Category Archives: Local News
Roth, Steineke push for wetlands bill
Two Republican lawmakers from the Fox Cities are defending their proposal to eliminate the DNR's permitting process for wetlands. Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke of Vandenbroek and Sen. Roger Ro...
Dec 21, 2017
No structural damage from Meijer fire
There isn't any structural damage to a store that's under construction in Grand Chute, after a fire last night. Meijer is off N. Richmond Street by the I-41 exit. Asst. Fire Chief Matt Kazriel says th...
Dec 21, 2017
Clinic may be impacted by U.S. Venture plans
A health clinic in downtown Appleton could be affected by U.S. Venture's proposed new headquarters. Mosaic Family Health is part of the identified site for the nearly $50 million project. But Mayor Ti...
Dec 21, 2017
Hanna says there's "significant interest" in library project
Developers have another three weeks to put together their ideas for a new Appleton Public Library and the city's leader is encouraged. The library board put out what's called a "request for proposals"...
Dec 21, 2017 (Image from the City of Appleton)
Kaukauna fire department hosts open house
Kaukauna firefighters hosted had an open house last night to show off their new station. They gave tours to the public. Trevor Frank was the lead architect of the project. He says they went from about...
Dec 20, 2017
Seymour man reaches plea deal in Halloween death
A 19-year-old Seymour man reached a plea deal in a crash that claimed the life of a teenager. Prosecutors say Blake Doxtator was speeding on Bain Road in the town of Oneida on Halloween of last year w...
Dec 20, 2017
Man gets 3 yrs in prison for Appleton East High incident
A 22-year-old man accused of having guns in his car at Appleton East High School is going to prison for three years. Prosecutors say Blong Vang of Wausau went to the school to retaliate against a spec...
Dec 20, 2017
Salvation Army needs bell ringers for Friday
The Salvation Army Fox Cities is looking for bell ringers for the largest match day of the year on Friday. Spokesman Robb Waugus says they need about 200 volunteers to fill their remaining shifts. The...
Dec 20, 2017
Vos concerned about 'dark store loophole' bill
The leader of the Assembly says it's unlikely that lawmakers will pass the so-called "dark store loophole" bill. Speaker Robin Vos says he has "serious concerns" about the proposal. It has bi-partisan...
Dec 20, 2017
Cintas receiving tax credits from state
The state will provide tax credits for a company that's expanding in Greenville. Cintas is building a 54,000 square foot laundry and maintenance facility. Construction started over the summer near Hig...
Dec 20, 2017
