Category Archives: Local News
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 6, 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 6, 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 6, 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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 2021 (Image provided by the City of Oshkosh)
Woman blames the "call of nature" for speeding tickets
A woman tries to blame "nature" for two speeding tickets along Interstate 41 over the weekend. A State Patrol trooper stopped the woman for doing 102 miles an hour near Oshkosh. She reportedly told th...
Apr 5, 2021
Vaccination appointments still available in Appleton
People aren't exactly busting down the door to get their coronavirus vaccines now that everyone over the age of 16 is eligible. Appleton Health Officer Kurt Eggebrecht says they have a substantial num...
Apr 5, 2021
Over 16 now eligible for COVID vaccine
Starting today, anyone 16 and older are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. Teens 16 and 17 will need permission from a parent or guardian and can only receive the Pfizer vaccine. List of vaccination sit...
Apr 5, 2021
