Category Archives: Local News
WPS works to restore power after strong winds
Crews for Wisconsin Public Service were busy yesterday working to keep up with power outages because of the strong winds. Spokesman Matt Cullen says they've restored electricity to about 19,000 custom...
Dec 05, 2017
New voting machines to be in place
Most communities in Outagamie County will get new election equipment in time for the February primary. County Clerk Lori O'Bright says the machines should make it easier to compile the results at the ...
Dec 05, 2017
Grant to help expand opportunities at UW-GB
UW-Green Bay will share a grant with four other UW System schools to reach out to minority, low-income, and first-generation students. Denise Bartell is the director of student success and engagement....
Dec 05, 2017
Police make arrests in attack, burglary cases
Green Bay police say they arrested suspects in two cases with help from the state crime lab. They say 53-year-old Anthony Oliver is in custody for attacking a bartender, after she closed Jekyll and Hy...
Dec 05, 2017
Appleton makes list of top small cities
Another website says Appleton is one of the best small cities in the country. Travelalot.com released a list of the top 30 cities, and Appleton is 21st. The site highlights the new Fox Cities Exhibiti...
Dec 05, 2017 (Image from the City of Appleton)
State had fewer traffic deaths last month
The DOT says 46 people were killed in traffic crashes last month, and that's down from 75 from November of last year. The five-year average for the month is 53. Through November, 555 people have died ...
Dec 05, 2017
Gallagher: End secret harassment payments
A Republican congressman from Green Bay wants to get rid of a secret slush fund for sexual harassment payouts. Congressmen Mike Gallagher was on Fresh Take with Josh Dukelow this morning to talk about...
Dec 05, 2017
Nelson reacts to Walker's proposed ad campaign
A local leader says the Governor should focus on keeping jobs in the state instead of trying to attract workers from other places. Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson says he doesn't agree with Walk...
Dec 04, 2017
Walker proposes drug testing food stamp users
Governor Walker is moving forward with a plan to require adults using food stamps to be screened for illegal drugs. The plan was approved by the legislature more than two years ago but didn't go anywh...
Dec 04, 2017
Lawmaker wants innocent DNA wiped from system
A Democratic lawmaker wants criminal suspects who are found not guilty to have their DNA samples destroyed. Representative Gary Hebl of Sun Prairie says the way things are done now is unfair to innoce...
Dec 04, 2017
