Category Archives: Local News
Referendum proposed for Greenville fire station
Greenville might hold a referendum next summer on a proposed new fire station. The town's facilities committee is recommending an August 14th vote on a project that could cost up to $6.7 million. Town...
Dec 08, 2017
Asking minor for nude pictures now a crime
A Republican lawmaker says a new law closes a loophole with sexually explicit pictures of minors. Rep. Andre Jacque of De Pere says prosecutors haven't been able to do anything, if an adult asks a min...
Dec 08, 2017
Menasha's former City Hall could hit market soon
Menasha's former City Hall will soon be on the market. Planner Sam Schroeder says the city council agreed to list the three-story building for $432,000. It's on the corner of Main and Chute streets. H...
Dec 08, 2017 (Image provided by City of Menasha)
Salvation Army hopes for momentum at kettles
The red kettle campaign for the Salvation Army Fox Cities is behind the pace to reach the organization's goal for its bell-ringing campaign. Spokesman Robb Waugus hopes two match days will help turn t...
Dec 08, 2017
UW-GB hosting Kwanzaa celebration
There's a celebration of Kwanzaa tomorrow on the UW-Green Bay campus. Organizer Bao Sengkhammee says the holiday is an African-American tradition that emphasizes community and cultural pride. She says...
Dec 08, 2017
Court denies Dassey's appeal
A federal appeals court ruled against Brendan Dassey in his push to get out of prison. The 7th Circuit Court was split, 4-3, on whether Dassey's confession was coerced. The decision overturns a ruling...
Dec 08, 2017
City council bans social media at meetings
Members of Appleton's city council are banning themselves from using social media during meetings. Alderman Ed Baranowski introduced the proposal because of concerns that chatting could violate the st...
Dec 08, 2017 (Image from the City of Appleton)
"Les Miserables" comes to PAC
The fifth longest-running Broadway musical of all time is coming to downtown Appleton. "Les Miserables" will be at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center for eight shows in March. PAC spokeswoman Trish...
Dec 08, 2017
Walker touts potential Foxconn impact in NE Wis.
Governor Walker believes companies in northeast Wisconsin will be able to grow their business because of Foxconn. The company is planning a large display screen plant in southeast Wisconsin. Walker sp...
Dec 07, 2017
DNR improves 2 park fish habitats
The DNR is working with the city of Neenah to improve the fish habitat by two parks that are along the shoreline of Little Lake Butte des Morts. City parks director Michael Kading says they're focusin...
Dec 07, 2017 (Image from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources)
