Category Archives: Local News
Oshkosh Area Community Foundation purchases some of Father Carr's apartments
Apartments operated by Father Carr's Place 2B in Oshkosh are under new ownership. The Oshkosh Area Community Foundation is purchasing the Holy Family Villa--which houses seventy guest rooms. The found...
Nov 16, 2021
Exclusive Company founder dies
A familiar voice for music lovers in Wisconsin has died. James Giombotti--better known as Mr G--passed away this week. Giombotti started selling records out of his car at flea markets in the early 195...
Nov 16, 2021 Photo from Exclusive Company.
Wrightstown family collecting gifts for kids at Children's Hospital
A Wrightstown family is asking the community to provide some cheer for families with kids in the hospital during the holiday season. Kevin Liebergen says "Pay it Forward for Crew" is dedicated to his ...
Nov 15, 2021
Doemel will not veto portions of Winnebago County budget
Winnebago County Executive Jon Doemel will not use his veto pen on the new county budget. Doemel had threatened to veto an amendment added by the County Board that removed his plan to add a Policy Dir...
Nov 15, 2021 (Photo provided by Winnebago County)
Appleton stuck with public art sculptures
Sculptures placed in Appleton parks and public spaces will be staying longer than expected. Sculpture Valley launched a program to bring artworks to the city with two year leases--but now Director Ale...
Nov 15, 2021
Grand Chute considering transportation fee to pay for street projects
own of Grand Chute officials are looking into establishing a transportation utility fee. Administrator Jim March says a sub-committee met for the first time last week. According to March public hearin...
Nov 15, 2021 (Image provided by Town of Grand Chute)
Green Bay Police investigating an armed robbery
Green Bay Police are investigating an armed robbery. A man with a gun held up the Little Caesar's restaurant on South Ashland Street around 1:00 on November 3rd--making off with an undisclosed amount ...
Nov 15, 2021
Green Bay Police provide more information on fatal shooting
Green Bay Police say the victim of a fatal shooting at downtown gas station was a 34-year old woman. Officers responded to a "large disturbance" at the Marathon station on East Walnut Street around 2:...
Nov 15, 2021 (Image courtesy Green Bay Police Department)
Neenah Mayor Dean Kaufert won't seek reelection
Neenah Mayor Dean Kaufert will not run for re-election next spring. Kaufert announces he will not seek a third, four-year term. "The decision to retire has not been an easy one due to the love for thi...
Nov 15, 2021 (Photo provided by the City of Neenah)
Cat shot in the face in Winnebago County
The Oshkosh Humane Society is worried someone in rural Winnebago County is intentionally shooting cats. An orange tabby named "Richie Cunningham" was brought in last week with a gunshot wound to the j...
Nov 12, 2021
