Category Archives: Local News
Sex offender accused of molesting camper
A registered sex offender is accused of molesting a child at a Waupaca County campground. The Sheriff's Office says Richard Klimek was taken into custody on July 7th following a complaint from a 12-ye...
Jul 19, 2021 Waupaca County Sheriff's Office emblem (Image courtesy Waupaca Co. Sheriff's Office)
Appleton exploring "branding" study
The city of Appleton is looking to "re-brand" itself. Mayor Jake Woodford is looking to hire consultants that would study what makes the city unique and package that in marketing campaigns. The Mayor ...
Jul 19, 2021
Silver Alert issued for man last seen in Oshkosh
A Silver Alert is issued for a missing man last seen in Oshkosh. Randall Frohlich left his home in Portage on Sunday telling his wife he was going to look at houses. He has not been heard from since. ...
Jul 19, 2021
Weapons incident at east side Green Bay Walmart
The Brown County Sheriff's Office is investigating the report of an angry man with a gun at the east side Walmart. Deputies were called to the building along East Main Street around 10:15 this morning...
Jul 19, 2021
Oshkosh SWAT team involved in standoff with suspected armed fugitive
A SWAT team is engaged in a standoff on the 800-block of Jackson St. in Oshkosh. Police confirm they believe the suspect in an armed carjacking Thursday evening is in the house. On Thursday at about 6...
Jul 16, 2021
Oshkosh police officer drop appeal of suspension
An Oshkosh Police officer drops his appeal of a one day suspension. Zachary Williams was to appear before the Oshkosh Police and Fire Commission next week. Chief Dean Smith ordered the suspension for ...
Jul 16, 2021 (Image from the Oshkosh Police Department)
Johnson outraises Democratic challengers
While he hasn't formally declared his intention to run for re-election, Senator Ron Johnson is still raking in the campaign contributions. Johnson reports raising one-point-two million dollars in the ...
Jul 16, 2021 (Photo: Senator Ron Johnson)
Oshkosh Police looking for armed suspect
Oshkosh Police are looking for a car thief believed to be armed and dangerous. Richard Christl II was reportedly riding in a pickup truck that was pulled over by police in the 900-block of West Murdoc...
Jul 16, 2021
Coronavirus activity is back to "high" in Outagamie County
Outagamie County is back in the "high" category for coronavirus activity. Outagamie is one of 15-counties moving back into that designation--along with Dodge, Manitowoc, and Sheboygan. The state Depar...
Jul 15, 2021
Packers plan to host kickoff concert
The Green Bay Packers plan to host a concert for the opening weekend of the NFL season. Kickoff Weekend festivities were canceled last year, as fans were not allowed in Lambeau Field due to the pandem...
Jul 15, 2021 Image: Green Bay Packers
