Category Archives: Local News
Three squad cars rammed during police chase
Three Appleton Police squad cars are damaged, while officers were trying to take a wanted man into custody. They tried to pull over Connor Hesson in his car on the south side of the city around 4 p.m....
Jul 24, 2020
DHS: 2 patterns behind rise in COVID-19 cases
The head of the state Department of Health Services says gatherings, and young people, continue to drive the increase in COVID-19 cases. Secretary Andrea Palm says over the past month, about one-third...
Jul 23, 2020
Evers still considering statewide mask rule
Governor Evers says he'd issue a statewide mask order without hesitation, if not for the state Supreme Court's ruling in May. Justices threw out the "safer at home" order, ruling Majority Republicans ...
Jul 23, 2020 (Image: Office of the Governor)
Door Co., Oneida Nation set mask requirements
Door County and the Oneida Nation will have mask requirements in public places. Door County's starts Friday, after an emergency order from the county's health department. People with medical condition...
Jul 23, 2020
Evers doesn't want Trump to send federal agents to Wis.
Governor Evers opposes plans by the Trump administration to send federal agents to Milwaukee. He says he doesn't want them in any city in Wisconsin. They've been in Portland, Oregon, and the president...
Jul 23, 2020 (Image: Office of the Governor)
Packers hope for 2024 NFL Draft, Big Ten title games
The Green Bay Packers hope to bring the Big Ten Conference's football championship game to Lambeau Field, along with the NFL Draft. Team President Mark Murphy says the Wisconsin-Notre Dame football ga...
Jul 23, 2020 Survey shows majority in favor of eliminating Lambeau Field Stadium District Board
Habitat in FdL area now revitalizing homes
The Habitat for Humanity chapter in Fond du Lac County is also now helping remodel homes. Executive Director Katie Karls says they're working with seniors, and low- to moderate-income people, to make ...
Jul 23, 2020
State extends moratorium on utility shutoffs
Utilities companies won't be able to disconnect people, if they're behind on their bills until at least September 1st. The state's Public Service Commission is extending the date, while also urging pe...
Jul 23, 2020
G.C. police won't discipline officer for past tweets
A Grand Chute police officer won't be disciplined for racist and homophobic social media posts from when he was in high school. Chief Greg Peterson says he won't be filing charges against Officer Bryc...
Jul 23, 2020
State tops 1,000 new cases for 2nd time
For the second time in three days, the state has more than 1,000 new confirmed coronavirus cases. The state is reporting 1,052, for an overall total of 45,899. The percentage of new positive tests was...
Jul 23, 2020
