Category Archives: Local News
Dog left tied to little free library in Oshkosh
OSHKOSH, Wis--The Oshkosh Area Humane Society is looking for the person who left their dog tied up to a little free library this week. The male dog was found tied to the post outside the shelter aroun...
Aug 30, 2022 (Photo: Oshkosh Area Humane Society)
Beware of providing too much information in "1st Day of School" photos
APPLETON, Wis--Appleton Police warn families to be careful when sharing "first day of school" photos on social media. According to police, the photos often reveal information about a child that parent...
Aug 30, 2022 (Image provided by the Appleton Police Department)
Appleton School District focusing on safety during return to classes
APPLETON, Wis--The Appleton Area School District addresses safety and security with a new year almost here. Superintendent Greg Hartjes tells Action 2 News that the district takes multiple steps to pr...
Aug 30, 2022 (Photo: Appleton Area School District)
Fatal hit and run suspect makes initial appearance in Door County Court
STURGEON BAY, Wis--Bond is set at half a million dollars cash for a Sturgeon Bay man accused of killing a woman in a hit and run crash. Joshua Gann is charged in Door County Court with Homicide by Int...
Aug 30, 2022
Appleton selects its next Police Chief
APPLETON, Wis--The city of Appleton has named a new Police Chief. Assistant Chief Polly Olson will be promoted to the position when current Chief Todd Thomas retires in January. Olson has been with Ap...
Aug 30, 2022 (Photo: Appleton Police Department)
Inmate who walked away from Oshkosh correctional facility recaptured
OSHKOSH, Wis--An inmate who walked away from the Winnebago Correctional Center is back in custody. Michael Blake was captured in Waushara County around 12:15 p.m. Tuesday. Blake walked away from the m...
Aug 30, 2022 Michael Blake (Photo courtesy Oshkosh Police Dept.)
Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce announces small business support programs
The Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce announces new programs to help small businesses. President and CEO Becky Bartoszek tells Jonathan Krause on Krause and Company that the chamber is making membership ...
Aug 30, 2022 (Image: Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce"
Northeast Wisconsin gas prices continue to fall
CHICAGO -- Gas prices fall once again in Northeast Wisconsin. GasBuddy.com's latest survey finds the average in Appleton at $3.42 per gallon. That's down 7 cents from last week. In Green Bay, the aver...
Aug 29, 2022
Woman accused of stealing items from daughter's home
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- A Green Bay woman is accused of stealing a car and other items from her daughter. Shae Dowdy is charged in Brown County Court with Theft as a Repeat Offender, Vehicle Theft, and Tre...
Aug 29, 2022 Shae Dowdy (Brown Co. Jail)
Man arrested in Two Rivers armed robbery
TWO RIVERS, Wis. -- A man is arrested after an armed robbery in Two Rivers. Police say the 30-year-old pointed a handgun at the victim while demanding money at a home on the city's east side Sunday ni...
Aug 29, 2022
