Category Archives: Local News
Charlize Theron to serve as celebrity guest at US Venture Open
Oscar winner Charlize Theron will be the celebrity guest at this year's U-S Venture Open. Theron is a noted philanthropist and the Venture Open raises money to address the issues that lead to poverty....
Jun 14, 2021
WWII veteran that got a lost rare book back dies
A World War Two veteran that gained notoriety after losing a treasured book has died. Lloyd Ellefson passed away over the weekend at the age of 100. Lloyd became a local celebrity after losing a copy ...
Jun 14, 2021
One dead as car goes into Fox River in Green Bay
One person is dead after their car went into the Fox River near the Main Street Bridge in Green Bay last night. The Green Bay Police Marine Unit, Dive Team and Fire Department worked to remove the car...
Jun 14, 2021 (Image courtesy Green Bay Police Department)
Boat capsizes, 6 rescued, 1 missing
One person is still missing after a boat capsized on the Bay of Green Bay near Vincent Point, about five miles south of Bay Shore County Park. Brown County Sheriff's officials were called to the area ...
Jun 14, 2021
Two seriously injured in Menasha crash
Two people are injured after a crash involving a motorcycle in Menasha. Police say a 16-year old boy was driving a borrowed car recklessly along Midway Road before crossing the centerline and striking...
Jun 11, 2021
State Supreme Court rules health departments cannot close private schools
The state Supreme Court rules local health departments do not have the power to shut down private schools. A group of religious schools in Dane County sued after they were barred from holding in-perso...
Jun 11, 2021 (Photo from Wisconsin Supreme Court)
Former DNR Sturgeon guru convicted in caviar scheme
The former head of the D-N-R's sturgeon program reaches a plea deal with prosecutors on charges stemming from an investigation into the illegal processing of caviar. Ryan Koenigs is convicted in Winne...
Jun 11, 2021
Sex offender's conviction reversed
The Court of Appeals District II is reversing the conviction of a convicted sex offender saying words matter. The court says Sheboygan Police Detective Eric Edison made a constitutional misrepresentat...
Jun 11, 2021
Survey wants input on travel in Fox Cities and Oshkosh
Transportation planners at the East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission are looking for input as they put together a congestion management plan. Planner Matt Halada says anyone who lives, w...
Jun 11, 2021
Appleton may allow wine and liquor sales at gas stations
Gas stations and convenience stores in Appleton may be able to sell wine and liquor soon. The city's Safety and Licensing Committee approves an amendment to the liquor license ordinance that barred an...
Jun 10, 2021 (Image from the City of Appleton)
