Category Archives: Local News

Santa Hour 2022
The WHBY studio welcomed a visit from Santa Claus on Friday, November 26! As we approach the holiday season, Santa took calls from children in the Fox Valley to hear what their Christmas wishes were. ...
Hayley Tenpas Nov 26, 2021
Fire damages two buildings in Waupaca County
Fire damages two buildings near Manawa. Crews were called to the property along White Clover Road around 4:30 this (Friday) morning to find a garage engulfed in flames. The fire then spread to an adjo...
Jonathan Krause Nov 26, 2021

Reed will not run for re-election
Appleton Alder Matt Reed will not run for re-election next spring. In a social media post, Reed says he wants to focus on other aspects of his life. Reed represents the eighth district on the Appleton...
Jonathan Krause Nov 26, 2021

Missing teen found in Oshkosh
Oshkosh Police have located a missing teenager. Fifteen year old Jordan Coenen walked away from Mercy Hospital around 1:50 this (Friday) morning. Coenen was under the care of the Winnebago Mental Heal...
Jonathan Krause Nov 26, 2021

Appleton School Superintendent retiring in 2022
The Appleton Area School District issued the following news release: Appleton, WI - The Appleton Area School District Board of Education announced today that Superintendent Dr. Judith Baseman has subm...
Terry Kovarik Nov 24, 2021 AASD Superintendent retiring

Father Carr's not delivering meals again this year
The annual Thanksgiving meal at Father Carr's Place To Be in Oshkosh will be a drive-thru affair again this year. With COVID-19 cases spiking in the area, the shelter decided to forego a sit-down meal...
Jonathan Krause Nov 24, 2021 In person Easter Dinner returns to Father Carr's Place 2B

Controversial campground owner skips court again
A controversial Shawano County campground owner skips another court hearing. Ann Retzlaff was a no-show Tuesday on charges of Fleeing an Officer and Reckless Endangerment. The charges stem from a poli...
Jonathan Krause Nov 24, 2021 (Photo: Shawano County Sheriff's Office)
Appleton man sentenced to prison for defrauding Social Security
An Appleton man will spend 18-months behind bars for defrauding Social Security. John Fischer is also sentenced in Green Bay Federal Court to three years on supervised release. The 63-year old collect...
Jonathan Krause Nov 24, 2021
Help for children in foster care
A fundraiser is underway to help preteens and teenagers removed from their home because of abuse or neglect. Wisconsin Court Appointed Special Advocates Association known as CASA is looking for basic ...
Carol Patrizi Nov 24, 2021

Oshkosh weighs options for Lakeshore Park Four Seasons project
The City of Oshkosh faces a tight timeline in deciding how to fill a $1.5-million budget shortfall for the Lakeshore Park Four Seasons Building project. The city set a spending limit of $3-million for...
Terry Kovarik Nov 24, 2021 (Image provided by the City of Oshkosh)



