one of his passions. Eli Cauley is one of 40 students in the country to win the Watson Fellowship. He'll get $30,000 ...
Mar 26, 2018
Search on hold for missing Reedsville teen in gulf
The Coast Guard suspended the search for a 16-year-old Reedsville boy who went missing while swimming in Alabama. Jevon Lemke was on vacation with his family in the Fort Morgan area, south of Mobile. ...
Mar 26, 2018
3rd machine running at former Appleton Coated mill
A third paper machine is up-and-running inside the former Appleton Coated paper mill in Combined Locks. It went online today. The mill is now owned by Industrial Assets. General manager Doug Osterberg...
Mar 26, 2018
Man arrested for two crashes in Oshkosh
Oshkosh police say the same 19-year-old man was involved in two crashes early this morning, north of the downtown. Lt. Andrew Lecker says he led police on a short chase in a stolen car. He says office...
Mar 26, 2018 (Image from the Oshkosh Police Department)
