Category Archives: Local News
Little Chute looking to upgrade football field
Little Chute High School is raising money for a new football field. The district is looking to replace the current grass playing surface with a sport turf that would allow it to host more games and ev...
Dec 23, 2021
Unemployment falls to historic lows in the Fox Valley
Unemployment in the Fox Valley continues to fall into never-before-seen lows. The state Department of Workforce Development says the jobless rate in the Appleton area in November was 1.5%--down three-...
Dec 23, 2021
Massive pileup closes I-94 in Western Wisconsin
UPDATE: The State Patrol now estimates 40-vehicles were involved in the crash. Still no word on injuries. Original story: A portion of Interstate 94 in western Wisconsin is closed after a massive pile...
Dec 23, 2021
Village of Harrison President resigns
The Village of Harrison is looking for a new president. Incumbent Village President Kevin Hietpas submitted a letter of resignation on Wednesday, which was effective immediately. Hietpas cited family ...
Dec 22, 2021
Missing Menasha disabled woman found
****UPDATE: LILY HAS BEEN LOCATED AND IS SAFE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE!**** The Menasha Police Department says 20-year-old Lily Bartow has been located and is safe. She was last seen wearing paj...
Dec 22, 2021
Neenah School Board votes to close Roosevelt Elementary School
The Neenah School Board votes to close two elementary schools and move those kids to another building. The Long-Term Elementary Facilities Plan will close Roosevelt and Wilson schools--with those kids...
Dec 22, 2021
Oshkosh Corporation files "corporate espionage" lawsuit
The Oshkosh Corporation is suing a former employee and its largest Chinese competitor alleging corporate espionage. Oshkosh claims former J-L-G Industries mechanical engineer McKenzie Ditty was lured ...
Dec 22, 2021 (Image courtesy the Oshkosh Corporation)
Josh Dukelow wraps up career with WHBY
Josh Dukelow announces after almost six years in radio, he's ending his journey with WHBY. WHBY hired Dukelow in 2016 to host 'Fresh Take with Josh Dukelow,' the goal of which was to share conversatio...
Dec 22, 2021
Remains found in High Cliff State Park this fall confirmed to be those of Starkie Swenson
The Calumet County Sheriff's Office confirms the human remains found at High Cliff State Park back in September are those of a 1983 murder victim. Starkie Swenson of Neenah disappeared that year--and ...
Dec 22, 2021 (Photo: Winnebago County Sheriff's Department)
Infrastructure funds help Appleton International Airport upgrade and expand facilities
Appleton International Airport will be able to perform some overdue maintenance and expand some operations through a federal grant. The Federal Aviation Administration awards Appleton International ne...
Dec 21, 2021
