Category Archives: Local News
Thompson wants UW to be able to borrow
UW System President Tommy Thompson wants campuses to be able to borrow money on their own. Right now, the Legislature and the State Building Commission have to approve any borrowing. Thompson thinks t...
Sep 24, 2020 (Image provided by UW System)
Omro town chair to face recall election
There will be a recall election in the Town of Omro this fall. Town officials have certified there were enough eligible signatures on a recall petition against Town Board Chair Brian Noe. If more than...
Sep 24, 2020
State adds 2,392 COVID-19 cases, 2nd most on record
There are 2,392 new confirmed coronavirus cases in Wisconsin. That's the second highest single-day total, behind last Friday's record of 2,533. The state is reporting 18 percent of tests were positive...
Sep 24, 2020
United Way's Kelly to retire next spring
The leader of United Way Fox Cities will retire in the spring of next year. Peter Kelly made that announcement this morning. He's been the president for almost 23 years. Kelly says he's been talking w...
Sep 24, 2020
Increase in sexual assaults and domestic abuse
There's an increase in domestic violence and abuse and that has advocates that work with sexual assault and domestic violence survivors concerned. Holli Fisher the program manager at the Sexual Assaul...
Sep 24, 2020
Oshkosh school leader pessimistic about in class learning
The Oshkosh School District moves to online learning for all grade levels today. Superintendent Vickie Cartwright is not optimistic that kids will be returning to the classroom any time soon. She says...
Sep 24, 2020 (Image provided by the Oshkosh Area School District)
DOT has 3 options for I-41 project
There are three official options on the table for the possible expansion of I-41 between Grand Chute and De Pere. The DOT is considering rebuilding the road with three lanes in each direction. Project...
Sep 24, 2020
Pompeo warns of China's influence
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the Chinese Communist Party is trying to influence Americans. He was at the state Capitol in Madison yesterday to meet with lawmakers. He hopes states will wor...
Sep 24, 2020
Appleton tops list of best places to raise kids
Appleton is at the top of a list of the best places to raise kids. SmartAsset ranked communities, based on things like activities for children and violent crime rates. Green Bay was second. Mayor Jake...
Sep 23, 2020 (Image from the City of Appleton)
Doctor recommends other Halloween activities
A doctor says Halloween will have to be different this year to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The CDC is asking people not to go trick-or-treating, door-to-door. Dr. Matthew Theado is a pediatrici...
Sep 23, 2020
