Category Archives: Local News
Man arrested in Appleton homicide
APPLETON, Wis. -- An arrest is made in connection with a homicide in Appleton. Police say Eric Rogers has been in custody since Nov. 20 following the death of Erik Hudson. Hudson was found dead at a h...
Jan 04, 2023 Crime scene tape surrounds a home in the 700-block of W. Summer Street in Appleton, Wis., following a homicide Nov. 15, 2022. (Photo courtesy WBAY-TV)
Bad weather delays Ariens Nordic Center opening
BRILLION, WI -- Uncooperative weather delays the grand opening of the Ariens Nordic Center in Brillion. The threats of a wintry mix including rain, light snow and high winds forced the premiere event ...
Jan 03, 2023 The grand opening of the Ariens Nordic Center is moved to January 13-15 due to uncooperative weather.
Evers takes oath of office for 2nd term
MADISON, Wis--Governor Tony Evers is inaugurated for his second term in office. In his address, Evers poked fun at his reputation as a boring guy. Also sworn into office today were Lieutenant Governor...
Jan 03, 2023 (Image: Office of the Governor)
Olson sworn in as next Appleton police chief
APPLETON, Wis. -- Polly Olson is sworn in as the city of Appleton's next police chief. She says she is proud to represent the Appleton Police Department as the first female police chief.Olson has been...
Jan 03, 2023 Polly Olson (left) is sworn in as chief of the Appleton Police Department Jan. 3, 2023. (WHBY/Landen Moore)
Little Chute welcomes new Fire Chief
LITTLE CHUTE, Wis--The village of Little Chute has a new fire chief. Assistant Chief Duane Nechodom takes over for Mark Jansen, who is retiring. Nechodom has been with the Little Chute Fire Department...
Jan 03, 2023 (Image from the Little Chute Fire Department)
Doemel defends Winnebago County handling of ARPA funding
OSHKOSH, Wis--Winnebago County Executive Jon Doemel defends the way his department is handling American Rescue Plan Act funds. Last month, the Winnebago County Board approved a resolution claiming all...
Jan 03, 2023 (Photo provided by Winnebago County)
Green Bay Fire Department ends holidays with 4 red bulbs
GREEN BAY, Wis--The Green Bay Fire Department wraps up the holidays with four red bulbs on their firehouse wreaths. The department responded to four residential fires between Thanksgiving and New Year...
Jan 03, 2023 (Photo provided by Green Bay Fire Department)
Northeast Wisconsin gas prices continue to rise
CHICAGO -- Gasoline prices continue to rise around Northeast Wisconsin. The latest survey by GasBuddy.com finds regular unleaded selling for $2.94 a gallon in Appleton. That's up 27 cents a gallon fro...
Jan 03, 2023
2 arrested in Waupaca County incident
EMBARRASS, Wis. -- Two people are arrested following an incident in Waupaca County. The sheriff's office says it received a report shortly after 8 p.m. Saturday of a 39-year-old man with gunshot wound...
Jan 03, 2023 Waupaca County Sheriff's Office emblem (Image courtesy Waupaca Co. Sheriff's Office)
New London Public Library project benefits from First State Bank...again
NEW LONDON, WI -- The New London Public Library gets yet another gift from First State Bank. Earlier this year, First State announced it's building a new corporate headquarter and donating its buildin...
Dec 30, 2022 First State Bank donates $50,000 to the New London Public Library's expansion project. The library will move into the current bank building on North Water in 2023 when First State Bank moves into a new headquarters building.
