Category Archives: Local News
Study: Turnout among black voters dropped in 2016
A study shows turnout among black voters in Wisconsin dropped about 19 percent between the presidential elections in 2012 and 2016. That's more than four times the national decline. The report is by a...
Nov 7, 2017
3 counties in the region join lawsuit over opioids
Three counties in the region are part of a federal lawsuit against five prescription drug companies over opioids. 28 counties in Wisconsin say they marketed the painkillers even though they knew they ...
Nov 7, 2017
Group highlights rising graduation rates
Supporters of a program in Brown County say the local graduation rate is up over the last three years. Achieve Brown County released its annual report today. The group works on issues that impact peop...
Nov 7, 2017
Salvation Army starting signup for Christmas help
The Salvation Army Fox Cities is expecting a similar number of families to ask for help during the holiday season. The nonprofit is holding three registration days for its Christmas programs. Major Da...
Nov 7, 2017
Voices of Men hopes national stories raise awareness
The issues of sexual assault and harassment are getting a lot of attention nationally, and a local group is weighing in. Voices of Men works to get men and boys to battle sexual assault and domestic v...
Nov 7, 2017
Turnout plummets among black voters in state
A study shows turnout among black voters in Wisconsin dropped about 19 percent between the presidential elections in 2012 and 2016. That's more than four times the national decline. The report is by a...
Nov 7, 2017
Oshkosh shooting victim's name released
Oshkosh police say the 18-year-old Appleton man killed in a shooting was Cashmiere Hill. They say Hill was at a home in the 800 block of Waugoo Avenue, on the city's east side. A 25-year-old Oshkosh m...
Nov 7, 2017 (Image from the Oshkosh Police Department)
Appleton man shot and killed in Oshkosh
Oshkosh police say an 18-year-old Appleton man died after being shot in Oshkosh last night. Police say he was one of three involved in an argument. A 25-year-old Oshkosh man was also shot. He was trea...
Nov 6, 2017 (Image from the Oshkosh Police Department)
Appleton's mayor wants tax reform
Appleton's mayor says the leaders of Wisconsin's cities are eager to be part of the conversation on reviewing the state's tax code. Mayor Tim Hanna is the president of the League of Wisconsin Municipa...
Nov 6, 2017
Two shot in Oshkosh
Oshkosh police say two people were shot last night on the city's east side. Their conditions haven't been released. They say it happened around 9:00 p.m. in the 800 block of Waugoo Ave. Police say off...
Nov 6, 2017
