Category Archives: Local News
Wilkinson to retire as Neenah's chief
Neenah's top cop plans to retire this year. Police Chief Kevin Wilkinson notified the city's police commission of his decision, so members can start the search. He joined the Neenah department nine ye...
Jan 08, 2018
Menasha won't have referendum on bridge
There won't be a referendum in Menasha in April on the Racine Street Bridge. Mayor Don Merkes vetoed the proposed advisory question, and the city council failed to override him. The 5-3 vote last week...
Jan 08, 2018 (Image provided by City of Menasha)
Valley Transit gets boost from free rides
Over 2,900 more people rode Valley Transit buses on Saturdays in December to take advantage of a special promotion. The bus system offered free rides on Saturdays during that month. That's different f...
Jan 08, 2018
'Peeping Tom' in Buchanan arrested
Sheriff's deputies arrested a man for peeping in windows in the town of Buchanan last night. They were called to a home on Brookhaven Drive around 8:15 p.m. Outagamie County Sgt. Nathan Borman says 42...
Jan 08, 2018
Appleton airport to add non-stop flight to Denver
Appleton International Airport will begin offering nonstop flights to Denver in June. United Express will run one daily flight between the two cities. Airport Director Abe Weber says the 8:30 a.m. fli...
Jan 08, 2018 (Image from Appleton International Airport)
Shiocton fire leaves about 25 out in the cold
An early morning fire at a 16-unit apartment complex in Shiocton left about 25 people without a place to stay. The fire broke out just before 1:00 a.m. near Broad and Railroad streets. Shiocton Bovina...
Jan 08, 2018
61-year-old G.B. woman hit her head, died
Green Bay police officials are releasing the name of the woman who died after hitting her head outside in the cold on the city's northeast side last week. They say 61-year-old Holly VanArk took a cab ...
Jan 08, 2018
Walker leaves fate of "dark store loophole" to Legislature
Governor Walker is leaving the fate of the so-called "dark store loophole" in the hands of the Legislature. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he has concerns about the bill and he might not hold a vote....
Jan 08, 2018
A bill could give communities say in cell tower locations
A proposal would give communities more of a say in the location of large cell phone towers. Neenah and Appleton lost lawsuits after trying to deny permits for a tower. Lawmakers severely limited the p...
Jan 08, 2018
List ranks Oshkosh as one of the best job markets
The head of a business group in Oshkosh is reacting to a list that ranks the area's job market as one of the best in the country. ZipRecruiter says the Oshkosh area is third on its list. Jason White i...
Jan 08, 2018
