Category Archives: Local News
G.B. police warn of threatening text scam
Green Bay police say they're dealing with a different kind of scam. Lt. Rick Belanger says it comes in the form of a text message, and one victim reports that at least seven to 12 co-workers also rece...
Oct 24, 2017
City could create 2-hr parking around LU
The streets around Lawrence University are often lined with cars, and the city is considering whether to put two-hour limits in place. Public Works Director Paula Vandehey says it was one of the recom...
Oct 24, 2017 (Image from the City of Appleton)
Man charged with hidden camera at Target
A 28-year-old Appleton man is accused of setting up a hidden camera in a Target dressing room at the Fox River Mall. Prosecutors are charging Andrew Persen with 10 felonies and several other counts. T...
Oct 24, 2017
G.B., Appleton schools lead way with vouchers
Catholic schools in Green Bay and Appleton have the most students in the statewide voucher program. There are nearly 270 in Green Bay's GRACE system. St. Francis Xavier of Appleton has the second-most...
Oct 24, 2017
Avery's attorney files new motion
The lawyer for Steven Avery says she filed a new motion in his appeal yesterday. Attorney Kathleen Zellner tweeted tonight that the 54-page motion includes 20 new exhibits. A judge denied Avery's requ...
Oct 23, 2017
Kaukauna schools look for new insurance carrier
A proposed big increase in health insurance premiums is leading the Kaukauna school district to look at changing providers. Superintendent Mark Duerwachter says if they did nothing, the district would...
Oct 23, 2017
Oshkosh arena named Menominee Nation Arena
The Menominee Indian tribe bought the naming rights for the arena of the Wisconsin Herd in Oshkosh. It will be called the Menominee Nation Arena. Fox Valley Pro Basketball announced the five-year deal...
Oct 23, 2017
Former Greenville administrator on leave
The former administrator in Greenville is on leave. Dave Tebo held the position for 17 years, and now he's the town's community development director. Current administrator Joel Gregozeski couldn't say...
Oct 23, 2017
U.S. Paper Converters to close
A company in Grand Chute is closing, and 52 workers will lose their jobs. U.S. Paper Converters is just north of Highway 15, on Converters Drive. Company officials notified the state Department of Wor...
Oct 23, 2017
Menominee Nation buys naming rights to Oshkosh arena
The Menominee Indian tribe is buying the naming rights for the new arena in Oshkosh where the Milwaukee Bucks' developmental league team will play. The $21 million Menominee Nation Arena is expected t...
Oct 23, 2017
