Category Archives: Local News
Alleged erratic driver killed in Dodge County crash
TOWN OF BURNETT, Wis. -- A man is dead following a crash in Dodge County. The sheriff's office says witnesses reported the man was driving erratically along County Highway A near Juneau around 6:20 a....
Jan 09, 2026 (Image: Dodge County Sheriff's Department)
Inmate dies following fight at Oshkosh Correctional Institution
OSHKOSH, Wis. -- An inmate is dead following a fight at the Oshkosh Correctional Institution. Oshkosh police say the 43-year-old man was involved in a physical altercation with two other inmates aroun...
Jan 08, 2026 (Photo from WHBY archives)
City of Appleton, Hilton Appleton Paper Valley Hotel reach temporary extension of contract to operate the Fox Cities Exhibition Center
APPLETON, Wis. -- The city of Appleton confirms it has extended its contract with the Hilton Appleton Paper Valley Hotel to operate the Fox Cities Exhibition Center. The contract for the expo expired ...
Jan 08, 2026 (Photo from WHBY archives)
Green Bay Police Department issues statement on recruit officer's tattoos
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The Green Bay Police Department issues a statement regarding tattoos on a new officer recruit. The department posted a photo of a swearing-in ceremony for five officers on its Faceb...
Jan 08, 2026 (Image courtesy Green Bay Police Department)
Menasha police officer arrested for stalking
APPLETON, Wis. -- A Menasha police officer is accused of stalking. Appleton police say they arrested Cristian Morales Wednesday morning following an investigation that began back in October. The Menas...
Jan 07, 2026 (Photo from Menasha Police Department Facebook page)
Waupaca County deputy hurt in crash during traffic stop
TOWN OF FREMONT, Wis. -- A Waupaca County sheriff's deputy suffers minor injuries when his squad car is rear-ended during a traffic stop. The deputy was on the scene of a crash along U.S. Highway 10 i...
Jan 07, 2026 An SUV rear-ends a Waupaca County sheriff's squad vehicle along U.S. Highway 10 in Fremont, Wis., Jan. 6, 2026. (Photo courtesy Waupaca Co. Sheriff's Office)
11-year-old Appleton girl honored for saving her mother's life
APPLETON, Wis. -- An 11-year-old Appleton girl is hailed as a hero for helping to save her mother's life. Josie Pethan was home sick from school last month when her mother suffered a sudden cardiac em...
Jan 06, 2026 (Photo provided by the City of Appleton)
1 dead, 1 arrested in Oshkosh shooting
UPDATE: Police say the victim died from his injuries. A charge of first-degree intentional homicide is being referred against the suspect. ----- OSHKOSH, Wis. -- One man is hurt -- another is in custo...
Jan 06, 2026 (Image from the Oshkosh Police Department)
Appleton man accused of stealing phones in Oshkosh
OSHKOSH, Wis. -- An Appleton man is accused of stealing cell phones in Oshkosh. Police say the 31-year-old met up with people who listed cell phones for sale on Facebook Marketplace but did not pay fo...
Jan 06, 2026 (Image from the Oshkosh Police Department)
Neenah Middle School teacher facing drug charges
NEENAH, Wis. -- A Neenah Middle School teacher is facing drug charges. Benjamin Schmidt is charged in Winnebago County Court with misdemeanor counts of possession of a controlled substance and possess...
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