Category Archives: Local News
Building for Kids concerned about ramp impact
Leaders of the children's museum in downtown Appleton are concerned about the effects of demolishing a parking ramp. The Blue Ramp is next to the Building for Kids. Executive Director Jarrad Bittner s...
Mar 12, 2018
Special street signs set for Marigold Mile
The Marigold Mile won't return to S. Oneida Street in Appleton until next year, but new street signs will be going up in that area this year. Crews will be rebuilding the street from the Oneida Skylin...
Mar 12, 2018
Jury: Flatoff was competent during standoff
Jurors say a man was not suffering from a mental disease when he caused a deadly standoff in Neenah. They came back with a verdict this afternoon in the second phase of Brian Flatoff's trial. The 48-y...
Mar 12, 2018
Genrich to run for G.B. mayor
A state lawmaker is the first candidate to officially get into next year's race for mayor of Green Bay. Democratic Rep. Eric Genrich says his decision is based on his commitment to public service, and...
Mar 12, 2018
Fundraiser ends with shaved heads
More than 100 people shaved their heads yesterday for a good cause. It was a part of the annual St. Baldrick's event to raise money for childhood cancer research. Host Tom Verbrick says there are a lo...
Mar 12, 2018
2nd phase of Flatoff trial to start
After jurors found a 48-year-old man guilty of all 14 charges in a deadly standoff in Neenah, they'll now have to decide if he was mentally competent at the time. The second phase of Brian Flatoff's t...
Mar 12, 2018
Firm updates Appleton parking study
One of the parking ramps in downtown Appleton is awaiting the wrecking ball, and a consultant reaffirmed that the city doesn't need to build a new one right now. Public Works Director Paula Vandehey s...
Mar 12, 2018 (Image from the City of Appleton)
Expo center could bring return visitors
Stakeholders from the tourism industry will be at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center today and tomorrow, and a business leader hopes the new venue will help boost tourism in the area. Jennifer Stephany ...
Mar 12, 2018 (Image provided by Appleton Downtown Incorporated)
Award-winning musician to teach Oshkosh students
A co-founder of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra is coming to Oshkosh this week to work with nearly 500 music students. Yukiko Grine is the orchestra teacher at Oshkosh North and West high schools. She sa...
Mar 11, 2018 (Image provided by the Oshkosh Area School District)
Girl Scout delivers cookies to cancer patients
A local Girl Scout continued her tradition of delivering Girl Scout Cookies to cancer patients. Eleven-year-old Katelyn Hoelzel brought more than 70 boxes to Fox Valley Hematology and Oncology on Appl...
Mar 9, 2018
