Category Archives: Local News
FVTC gets new simulator for deadly force situations
Criminal justice students at Fox Valley Technical College have a new tool to train for making split-second decisions on whether to use deadly force. Instructor Cory McKone says the three-screen Shoot/...
Nov 9, 2017
G.B. police holding meetings to hear from community
People in Green Bay have a couple of chances tonight to talk with police, and it's part of a recent effort to connect with the community. Capt. Kevin Warych says they've been holding monthly meetings,...
Nov 9, 2017
Gallagher hopes vets take part in history project
The Library of Congress is working on Veterans History Project, and a congressman from northeast Wisconsin wants local vets to talk about their experiences. Republican Congressman Mike Gallagher of Gr...
Nov 9, 2017
Regents set to vote on UW System merger
UW System regents are set to approve a plan to merge the system's two-year schools with its four-year campuses. The vote is expected this afternoon. The 13 two-year schools would become regional branc...
Nov 9, 2017 (Image provided by UW System)
Oshkosh votes yes to sell golf course
The Oshkosh City Council voted unanimously to sell the Lakeshore Municipal Golf Course property to Oshkosh Corporation. The Fortune 500 company is interested in buying the land. The company has been g...
Nov 9, 2017 (Image provided by the city of Oshkosh)
Board approves contract with Foxconn
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation officially signed off on a contract with Foxconn yesterday. It offers up to $3 billion in incentives. Secretary Mark Hogan says the deal protects the sta...
Nov 9, 2017
Appleton's council unanimously approves budget
Next year's budget for Appleton is in place. The city council signed off on the plan unanimously Wednesday night, after making some minor changes. Mayor Tim Hanna introduced the $170 million budget la...
Nov 8, 2017 (Image from the City of Appleton)
Kids show off artwork on Appleton snow plows
Kids are showing off their artwork on city snow plows in Appleton again this year. The public works department partnered with the school district for the fifth straight year to paint the plows. Public...
Nov 8, 2017 (Image from the City of Appleton)
Boys and Girls Clubs try to get $100,000 matching grant
The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley are trying to get a $100,000 matching grant. CEO Greg Lemke-Rochon says three families agreed to put up the money if the club collects the donations before t...
Nov 8, 2017
War veteran gets new bathroom from Baths for the Brave
A Korean War veteran and his wife are getting a new bathroom today thanks to a program that was founded in the Fox Cities area. Tundraland is helping Norman and Millie Bodway through the Baths for the...
Nov 8, 2017
