Category Archives: Local News

No recall of Governor Evers
Organizers of an effort to recall Governor Tony Evers admit they do not have the petition signatures to force an election. In a Facebook post, Misty Polewczynski says they are not going to reach the 6...
Jonathan Krause Oct 26, 2020

Hmong Center opens in Oshkosh
People in the Oshkosh community now have an actual site to gather and learn about Hmong culture. Oshkosh Hmong Service Center president Mee Yang says this has been her dream since she took office in 2...
Carol Patrizi Oct 26, 2020

OSHA fines JBS more than $1M for spread of coronavirus in employees
The Green Bay meatpacking plant that was at the center of the first major coronavirus outbreak in the Fox Valley is facing a fine of over one-million dollars. The Occupational Safety and Health Admini...
Jonathan Krause Oct 23, 2020

Second-highest daily numbers for COVID-19 cases and deaths
Wisconsin records its second-highest single day numbers for new coronavirus cases and deaths. The Department of Health Services reports 42 deaths and 4,378 new cases today. The death toll has now reac...
Jonathan Krause Oct 23, 2020

Omro Deaths Were Murders
The Winnebago County Sheriff's Office identifies a person of interest in a pair of murders in the Omro area. Investigators want to speak with Michael Draine in connection with the deaths of Melissa Cl...
Jonathan Krause Oct 23, 2020

Fond du Lac offering trick or treat signs
People in Fond du Lac will be able to tell trick or treaters if they're welcome to come to the door this year. The city is providing signs that can be put in yards or on porches. Red ones mean no cand...
Carol Patrizi Oct 23, 2020

Community anxious after more shootings in G.B.
Two shootings in Green Bay on Wednesday brought the total number for the year to 48. Police Chief Andrew Smith says that's more than double the typical amount. People in the community are worried and ...
Carol Patrizi Oct 23, 2020
Homes evacuated after lightning strike
Several homes on the north side of Appleton were evacuated last night after lightning hit a pole and started a fire. Crews were called to Fuji Drive around 8 p.m. They were able to keep the fire cool ...
Carol Patrizi Oct 23, 2020

Nelson running for U.S. Senate
Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson is running for the U.S. Senate in 2022. This week, Nelson filed his statement of candidacy with the Federal Elections Commission as a Democrat. Nelson served six ...
Carol Patrizi Oct 23, 2020 (Photo provided by Outagamie County)

Appleton North Students Collecting Items for Classmates in Need
Two students at Appleton North High School are trying to help some of their classmates meet their basic needs. Seniors Amanda Padgett and Sarah Sisto are collecting personal hygiene items and non-peri...
Jonathan Krause Oct 22, 2020



