Category Archives: Local News
LGBTQ group surprised by high court ruling
The head of an advocacy group's Appleton office admits she was thrilled, and a little shocked, by the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling protecting LGBTQ people from job discrimination. Kathy Flores of Diver...
Jun 15, 2020
Baldwin supports police reforms
Democrats in Congress are working on changes to policing throughout the U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin of Madison says the public safety presence shouldn't change. But she does think it's healthy to take a c...
Jun 15, 2020
Man starts challenge of pushup record, fundraising effort
A man's pushup challenge is getting underway. Nate Carroll of Winneconne wants to break the world record of about 1-1/2 million in a year. He did 1 million last year to thank law enforcement across th...
Jun 15, 2020
Baseball back in northeast Wis. on July 1
Baseball fans will be able to go to two ballparks in northeast Wisconsin, at the beginning of next month. The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders and Green Bay Booyah will open their seasons in the Northwoods Le...
Jun 15, 2020
Evers blocks UW from following abuse case changes
Governor Evers is blocking the UW System from taking the first steps to comply with new federal rules that will bolster the rights of people accused of sexual misconduct. The Trump administration's ed...
Jun 15, 2020 (Image provided by UW System)
De Pere restaurant closes after COVID-19 case
A worker a De Pere restaurant tested positive for coronavirus. Bleu Restaurant and Lounge is on the city's east side, and it's temporarily closed. The owners posted on Facebook that the person worked ...
Jun 15, 2020
Appleton has 8 new coronavirus cases
There are eight new confirmed coronavirus cases in Appleton. Four caught it from another known case, and four got it through community spread. That brings the city's total to 154 confirmed cases. Nine...
Jun 15, 2020 (Image from the City of Appleton)
Kittens left outside FdL animal shelter
The Fond du Lac Humane Society says someone left a bucket of kittens outside the shelter. Workers posted a picture on Facebook, and reported the kittens were sick, covered in fleas, and found panting ...
Jun 15, 2020
Chamber head concerned with health officer proposal
The head of the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce is worried about a proposal the Winnebago County Board will take up tomorrow night. President John Casper says it would give the county's health director th...
Jun 15, 2020
Waupaca nursing home tested after COVID-19 outbreak
A Waupaca nursing home is waiting for more tests results, after an outbreak of coronavirus. Eight residents and four workers at Bethany Home tested positive in the first round of testing. Two resident...
Jun 15, 2020
