Category Archives: Local News
FdL police make big meth, heroin busts
Fond du Lac police say investigators made the largest single meth and heroin busts in city history this month. They say a suspect was bringing meth from Mississippi to Fond du Lac on Wednesday, and of...
Feb 21, 2020
Evers believes his surplus plan is 'easily superior'
Governor Evers still hopes to get his proposal for the projected budget surplus through the Legislature or at least work out a compromise with Republicans. He's pushing to put $250 million toward publ...
Feb 21, 2020
Harrison has new street assessment policy
The Village of Harrison has a new plan to pay for streets. Administrator Travis Parish says they're going to share the costs with property owners for eliminating ditches, and putting in curb and gutte...
Feb 21, 2020
Oshkosh Public Museum opening new photo exhibit
The Oshkosh Public Museum is opening an exhibit that features new takes on old pictures. Curator Debra Daubert says they asked local photographers to use their imagination to recreate a modern version...
Feb 21, 2020
Fast-food workers help police arrest counterfeit bill suspect
Green Bay police arrested an 18-year-old man for using counterfeit money, and they're crediting the quick thinking of fast-food workers. They say the suspect was trying to use a fake $100 bill in the ...
Feb 21, 2020
Fate of several high-profile bills unknown
A fate of several high-profile bills are hanging in the balance, now that the Assembly finished meeting for the year. They include a ban on vaping for anyone under 21, and a proposal to let bars in Mi...
Feb 21, 2020
Appleton fire dept. will get new deputy chief
A battalion chief for the Appleton fire department will be the next deputy chief. Battalion Chief Ryan Weyers will take over the job on March 1st. Weyers joined the department in 2001.
Feb 21, 2020
Meth supplies, but no lab found in Appleton
Appleton police say they found items to make meth, but not an active meth lab at a house on the city's west side. Officer Meghan Cash says they took one person into custody during their search yesterd...
Feb 21, 2020 (Image provided by the Appleton Police Department)
Battle on Bago returns today
There will be a bigger mix of tip-ups and spears on Lake Winnebago this weekend. It's the final weekend of sturgeon spearing, and the Battle on Bago ice fishing tournament starts today. Noah Hinrichs ...
Feb 21, 2020
Electric City Experience close to returning
A music festival is close to returning to Kaukauna this year. Electric City Experience organizer Jason Lipsky says the city council is on board with his plans, and that was one of the final steps he n...
Feb 21, 2020
