Category Archives: Local News
Group has 2 possible spots for sculpture
A controversial sculpture could end up somewhere in downtown Appleton. City leaders are expected to decide next week, whether to order a group to move "The Collective" from the west end of the College...
Mar 10, 2020
Appleton murder suspect ruled incompetent
The case of an Appleton man charged with killing his mother is on hold because of mental health issues. Bradley Boettcher underwent a competency exam, and Winnebago County Judge John Jorgensen ruled h...
Mar 10, 2020
Valley Transit taking steps with coronavirus
Valley Transit is sanitizing the inside of buses every night to guard against coronavirus. There aren't any cases in northeast Wisconsin. General Manager Ron McDonald says they're focusing on handrail...
Mar 10, 2020
Oshkosh to focus on condition of city buildings
Oshkosh city leaders might be considering more building projects....in the coming years. City Manager Mark Rohloff believes the parks maintenance building on Witzel Avenue should be the top priority. ...
Mar 10, 2020 (Image provided by the City of Oshkosh)
PAC announces Arts Alive, Spotlight series
From tribute concerts to Ray Charles and Bob Dylan to a youth ballet performance of "The Nutcracker," there are 10 shows on the upcoming Arts Alive! series. Fox Cities Performing Arts Center President...
Mar 10, 2020
LWV holding forums on Winnebago Co. races
People will get a chance to learn more about the candidates in several Winnebago County races over the next week. The county chapter of the League of Women Voters is holding several forums. The first ...
Mar 10, 2020
Graduation rates rise statewide
Graduation rates in the state are increasing slightly. The state Department of Public Instruction says 90 percent of students finished high school within four years. That's up nearly two percent over ...
Mar 10, 2020
Evers proposes flood relief bills
Governor Evers is proposing a package of bills designed to control spring flooding, even though the Assembly isn't expected to meet for the rest of the year. The governor wants to cover a portion of l...
Mar 10, 2020 (Image: Office of the Governor)
Valley Transit bus catches fire at stop
Mechanics will be going over a Valley Transit bus to search for the cause of a fire this morning. The back of the bus caught fire at a stop along Route 8, on Appleton's south side. General Manager Ron...
Mar 10, 2020
State confirms 3rd coronavirus case
The state is confirming a third case of coronavirus in Wisconsin. The person is from the Madison area. The Department of Health Services says the person traveled in the U.S., and is isolated at home. ...
Mar 10, 2020
