Category Archives: Local News
Net neutrality protest in Appleton
Protesters gathered in Houdini Plaza in downtown Appleton to raise awareness about net neutrality. Seth Williams organized the event. He says the FCC is voting on December 14th on whether to get rid o...
Dec 07, 2017
Group sues Ariens over prayer breaks
A national organization is filing a lawsuit on behalf of 19 former workers at the Ariens Company over prayer breaks. Somali Muslim workers at the plant in Brillion say they're being forced to choose b...
Dec 07, 2017
Walker supports Trump's decision on Israel
Governor Walker is backing President Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Walker tweeted "How can we ignore the capital of one of our closest allies in the world? Of course Jerusalem ...
Dec 07, 2017
Book takes new look at gruesome Appleton case
Nine crime stories from communities around the Fox Cities are part of a new book, including one that was centered in downtown Appleton. Gavin Schmitt wrote "Fox Cities Murder and Mayhem." He says it t...
Dec 07, 2017
Former Mayville fire chief killed in crash
A former fire chief in Mayville was killed in a crash in Fond du Lac County. The Sheriff's department says a 19-year-old Horicon man was trying to cross Highway 151, in the town of Oakfield, yesterday...
Dec 07, 2017
Man killed in police shooting near Peshtigo
The state justice department is investigating a police shooting near Peshtigo in Marinette County. Sheriff Jerry Sauve says officers were trying to stop a man on Highway 64, and he partially pulled in...
Dec 07, 2017
Paper Valley hotel has new leader
There's a new general manager of the Radisson Paper Valley hotel in downtown Appleton, and she has over 30 years of experience. Linda Garvey was the hotel's sales and marketing director for five years...
Dec 07, 2017
New book focuses on local 'Murder & Mayhem'
A new book looks back on major crimes in the Fox Cities. Gavin Schmitt wrote "Fox Cities Murder and Mayhem." He focused on nine cases, and some of them date back about 100 years. Schmitt says many of ...
Dec 07, 2017
Business leaders gather for summit
There will be a lot of talk about the economy, and how to grow the region, in downtown Green Bay today. The New North is holding its annual summit at the KI Convention Center. Executive Director Jerry...
Dec 07, 2017
More places selling tobacco to minors
The percentage of places that are selling tobacco to minors in the state is the highest in a decade. A survey around Wisconsin found that 7.7 percent of retailers sold to a minor. That's up a half-per...
Dec 06, 2017
