Category Archives: Local News
Waupaca Co. man honored for heroism
A Waupaca County man is being called a hero for saving a friend from drowning. Masin Beaudoin and Parker Brunette were swimming in Casey Lake on May 27th, when Brunette slipped below the water for sev...
Jul 21, 2020
Sex offender gets more prison time
A federal judge is ordering a New York man to spend 25 years in prison for videotaping the sexual assault of a Fox Valley girl. Cort Davis was convicted on charges of making and possessing child porno...
Jul 21, 2020
Waupaca Co. Fair canceled
The Waupaca County Fair is canceled. The Fair Board decided it couldn't ensure the health and safety of people at the event. Members pointed to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases. The 2021 Waupaca ...
Jul 21, 2020
Creeks at Ivy Acres closes again
The storm-damaged Creeks at Ivy Acres Golf Course, north of Greenville, is closed again. In an email to members, staffers say they haven't received their insurance settlement, and likely won't be able...
Jul 21, 2020
Arena bankruptcy plan calls for events in fall
The plan for the owners of Menominee Nation Arena in Oshkosh calls for starting to hold events this fall. Fox Valley Pro Basketball expects to have concerts and sporting events that make money at that...
Jul 21, 2020
Wrong burner causes kitchen fire in G.B.
A kitchen fire in Green Bay caused only minor damage. Crews were called to the home along S. Jackson Street around 5:15 a.m. today. Everyone inside was able to escape, and no one was hurt. The departm...
Jul 21, 2020 (Image: Green Bay Fire Department)
G.B. council to take up proposed mask rule
There's going to be a debate on masks in Green Bay tonight. The city council is taking up a proposed emergency order from Mayor Eric Genrich. People would have to wear masks in any building that's ope...
Jul 21, 2020
EAA's 'Spirit of Aviation Week' starts today
Tens of thousands of people would normally be in Oshkosh this week for AirVenture. The EAA is holding an online "Spirit of Aviation Week" instead, and it starts today. Spokesman Dick Knapinski says th...
Jul 21, 2020
Pediatrician has advice on masks for kids
The CDC is recommending children two or older wear masks in public, and a pediatrician says there are ways to make kids more comfortable. Dr. Kevin Hayes of ThedaCare says if they're really young, par...
Jul 20, 2020 (Image provided by ThedaCare)
Partnership providing $5 mil to help nonprofits
A fund that helps fight poverty will provide an extra $5 million in grants, because of the pandemic. Greg Vandenberg of the U.S. Venture Open says $425,000 of it is going to the special COVID-19 respo...
Jul 20, 2020
