Category Archives: Local News
Tow bans, snow emergencies for Jan. 12-13 storm
The following is a list of tow bans and snow emergencies that have been issued as a result of the Jan. 12-13 winter storm: TOW BANS Outagamie County Waupaca County SNOW EMERGENCIES Allouez Ashwaubenon...
Jan 12, 2024
Event speaker announcement sparks backlash from the LGBTQ community
OSHKOSH, Wis--The Oshkosh Area Community Foundation is facing backlash over the selection of a speaker at one of its events. Professional surfer Bethany Hamilton has been announced as the keynote spea...
Jan 11, 2024 (Image from the Power of the Purse Facebook page)
Oneida Police welcome new therapy dog
ONEIDA, Wis--The Oneida Police Department introduces its new therapy canine. "Smudge" the labradoodle will provide therapeutic aid at the scene of crimes or emergencies, and will work with officers wi...
Jan 11, 2024 (Photo provided by the Oneida Police Department)
1 dead, 1 arrested in Oshkosh hit-and-run
OSHKOSH, Wis. -- One person is dead and another is arrested following a hit-and-run crash in Oshkosh. Police say a vehicle struck a pedestrian at the intersection of Ohio Street and 3rd Avenue around ...
Jan 11, 2024 (Image from the Oshkosh Police Department)
Oshkosh considers new formula to replace special assessments
OSHKOSH, Wis--The city of Oshkosh will move forward with a plan to replace special assessments for street reconstruction projects. The first step is to start charging city utilities for their share of...
Jan 10, 2024 (Image provided by the City of Oshkosh)
Neenah police dog dies after battle with cancer
NEENAH, Wis. -- A K-9 officer with the Neenah Police Department has died. Bobby the German shepherd passed away Monday morning following a brief battle with cancer. Bobby was a dual-purpose K-9 who se...
Jan 09, 2024 K-9 Bobby (Photo courtesy Neenah Police Dept.)
Toddler's death under investigation in Outagamie County
TOWN OF FREEDOM, Wis. -- The Outagamie County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a toddler. Deputies were called to a residence along Liberty Lane in the town of Freedom around 9:30 a.m. S...
Jan 09, 2024 (Image: Outagamie County Sheriff's Office)
Community Health Assessment finds increasing loneliness and social isolation in Menasha
MENASHA, Wis--A new study finds social isolation and loneliness are impacting health in Menasha. Public Health Director Kristine Hutter says the latest Community Health Assessment states the Covid-19 ...
Jan 09, 2024 (Image provided by city of Menasha Health Department)
Man dead after crash during Dodge County police chase
DODGE COUNTY, Wis. -- A Hartford man is dead after a police chase ends in a crash in Dodge County. A sheriff's deputy tried pulling over the 27-year-old, who was reported to be possibly impaired, on S...
Jan 08, 2024 (Image: Dodge County Sheriff's Department)
FDL County traffic stop nets large amount of drugs, four arrested
FOND DU LAC, WI -- The Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office arrests four people and seizes a large quantity of illegal drug just before New Year's Day. A sheriff's deputy stopped a vehicle for speeding...
Jan 08, 2024 A traffic stop in Fond du Lac County nets ecstacy, Fentanyl, mariuana and some unspecified prescription drugs. Two men and two women were arrested.
