Category Archives: Local News
Valley Transit, Green Bay Metro, Austin Straubel drop mask requirements
APPLETON, Wis. -- You will no longer be required to wear a face covering on Valley Transit buses. The announcement comes after a federal judge struck down the Biden administration's mandate for face m...
Apr 19, 2022
SILVER ALERT cancelled. Missing Ladysmith woman found safe.
The SILVER ALERT for a missing Rusk County woman is cancelled. The Wisconsin Crime Alert Network reports Anna Abel has been located and is safe. (Initial Story) A SILVER ALERT is issued for a m...
Apr 19, 2022 Anna Abel located and is now safe.
Thompson not running for governor
Wisconsin Radio Network--Tommy Thompson has made up his mind about running for governor again this year. The popular four-term former governor announces Monday that he won't run again. A campaign woul...
Apr 18, 2022
Neenah man involved in alleged police chase in Manitowoc County
Two people are arrested after a weekend chase in Manitowoc County that injured a canine and deputy. On Saturday, deputies attempted to stop a stolen vehicle on Highway 10 in the Town of Manitowoc Rapi...
Apr 18, 2022
Milwaukee woman convicted in death of baby found in Dodge County 12 years ago
Juneau, WI--The mother of a dead infant found in a wooded area in Dodge County 12-years ago pleads "guilty" to the charge against her. Karin Luttinen is convicted on one count of Concealing the Death ...
Apr 18, 2022 Picture courtesy of Dodge Co. Detention Facility
Appleton grocery and deli store closing
APPLETON, Wis. -- A popular Appleton grocery and deli is closing shop. Green Gecko Grocer & Deli on E. College Avenue announces on its Facebook page that it's closing for good on May 15. The post ...
Apr 18, 2022
Gas prices rise slightly in Northeast Wisconsin
Gasoline prices edge up slightly in the Fox Valley over the past week. GasBuddy.com reports regular unleaded is selling in Appleton for an average of $3.71 a gallon. That's up 6.3 cents per gallon fro...
Apr 18, 2022
Appleton women killed in Marathon County car crash
TOWN OF FRANKFORT, Wis. -- Two Appleton women are among three people killed Saturday in a two-vehicle crash in Marathon County. The two are identified as 21-year-old Sophie Sullivan and 20-year-old Au...
Apr 18, 2022
Veteran Town of Clayton-Winchester Firefighter dies
The Clayton-Winchester Volunteer Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of its members. According to Facebook posts, Scott Mathison died in a workplace accident on Friday. No details have been re...
Apr 18, 2022 Scott Mathison served with Town of Clayton-Winchester FD for 25-years.
Appleton police chief announces retirement
APPLETON, Wis. -- Appleton's police chief is retiring. Chief Todd Thomas announces his retirement after seven years as the department's leader. In a statement, he says he will retire in January of nex...
Apr 15, 2022
