Category Archives: Local News

New owners of Nicolet Elementary School in Menasha looking for financing for their project
MENASHA, Wis--The new owners of the former Nicolet Elementary School in Menasha may look to the city for financial help in their redevelopment plans. Community Development Director Sam Schroeder says ...
Jonathan Krause Nov 13, 2023 (Photo provided by the Wisconsin Historical Society)

Winnebago County WIC enrollment reaches record level
OSHKOSH, Wis--Winnebago County sees a record number of people enrolled in the Women, Infants and Children program. Human Resources Director Bill Topel says demand for help in feeding families has not ...
Jonathan Krause Nov 13, 2023 (Image provided by the State of Wisconsin)

No one hurt in Appleton shooting incident
APPLETON, Wis--Appleton Police are investigating a weekend shooting incident. Shots were fired during a disturbance in the 100-block of South Walnut Street around 2:00 Saturday morning. Officers found...
Jonathan Krause Nov 13, 2023 (Image provided by the Appleton Police Department)

Oshkosh police warn of scam involving USPS
OSHKOSH, Wis. -- Oshkosh police warn of a scam involving the U.S. Postal Service. A resident reported getting a text message from what appeared to be the USPS stating a package arrived for them but co...
Landen Moore Nov 13, 2023 (Image from the Oshkosh Police Department)

Bull that got loose in Dodge County found
UPDATE: The sheriff's office says the bull was found. ----- DODGE COUNTY, Wis. -- The Dodge County Sheriff's Office issues a warning about a loose bull. The animal reportedly escaped from the Milwauke...
Landen Moore Nov 13, 2023 (Image: Dodge County Sheriff's Department)

Missing veteran who was possibly headed to New London found safe
UPDATE: West Bend police say Wherry was located in Washington County and is safe. ----- WEST BEND, Wis. -- A Green Alert is issued for a veteran who may be traveling to Northeast Wisconsin. Antoni Whe...
Landen Moore Nov 10, 2023

Masked man at GB City Hall raises security concerns
GREEN BAY, WI -- A former Green Bay City Council member is calling for security upgrades at City Hall. That comes after a a masked man wearing a hood and black trench coat entered City Hall Tuesday sa...
Terry Kovarik Nov 09, 2023 Security video from Green Bay City Hall shows masked man in black trench coat at city hall asking for council members. Video obtained by WBAY-TV Action 2 News

ThedaCare unveils designs for new Oshkosh micro-hospital
OSHKOSH, Wis--ThedaCare unveils detailed plans for their proposed micro-hospital in downtown Oshkosh. The facility will feature 18-beds, a surgery center, and medical offices along the Fox River at Or...
Jonathan Krause Nov 09, 2023 (Image provided by ThedaCare)

Grand Chute Town Board revokes motel operating license for 2nd time in 2023
GRAND CHUTE, Wis. -- The Grand Chute Town Board votes to revoke the operating license of another motel. The Quality Inn on W. College Avenue has its license taken away amid accusations that the owner,...
Landen Moore Nov 09, 2023 (Image provided by Town of Grand Chute)

Alleged Green Bay meth maker bound over for trial
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- A Green Bay man accused of operating a meth lab in his house is heading to trial. A Brown County judge finds there is enough evidence to try Stephen Preisler on charges of Manufactu...
Landen Moore Nov 08, 2023 Stephen Preisler, aka "Uncle Fester", whose formulas for ricin were linked to a terrorist attack in Japan, arrested in meth raid on his home. (Brown Co. Jail photo)



