Category Archives: Local News
Appleton staff will look at other city gov't setups
There's a proposal to change Appleton's city government structure, and possibly hire a city administrator to work with a mayor. The human resources committee wants staff to put together information on...
Jan 17, 2020 (Image from the City of Appleton)
Man convicted in downtown Appleton bar shooting
The suspect in a shooting at a downtown Appleton bar is pleading no contest to several charges. More than 2-1/2 years after a bystander was killed, 36-year-old Henry Nellum of Milwaukee was convicted ...
Jan 16, 2020
De Pere police add app to notify community
De Pere police are joining an app to let people know about emergencies and major incidents. Officer Jedd Bradley says the "You Get It First" app sends notifications, with information about what's goin...
Jan 16, 2020 (Image provided by the De Pere Police Department)
Local dairy farmers optimistic about trade deals
After some tough times, dairy farmers are encouraged with a new trade deal with Mexico and Canada. Jamie Mara of the Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative says they're also hopeful about an initial agreement ...
Jan 16, 2020
Nonprofits picked for Give BIG Green Bay
A 24-hour fundraising drive in Green Bay is back, and 40 nonprofits will benefit. The Green Bay Packers Foundation and the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation are working together to hold Give BIG ...
Jan 16, 2020
Man charged in Appleton trafficking case
A 36-year-old Milwaukee man is facing formal human trafficking charges in Outagamie County. Theodore Givings is accused of trying to lure a 14-year-old runaway into prostitution. Prosecutors say he pi...
Jan 16, 2020
Oshkosh man sentenced for illegal gun buy
A 19-year-old Oshkosh man will be behind bars for 30 days for illegally buying a gun for a teenage boy. Prosecutors say the 16-year-old posted a video of the rifle on Instagram last June. The caption ...
Jan 16, 2020
Woman gets 2 yrs in prison for helping murderer
A Beaver Dam woman will spend two years in prison for helping the suspect during a murder investigation. Dodge County prosecutors say 33-year-old Rebecca Wolc lied to police when they were looking for...
Jan 16, 2020
Reward offered in park vandalism case
Police are hoping a reward will help solve a vandalism case at Oshkosh's Menominee Park. They believe there's about $5,000 in damage to bathrooms. The reward is worth up to $1,000.
Jan 16, 2020
Woman accused of dragging Brown Co. deputy
A Greenleaf woman is accused of dragging a Brown County Sheriff's deputy during a traffic stop on I-41 earlier this week. Prosecutors say 36-year-old Stephanie Verbeten refused to listen, and a deputy...
Jan 16, 2020
