Category Archives: Local News
G.C. led in new housing starts last year
The community with the most new housing starts in the Fox Cities last year was Grand Chute. Chief building inspector Cary Nate says they issued 82 permits. Greenville and Kaukauna tied for second with...
Mar 19, 2018
Senate to take up school safety
The Senate is returning to the Capitol tomorrow, and members are expected to talk about school safety. The proposals are different from what the Assembly is planning to take up. Assembly Majority Lead...
Mar 19, 2018
Sen. Johnson optimistic about "right-to-try" bill
Sen. Ron Johnson is still optimistic that his "right-to-try" bill will become law. It would allow terminally ill patients to use experimental drugs that aren't approved by the FDA. It was introduced l...
Mar 18, 2018
Five poems picked for Appleton sidewalks
Five new poems will be stamped into sidewalks around Appleton this year. The city picked five entries, out of more than 200, for the annual program. City spokesman Chad Doran says some are happy and s...
Mar 16, 2018 (Image from the City of Appleton)
Seymour tops fundraising goal for K-9
A 10,000 matching grant helped put Seymour police over the top of the department's fundraising goal to get a K-9. Chief Richard Buntrock says a couple offered the money over a 20-day period, and they ...
Mar 16, 2018
'New Dublin' gets ready for parade, party
St. Patrick's Day is tomorrow, and a big crowd is expected in New London. The city turns into New Dublin for the celebration, and it includes a party tent and parade. Jill Hart is the parade director ...
Mar 16, 2018
Counseling program in Neenah wins state award
An elementary school in Neenah is getting some statewide attention for its counseling program. Wilson Elementary won a "Programs of Promise" award from the Wisconsin School Counselor Association. Coun...
Mar 16, 2018 (Image provided by the Neenah Joint School District)
Two arrested for Appleton shooting
Appleton police say a fight between two men led to yesterday's shooting on the south side. Sgt. Dave Lund says 32-year-old David Hall fired at least six shots at a man who was fighting with Hall's hal...
Mar 16, 2018
Hundreds turn out to talk about a new library in Appleton
Hundreds of people turned out yesterday to tell Appleton city officials what they think about the design proposed for a new library at the Soldier's Square parking ramp. Pictures of what the nearly $3...
Mar 16, 2018
Hintz: Walker's school safety plans not enough
A Democrat from Oshkosh says Governor Walker's plans don't go far enough. Assembly Minority Leader Gordon Hintz says instead of investing in kids and taking action to reduce gun violence the governor ...
Mar 16, 2018
