Category Archives: Local News
EAA urging people not to hold underground 'fly in'
Ever since the EAA announced the cancellation of AirVenture for this year, some frequent visitors have been posting on social media that they still plan to come to Oshkosh that week. EAA Chair Jack Pe...
Jun 05, 2020
Young adults linked to rise in Winnebago Co. cases
Young adults are a big reason behind a jump in COVID-19 cases in Winnebago County. Since Memorial Day, the county has the most new confirmed cases in northeast Wisconsin. Health Officer Doug Gieryn sa...
Jun 05, 2020
Evers calls for action over racial disparities
Governor Evers says the disparities between white and black people in the state are "sobering" and "devastating." He's calling on the state to take action. Evers says the mortality rate for black babi...
Jun 04, 2020 (Image: Office of the Governor)
DHS to help if COVID-19 spreads after protests
The head of the state Department of Health Services says they'll rely on contact tracing to try to prevent the spread of coronavirus during protests. Secretary Andrea Palm understands people must spea...
Jun 04, 2020
Packers players speak out on racial disparity on video
A social media video from Green Bay Packers players shows them speaking out against racial discrimination, and police brutality. The video features Devante Adams, Aaron Jones, Kevin King, Aaron Rodger...
Jun 04, 2020 Survey shows majority in favor of eliminating Lambeau Field Stadium District Board
Appleton has 4 more coronavirus cases
There are four more confirmed coronavirus cases in Appleton. The health department reports three had contact with a known case, and one caught it through community spread. That brings the city's total...
Jun 04, 2020 (Image from the City of Appleton)
Landmark tree still burning after lightning strike
A massive tree near Stockbridge is in jeopardy, after it was struck by lightning, and the flames spread inside the trunk and branches. The base of the cottonwood in Lakeside Cemetery is nearly 30 feet...
Jun 04, 2020
Oshkosh man gets 20 yrs for killing newborn son
An Oshkosh man is going to prison for 20 years for the death of his newborn son. Twenty-nine-year-old Cory Lyons was watching the two-month-old boy in December of 2018, while the child's mother return...
Jun 04, 2020
Body pulled from river in Algoma
Algoma police say a body was pulled from the Ahnapee River yesterday afternoon. They believe the man accidentally drowned, but an autopsy will be done next week.
Jun 04, 2020
NEW Zoo to reopen Wednesday
The NEW Zoo in Suamico plans to reopen next Wednesday. There will be limits on the number of visitors, and non-members will have to buy tickets online, in advance, and reserve a time. Members don't ha...
Jun 04, 2020
