Category Archives: Local News
Police say suspected drunk driver ran, fell off roof
Appleton police say a suspected drunk driver led them on a short chase before he got out of his truck and ran from officers on the city's north side. Sergeant Dave Lund says police were called to the ...
Feb 09, 2018
Data shows number of overweight adults in Fox Valley
New data from three healthcare systems Ascension, Aurora, and ThedaCare are shedding light on the number of people in the area who are overweight or obese. Sarah Wright is the program manager with Wei...
Feb 09, 2018
Appvion receives bid from current lenders
An Appleton paper company that filed for Chapter 11 in October is looking for a new buyer. Appvion spokesman Bill Van Den Brandt says they've been negotiating with their lenders and have been weighing...
Feb 09, 2018 (Image provided by Appvion)
Police looking for crucifix-wielding vandal
Police say they're looking for a man who stole a crucifix and used it to smash a sign outside of a TV station. Ashwaubenon public safety officers were called to Nativity of Our Lord Church around 8:45...
Feb 09, 2018
Sturgeon spearing on Lake Winnebago may last 16 days
The sturgeon spearing season starts tomorrow and an expert says on Lake Winnebago it'll probably last the full 16 days. Ryan Koenigs is a senior fisheries biologist with the DNR. He says earlier this ...
Feb 09, 2018 (Image from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources)
Oshkosh Corp. deal calls for revamping FMTV
The Oshkosh Corporation has a new major contract with the Army and workers will be making a series of improvements to one of its models. The seven-year, $476 million deal is for the next fleet of FMTV...
Feb 08, 2018
L.U. report highlights diversity efforts
Lawrence University highlighted diversity efforts in the Appleton area during the school's annual Report to the Community today. Kimberly Barrett is the vice president for diversity and inclusion at L...
Feb 08, 2018
G.B. schools to search for new Washington principal
The Green Bay school district will do a nationwide search for a specialized principal at Washington Middle School. Administrators dealt with controversy last summer over safety concerns at the school ...
Feb 08, 2018
Bullfrogs stadium deal came together quickly
A leader in Ashwaubenon says it took about 30 days to come to an agreement with the owners of the Green Bay Bullfrogs to build a baseball stadium to the village. Allison Swanson is the village manager...
Feb 08, 2018
GOP could add sales tax holiday to child tax credit
A deal between Assembly Republicans and Governor Walker would give parents a $100 child tax credit and create a sales tax holiday. It's not known if the Majority Republicans in the Senate are on board...
Feb 08, 2018
