Category Archives: Local News

Body of missing man found in Menasha
A body recovered from the Fox River Canal is that of a missing 35-year-old Menasha man. A local boater notified authorities after discovering it in the Menasha Marina area early Thursday afternoon. Me...
Terry Kovarik May 13, 2021

Cyclist killed in Marinette County
An Armstrong Creek man dies in a motorcycle crash in the Town of Amberg. Marinette County Dispatch was called to Old 38 Road near Dow Dam Road just before 3:00 PM Tuesday. Investigators say 35-year-ol...
Terry Kovarik May 13, 2021
Outagamie County lifts mask mandate
Outagamie County residents vaccinated for COVID-19 can now go maskless. That decision comes as the Centers for Disease Control issued new guidelines allowing facial coverings to be voluntary rather th...
Terry Kovarik May 13, 2021

Appleton is forming a library project advisory committee
The city of Appleton is forming an advisory committee for its library building project. Members will provide input and feedback on the design process for the facility. Appleton has decided to rebuild ...
Jonathan Krause May 13, 2021

DHS Secretary visits Menasha to discuss dementia care
Governor Evers' proposed budget includes increased funding for dementia care programs. Health Services Secretary Karen Timberlake says the money will be used to expand services available to families d...
Jonathan Krause May 13, 2021

Mural saluting nurses takes over side of Appleton Hospital
One whole side of ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton is covered by a mural saluting nurses. Artist Michael Suess, himself a nurse at the hospital, created the six-story masterpiece. Suess's mu...
Jonathan Krause May 13, 2021

Body pulled from Menasha Marina
Divers recover a body from the Menasha Marina. The Neenah-Menasha Fire Department Dive Team was called to the marina this afternoon. The body was found at about 2:00. The name of the victim has not be...
Jonathan Krause May 13, 2021 Neenah-Menasha Fire Rescue logo (Image courtesy Neenah-Menasha Fire Rescue)

Packers unveil full 2021 schedule
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - The Green Bay Packers 2021 schedule is out. The highlights of the slate? The team will start its season at the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, September 12th. Green Bay will pla...
Jonathan Krause May 12, 2021 Image: Green Bay Packers
Menasha man charged with toddler's shooting death
MILWAUKEE (AP) - A 26-year-old man is charged in connection with the death of a 3-year-old boy who unintentionally shot and killed himself in Milwaukee. Authorities say Devon Armour, of Menasha, left ...
Terry Kovarik May 12, 2021
Man charged with setting fire to Green Bay storage units, bond set at $50k
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - A Green Bay man with a history of being near fires has been charged with arson in the destructive fire at storage units in Green Bay. Thomas Smith, 58, was formally charged We...
Terry Kovarik May 12, 2021



