Category Archives: Local News
Olsen was an advocate for public schools
When a Republican state lawmaker leaves office next year, he'll be remembered for his push for funding for public schools. Sen. Luther Olsen of Ripon says it's the most important thing they do. He was...
Feb 25, 2020
Community trying to raise money for Kaukauna family
Organizers are putting together a fundraiser for the family of two children found dead in a Kaukauna home. William and Danielle Beyer died from what police are calling "intentionally inflicted injurie...
Feb 24, 2020
State lawmakers honor Hanna
Some state lawmakers are looking back on Appleton Mayor Tim Hanna's time in office. They honored him at City Hall this afternoon, with a proclamation. Hanna isn't running for re-election, after 24 yea...
Feb 24, 2020
Wildlife Sanctuary hopes stolen hedgehog returns
Veterinarians at the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary are concerned about a stolen hedgehog. "Clover" went missing last Friday, after someone pried open her enclosure and took her. Curator Lori Bankson sa...
Feb 24, 2020
Businesses hope NFL draft rumors come true
Businesses around Lambeau Field hope unconfirmed reports that Green Bay will host the 2022 NFL Draft are true. Stadium View Sports Bar General Manager Amanda Watson thinks it would bring in a lot of b...
Feb 24, 2020 Survey shows majority in favor of eliminating Lambeau Field Stadium District Board
Crews fight paper machine fire at Proctor & Gamble
Crews from several fire departments helped put out a fire at Proctor and Gamble's plant on the north side of Green Bay this afternoon. Firefighters say a paper machine caught fire, and there was heavy...
Feb 24, 2020 (Image: Green Bay Fire Department)
Snowmobile deaths on the rise
A deadly weekend for snowmobilers raised the death toll this season to 17. Three people were killed last weekend, bringing the total in February to nine. The DNR says February is often the deadliest m...
Feb 24, 2020
Student, mother suing school over gun shirts
A Shattuck Middle School student and his mother are suing an associate principal at the Neenah school, for not letting him wear shirts with guns on them. A gun rights law firm in northern Georgia is r...
Feb 24, 2020
Charles the Florist to close
A flower shop in downtown Appleton is closing, after 66 years in business. Charles the Florist owner Susan Soczka says Friday will be the last official day at the store, in the 200 block of E. College...
Feb 24, 2020
Olsen to retire from Senate
After 26 years at the Capitol, a state lawmaker will retire at the end of the year. Republican Sen. Luther Olsen of Ripon decided not to run for re-election in the 14th district. He says it's been an ...
Feb 24, 2020
