Category Archives: Local News
Oshkosh woman becomes oldest resident at 112
OSHKOSH, WI--Wisconsin's oldest resident calls Oshkosh home. 112-year-old Ruth Esther Stryzewski was honored during a celebration at Park View Health Center where she lives. WHBY Multimedia Journalist...
Feb 21, 2024
February primary results
Omro Mayor Steve Jungwirth 173 Suzette Davis-Rice 85 James Braasch 57 Menasha Mayor Austin Hammond 567 Rebecca Nichols 564 Stan Sevenich 504 Kyle Coenen 269 Appleton Common Council Distr...
Feb 20, 2024 (Image from WHBY archives)
Independent hearing officer finds no wrongdoing in the termination of a Grand Chute employee
An independent hearing officers determines the town of Grand Chute did nothing wrong in terminating the employment of a long-time employee. John Urban is suing Human Resources Director Susanne Brinkma...
Feb 20, 2024 (Image provided by Town of Grand Chute)
New Legislative maps create a number of head-to-head incumbent matchups in Northeast Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis--The new Legislative district maps signed into law by Governor Tony Evers will create a number of head-to-head matchups between current lawmakers in our area. In the Assembly, the new 2nd...
Feb 20, 2024 (Image provided by WisPolitics.com)
Oshkosh woman found safe; Silver Alert canceled
UPDATE: Police say Abwe was found safe. The Silver Alert is canceled. ----- OSHKOSH, Wis. -- A Silver Alert is issued for a missing Oshkosh woman. Eighty-year-old Tamasha Abwe was reportedly last seen...
Feb 20, 2024 (Image from the Oshkosh Police Department)
Grand Chute old case murder suspect competent to stand trial
APPLETON, Wis--A man charged in connection with a cold case murder in Grand Chute is competent to stand trial. Doctors believe Gene Meyer is able to assist in his own defense against charges of First ...
Feb 19, 2024 (Photo provided by the Outagamie County Sheriff's Office)
Oshkosh Area School District making changes to gifted and talented school program
OSHKOSH, Wis--The Oshkosh Area School District is changing its Advanced Learning Program. Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Samuel Coleman says ALPS will no longer operate as a charter school.....
Feb 19, 2024 (Image provided by the Oshkosh Area School District)
Evers signs new legislative district maps [AUDIO]
MADISON, Wis. -- Gov. Tony Evers signs new legislative district maps into law. Evers says the maps are fair, responsive and reflect the will of the people...The maps, which were proposed by Evers, bre...
Feb 19, 2024
Minority organizations want input on GBAPSD superintendent search after Tiller resigns
(Original story published 12:00 P.M. February 18, 2024) GREEN BAY, WI -- For the second time in as many years, the Green Bay Area Public School District will be searching for a new superintende...
Feb 19, 2024
Green Bay Superintendent Tiller resigns following flap over radio interview
GREEN BAY, WI -- For the second time in as many years, the Green Bay Area Public School District will be searching for a new superintendent of schools. That follows the board of education's announceme...
Feb 18, 2024 (Photo provided by Green Bay School District)
