Category Archives: Local News
Appleton West sports complex complete
Eleven years after plans were made to build a sports complex at Appleton West high school, the project is finally done. The school is hosting a dedication ceremony before tonight's football game. Form...
Sep 1, 2017
Job training for food stamps having impact
A report from the Department of Health Services says a requirement that people work to receive food stamps is making a positive impact. Ryne Lodl is with the Housing Partnership of the Fox Cities. He ...
Sep 1, 2017
Final pre-renovation mass at cathedral set for Sunday
The final mass at the Catholic cathedral in Green Bay, before a major renovation project, will be on Sunday. The diocese is remodeling St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, and it will be closed until Decembe...
Sep 1, 2017
Schmitt kicks off walking challenge
An annual effort to encourage people to walk is getting underway in Green Bay. For the month of September, Mayor Jim Schmitt is holding his "Move with the Mayor Challenge." Every Tuesday, he's organiz...
Sep 1, 2017
Man dies in town of Vinland crash
A 58-year-old man died yesterday after his car was hit at the intersection of Highway 76 and Highway G in the town of Vinland. Winnebago County Sheriff's deputies say the man missed a stop sign. He wa...
Sep 1, 2017
PAC reaches milestone for Broadway shows
Last night's performance of "Wicked" at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center marked the 1,000th Broadway performance at the downtown Appleton theater. President Maria Van Laanen says it's something t...
Sep 1, 2017
Roundabout opens on Appleton's north side
The roundabout at the Richmond Street and Northland Avenue intersection on Appleton's north side opened Thursday night. DOT spokesman Mark Kantola says people should go slow and follow all road signag...
Sep 1, 2017
Appleton East grad made it through Harvey flooding
A graduate of Appleton East high school who lives in the Houston area escaped Hurricane Harvey without flood damage to her home. Laura Moore, her husband, and their three children are in a suburb to t...
Aug 31, 2017
Hintz says rent-to-own does not belong in budget
A Democrat from Oshkosh is hoping to keep provisions for "rent-to-own" businesses out of the state budget. Representative Gordon Hintz says the industry wants to be exempt from certain regulations tha...
Aug 31, 2017
Kaukauna high school gives ticket sales to Harvey victims
Kaukauna high school is going to help victims of Hurricane Harvey at the football game on Friday night. Activities Director Chris McDaniel says they're going to donate the revenue from ticket sales. T...
Aug 31, 2017
