Category Archives: Local News
Campbellsport man dies after crash in village
UPDATE: Sheriff's officials identify the victim as Wayne Lemke. ----- CAMPBELLSPORT, Wis. -- A Campbellsport man dies after a crash in the village. Fond du Lac County sheriff's officials say the 77-ye...
Aug 31, 2022 (Image: Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Department)
Fond du Lac homicide suspect makes initial court appearance
FOND DU LAC, Wis. -- Bond is set at $1 million cash for a Fond du Lac man accused of killing another man. Timothy Brown is charged in Fond du Lac County Court with First-Degree Intentional Homicide an...
Aug 31, 2022 Timothy Brown (Photo courtesy Fond du Lac Co. Jail)
Wisconsin schools get $90-million in federal pandemic aid
OSHKOSH -- Wisconsin schools are getting an additional $90-million in federal funds to help get over the pandemic. During a stopover in Oshkosh, Governor Tony Evers says $75-million of that money will...
Aug 30, 2022 (Image: Office of the Governor)
Appleton names first female police chief
APPLETON -- The city of Appleton makes history with the selection of a new Police Chief. Assistant Chief Polly Olson will be promoted to the position when current Chief Todd Thomas retires in January....
Aug 30, 2022 (Photo provided by the Appleton Police Department)
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.)
