Category Archives: Local News
1 killed, 2 hurt in Oconto County crash
TOWN OF GILLETT, Wis. -- One person is dead -- two others are hurt -- following a crash in Oconto County. The sheriff's office says an SUV crossed the centerline along State Highway 22 in the town of ...
Sep 22, 2025 Oconto County Sheriff's Office logo (Image courtesy Oconto Co. Sheriff's Office)
NE Wisconsin well-represented in the list of nominees for Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE, Wis--The Fox Valley is well represented in the initial field of nominees for "Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin". Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce sponsors the contest, which will feature...
Sep 22, 2025 (Image provided by Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce)
Toxic algae bloom strikes Green Lake for the first time
GREEN LAKE, Wis. -- Harmful blue green algae is discovered for the first time ever in Green Lake. A member of the Green Lake Association reported seeing paint-like streaks and suspicious water conditi...
Sep 19, 2025 Aerial photos show Blue green algae bloom on Green Lake for the first time. (Photos by the Green Lake Association)
Motorcyclist killed in De Pere crash
UPDATE: Police identify the motorcyclist as William Buelow of Green Bay. The crash remains under investigation. ----- DE PERE, Wis. -- One person is dead following a crash in De Pere. Police say a mot...
Sep 19, 2025 (Image provided by the De Pere Police Department)
Man convicted in Green Bay shooting
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- A Green Bay man who opened fire on patrons outside a downtown bar reaches a plea deal with prosecutors. William Munson is convicted in Brown County Court on charges of first-degree ...
Sep 19, 2025 (Photo provided by Green Bay Police Department)
Missing Oconto County veteran found safe; Green Alert canceled
UPDATE: The sheriff's office says Miotke was found safe. Details on his whereabouts were not released. The Green Alert is canceled. ----- MOUNTAIN, WI -- The Oconto County Sheriff's Office issues a "G...
Sep 18, 2025 Oconto Co. Sheriff issues a Green Alert for Trevor Miotke of Mountain, WI. He's considered to be a veteran at risk.
Former Grand Chute police chief named interim town administrator
GRAND CHUTE, Wis. -- The interim Grand Chute town administrator will be a very familiar face to employees and citizens. Former Police Chief Greg Peterson has been appointed to the position. Peterson r...
Sep 18, 2025 (Image provided by Town of Grand Chute)
Man sentenced in fatal drugged driving crash
OCONTO, Wis. -- A Fond du Lac man will spend 17 years in prison for killing a woman in a drugged driving crash. Zackery Wimber is also sentenced in Oconto County Court to nine years on extended superv...
Sep 18, 2025 freedomtumz / Depositphotos.com
Neenah school bus driver suffers medical issues in between routes
NEENAH, Wis. -- A bus driver in the Neenah Joint School District is treated for medical issues in between routes. A news release by the school district says the driver had dropped all students off at ...
Sep 17, 2025 Image from the Neenah Joint School District)
Barlow Planetarium reopens with Family Astronomy Day
MENASHA, Wis. -- The Barlow Planetarium is reopening with a special Family Astronomy Day on Saturday, Sept. 27. Visitors can enjoy free activities, exhibits, and telescope viewing, along with planetar...
Sep 17, 2025
