Category Archives: Local News
Upward trend continues in new coronavirus cases
The upward trend in new coronavirus cases in Wisconsin continues. The state Department of Health Services reports 727 positive tests on Wednesday--pushing the seven-day average up to 657--it's highest...
Apr 07, 2021
Underly is new Supt. of Public Instruction
Jill Underly is an easy winner in the race for state Superintendent of Public Instruction. Underly says the first challenge will be dealing with the long-term effects of the pandemic on kids. Underly ...
Apr 07, 2021 (Image from WHBY archives)
Pace of vaccinations picks up after holiday weekend
The pace of coronavirus vaccinations is picking up again after the holiday weekend. The state administered another 33-thousand shots on Monday. Twenty-point-four percent of the state is now fully-vacc...
Apr 06, 2021
New cases of coronavirus continue to increase in Wisconsin
Wisconsin continues to see a rise in new coronavirus cases. The state Department of Health Services reports 886 positive tests on Tuesday--the most since February 12th. The positivity rate was 27-perc...
Apr 06, 2021
Green Bay murder suspect granted new trial
A Green Bay murder suspect is getting a new trial. The state Court of Appeals throws out the First Degree Intentional Homicide conviction of Richard Arrington. Arrington was found guilty at trial of s...
Apr 06, 2021
2 men seriously injured in Highway 54 crash
Two men are injured in a crash along Highway 54 in Black Creek. A 67-year old Minnesota man driving a pickup truck crossed the centerline and struck a truck operated by a 27-year old New London man ar...
Apr 06, 2021 ThedaStar shares photos of the crash scene on Highway 54 in Black Creek. April 6, 2021. (ThedaStar)
Kaukauna Police make two arrests in connection with a suspicious death
Kaukauna Police have two people in custody in connection with a suspicious death. Dontae Payne and Tanya Stammer are accused of killing Brian Porsche in a home along West Division Street back on March...
Apr 05, 2021 (Image provided by the Kaukauna Police Department)
Green Bay Police make arrest in connection with fatal stabbing
Green Bay Police have a suspect in custody in connection with a fatal weekend stabbing. Joseph Olvera allegedly stabbed a man to death after a road rage incident Sunday night. According to the police ...
Apr 05, 2021 Joseph Olvera (Photo courtesy Brown Co. Jail)
Brin redevelopment project in Menasha hits another snag
The redevelopment of the former Brin Theater site in downtown Menasha faces another hurdle. Testing reveals a greater level of soil contamination on the property along Main Street than was expected. T...
Apr 05, 2021
Popeye's, Camping World eyeing new locations in Oshkosh
A couple more national chain businesses are coming to Oshkosh. Popeye's is looking to locate at the corner of Oshkosh Avenue and Westfield Street--near the Casey's Convenience Store. Meanwhile, Campin...
Apr 05, 2021 (Image provided by the City of Oshkosh)
