Category Archives: Local News
Grand Chute Town Board looking to fire Administrator
GRAND CHUTE, Wis--The Grand Chute Town Board hires a law firm to help it fire Town Administrator Jim March. The board called a special meeting on Tuesday of this week to approve the contract with Atto...
Apr 12, 2023 (Image provided by Town of Grand Chute)
Racine Street Bridge finally reopening to traffic
MENASHA, Wis--There is an actual date for the re-opening of the Racine Street Bridge in Menasha. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 5:30 on Wednesday, April 19th. Attendees will have a chance ...
Apr 12, 2023 (Photo from WHBY archives)
Sen. Baldwin announces run for 3rd term
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin announces she is running for reelection in 2024. In a statement, the Wisconsin Democrat says she is "committed to making sure that working people, not just the bi...
Apr 12, 2023
2 found dead in Crivitz fire
CRIVITZ, Wis. -- Marinette County authorities are investigating a fatal fire in the village of Crivitz. Marinette County Dispatch received a report of a fire in the 400 block of Hattie Street at 1:49 ...
Apr 12, 2023
City of Appleton hires new spokesperson
APPLETON, Wis--The city of Appleton has a new Communication Manager. Andy Anaan will serve as spokesperson for Mayor Jake Woodford and City Hall as a whole. Anaan had served as Communications Director...
Apr 11, 2023 (Photo provided by city of Appleton)
Green Bay Police make arrest in weekend shooting
GREEN BAY, Wis--Green Bay Police have a suspect in custody in connection with a weekend shooting. Miguel Lavariega is accused of shooting a 19-year old man in a residence along the 13-hundred block of...
Apr 11, 2023 (Photo provided by Green Bay Police Department)
ThedaCare and Froedtert announce plans to merge [AUDIO]
Updated at 12:00 with comments from ThedaCare and Froedtert officials --------------------------- NEENAH, Wis--Two of the largest health systems in Wisconsin are merging. ThedaCare and Froedtert annou...
Apr 11, 2023 (Image from ThedaCare)
Former Winneconne teacher sentenced to jail for lewd messages to students
OSHKOSH, Wis--A former Winneconne school teacher accused of sending sexual messages to students will spend three months in jail. Brian Brown is also sentenced in Winnebago County Court to two years on...
Apr 10, 2023 (Photo from Winnebago County Sheriff's Department)
Tempura flakes cause Oshkosh restaurant fire
OSHKOSH, Wis--Fire damages an Oshkosh restaurant. Crews were called to Sakura Japanese Steakhouse in the 300-block of North Koeller Street at 5:50 this (Monday) morning on the report of an active fire...
Apr 10, 2023 (Photo
Suspect in custody in connection with Appleton disturbance
UPDATE at 1:30 pm--The suspect is Torey Robinson. He lived at the incident. Robinson had contact with Appleton Police earlier in the night, asking about the uniforms they wear and what equipment they ...
Apr 10, 2023 (Image provided by the Appleton Police Department)
