Category Archives: Local News

Trial ordered in Oshkosh West stabbing
The student charged with stabbing a police officer at Oshkosh West High School is facing a trial in the case. Seventeen-year-old Grant Fuhrman waived his preliminary hearing in Winnebago County court ...
Jan 16, 2020

Johnson: Senate shouldn't search for new evidence
A Republican U.S. Senator doesn't think the Senate should spend time searching for new evidence in the impeachment trial of President Trump. Sen. Ron Johnson of Oshkosh was on Fresh Take on WHBY befor...
Jan 16, 2020

Lawmaker disagrees with judge's comments in UWO case
A Republican lawmaker from Greenville wasn't happy with some of the comments from a judge about two former UW-Oshkosh administrators. Rep. Dave Murphy says the judge talked about what a great job form...
Jan 16, 2020 (Photo provided by the Wisconsin Legislature)

Oshkosh planners work on Sawdust District vision
Planners have a bigger vision for the Sawdust District in Oshkosh. The city is working on in-depth plans that cover a larger area, south of the Fox River. Community Development Director Allen Davis sa...
Jan 16, 2020 (Image provided by the city of Oshkosh)

New charges filed in Short Branch Saloon shooting
The man charged with robbing a Neenah bar and killing a customer is facing more charges. Winnebago County prosecutors are adding five counts of first-degree reckless endangerment to the case against 3...
Carol Patrizi Jan 16, 2020 (Photo from WHBY Archives)

Search for armed & dangerous driver
Fond du Lac County Sheriff's deputies are releasing more information about a high-speed chase that started on I-41 on Tuesday. For safety reasons, deputies ended the chase after about three miles, wit...
Carol Patrizi Jan 16, 2020

Tie vote ends non-binding plan in Brown County
A tie vote ends the possibility of Brown County becoming a Second Amendment Sanctuary County. The board voted last night after about four hours of discussion. There was a packed house. Supervisor Stev...
Carol Patrizi Jan 16, 2020

Oshkosh school board could vote on referendum
The Oshkosh school board plans to vote tonight on a $24 million referendum for the April ballot. The district would use the money to upgrade security and infrastructure at a number of buildings. If vo...
Jan 16, 2020 (Image provided by the Oshkosh Area School District)

Census group to meet with local organizations
A group that's working to make sure as many people as possible are counted for the upcoming census is getting together with community organizations in Appleton today. Outagamie County Supervisor Jerry...
Jan 16, 2020

Oshkosh U.S. Bank could be turned into condos
Condominiums may go into the U.S. Bank building in downtown Oshkosh. Developer Tim Hess is part of a group that would convert four floors into 16 condos. He believes it's a better use for the space th...
Jan 15, 2020


