Category Archives: Local News
Seven-day coronavirus case trend continues to decline
The state continues to see a moderation in the number of new coronavirus cases. On Thursday, the state reported 4,618 new cases--with 39-percent of tests coming back positive. There were an additional...
Dec 03, 2020
Wisconsin Supreme Court declines to hear Trump election lawsuit
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Thursday refused to hear President Donald Trump's lawsuit attempting to overturn his loss to Democrat Joe Biden in the battleground state, saying th...
Dec 03, 2020
Skating rink coming to Neenah
Neenah's mayor says the city will have a Rockefeller Plaza-type skating rink in the near future. The City Council unanimously approved a project plan for an outdoor rink and public plaza last night. T...
Dec 03, 2020 (Image: City of Neenah)
Evers files response to President's lawsuit
Governor Tony Evers calls President Trump's lawsuit seeking to overturn the results of the election in Wisconsin a "shocking and outrageous assault on our democracy". The Trump campaign is asking the ...
Dec 02, 2020 (Image: Office of the Governor)
Olson resigns from Appleton School Board
A member of the Appleton School Board facing a possible recall election resigns. Leah Olson tendered her resignation on November 30th. She held her position for three and a half years and was up for r...
Dec 02, 2020 (Image provided by Appleton Area School District)
New COVID cases continue to decline
Wisconsin continues the trend of declining COVID-19 cases. The state Department of Health Services reports 3,777 positive tests--reducing the seven day average. The positivity rate remains high at 38-...
Dec 02, 2020
Evers to deliver State of State address virtually
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Gov. Tony Evers plans to deliver his third State of the State address virtually on Jan. 12, saying the unprecedented move is consistent with his recommendations to stay home duri...
Dec 02, 2020 (Image: Office of the Governor)
Deer harvest up in Wisconsin
Wisconsin deer hunters found more success in the woods during the gun season. The Wisconsin DNR reports 188,712 whitetails were registered during the nine-day hunt. That is better than last year but s...
Dec 01, 2020
Nygren resigns from the Assembly
One of the most powerful Republicans in the state Assembly is resigning. Representative John Nygren of Marinette is giving up his seat on Wednesday to take a job in the private sector. Nygren was just...
Dec 01, 2020
Wisconsin sees another record day of COVID-related deaths
Wisconsin sets another record for single-day deaths due to coronavirus. The state Department of Health Services reports 107-deaths today (Tuesday)--breaking the record of 104 last Tuesday. The elevate...
Dec 01, 2020
