Category Archives: Local News
Evers responds to violence in Madison
Governor Evers is responding to the violent protest in Madison last night. Here is his statement: What happened in Madison last night presented a stark contrast from the peaceful protests we have seen...
Jun 24, 2020 (Image: Office of the Governor)
Thompson has transition team
Former Governor Tommy Thompson has a transition team in place as he prepares to take over as interim president of the UW System. He named former state Assembly Speaker Tom Loftus, a Democrat and forme...
Jun 24, 2020
Local airports get help from CARES Act
The head of the federal transportation program is praising airport officials in Appleton and the Green Bay area for qualifying for federal money to help during the pandemic. Secretary Elaine Chao tell...
Jun 24, 2020
MASH Blood Drive goes on in Appleton
There are some changes to a big blood drive today. The Community Blood Center's annual MASH Blood Drive will be at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center. Organizer Kristine Belanger says they need more spa...
Jun 24, 2020
About 15% of unemployment claims unprocessed
About 15 percent of all weekly unemployment claims filed during the pandemic are still going through the process. The Department of Workforce Development reports 74 percent have been paid, and 12 perc...
Jun 23, 2020
Fox Crossing annexes Neenah High School site
The new Neenah High School will be in Fox Crossing. The village board is annexing the 220-acre site from the Town of Neenah. It's along Winchester Road, east of Clayton Avenue. Village Administrator J...
Jun 23, 2020 (Image from Village of Fox Crossing)
COVID-19 Fund issues more grants
The latest round of grants from a COVID-19 Community Response Fund will go to six nonprofits. They'll share $28,000. The United Way Fox Cities and Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region have p...
Jun 23, 2020
Deal reached over arena payments
The bankrupt owners of the Menominee Nation Arena in Oshkosh have a new repayment deal with their largest creditor. Fox Valley Pro Basketball and Bayland Buildings went to mediation to hammer out an a...
Jun 23, 2020
ATW getting popular flight back in August
The head of Appleton International Airport says the non-stop flight on Delta Airlines to Atlanta will be back, starting August 1st. Director Abe Weber says that route had been a busy one, and the larg...
Jun 23, 2020 (Image from Appleton International Airport)
Housing planned for downtown Neenah
There are plans for a housing development in downtown Neenah. Mayor Dean Kaufert believes there's a need, and demand, for people wanting to live downtown. He says the city's been working for a long ti...
Jun 23, 2020 (Image: City of Neenah)
