Category Archives: Local News
Federal agents heading to Milwaukee
A federal prosecutor in Milwaukee says federal agents headed to the city will work to solve violent crimes, and not break up protests. U.S. Attorney Matthew Krueger says they'll partner with local and...
Jul 29, 2020
State has 870 new COVID-19 cases, 5.9% of tests positive
The state has 870 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, while 5.9 percent of tests came back positive. That's up from 5.3 percent yesterday, but lower than Monday's 8.5 percent. There have now been 51,049 con...
Jul 29, 2020
U.S. Venture Open online auction underway
The U.S. Venture Open's online auction is now underway. Because the annual golf fundraiser and large dinner are canceled this year, organizers are taking a different approach. Greg Vandenberg of the U...
Jul 29, 2020
De Pere council approves mask mandate
In a five to three vote, the De Pere City Council approves a mask mandate. It won't go into effect until after a meeting on August 4th. The law is based on the rule that went into effect on Monday in ...
Jul 29, 2020
Oshkosh leaders consider mask mandate
The Oshkosh Common Council will consider a mask mandate next month. Council members are asking city staff to draft a law similar to the one adopted in Green Bay. That one requires a mask in all public...
Jul 29, 2020 (Image provided by the City of Oshkosh)
Students may need to quarantine after positive test
Appleton's health officer says parents should put together plans, in case their child needs to be quarantined, after going back to school. Kurt Eggebrecht says if there's a positive case in a classroo...
Jul 29, 2020
School bus companies adapting to pandemic
School bus companies are trying to get ready for students to return in the fall. Lamers Bus Lines Manager Jim Gamble says they're working with their school districts on their plans. Some of the option...
Jul 28, 2020
Neenah brewery wins state contest
A Neenah brewery is getting some statewide attention. Barrel 41 won an online vote put together by the state tourism department to find the "Top in Hops." Co-owner Matt Stubing hopes the contest will ...
Jul 28, 2020
Menominee Tribal police find pot, money in car
Menominee Tribal police arrested two people on accusations they had drugs in their car. Officers stopped them early Sunday morning. They say the woman tried to run away, but she was caught. A man was ...
Jul 28, 2020
Woman gets plea deal after hiding mother's body
A Marinette County woman is pleading no contest to a charge she hid her mother's body to collect social security payments. Sixty-one-year-old Paula Bergold will be sentenced in October. Sheriff's depu...
Jul 28, 2020
