Category Archives: Local News
Oshkosh Police investigating death of dog
OSHKOSH, Wis--Oshkosh Police are investigating the death of a dog. A property management company found the dog in an apartment in the 16-hundred-block of Rainbow Drive shortly before 3:00 Wednesday af...
Jan 5, 2023 (Image from the Oshkosh Police Department)
Silver Alert canceled; Neenah man found safe
UPDATE: Rast was found safe. The Silver Alert is canceled. ----- APPLETON, WI -- A Silver Alert is issued for a man from Neenah. 88-year-old Raymond Rast was last seen at a residence on S. Matthias St...
Jan 4, 2023 Raymond Rast of Neenah missing since 8:00 AM Wednesday.
Winnebago Co Board approves order to operate homeless shelter
OSHKOSH, Wis--The Winnebago County Board signs off on an emergency order to staff and operate the Day by Day Warming Shelter in Oshkosh. County Executive Jon Doemel issued the order right before Chris...
Jan 4, 2023 (Image from Day by Day Warming Shelter)
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 4, 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 3, 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 3, 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 3, 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 3, 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 3, 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 3, 2023 (Photo provided by Green Bay Fire Department)
