Category Archives: Local News
Return of Jones Park rinks delayed
The wait continues for ice skaters hoping to return to Jones Park in Appleton. The regular rink and hockey rink have been closed for a few years because of construction. Greg Hoekstra of the city park...
Jan 03, 2020 (Image from the City of Appleton)
Judge waits to rule on 'Making a Murderer' suit
A federal judge is holding off a decision on whether to throw out a civil lawsuit against Netflix over "Making a Murderer." Retired detective Andrew Colburn accuses the streaming company and filmmaker...
Jan 03, 2020
Someone's dumping energy drinks near Waupaca
Someone is dumping energy drinks in Waupaca County. Sheriff's deputies say cases of 5-Hour Energy were thrown out, along Constance Road, northeast of Waupaca. It's happened several times, and most rec...
Jan 03, 2020
Appleton deputy fire chief retiring
The former interim chief of the Appleton fire department is retiring today. Deputy Chief Darrel Baker spent 31 years with the department. He was the leader for several months between the retirement of...
Jan 03, 2020
Murphy to lead education group
The former leader of a regional economic development group will be working with local colleges and universities. Jerry Murphy will be the executive director of the Northeast Wisconsin Educational Reso...
Jan 03, 2020
Students launch STEM website
Five 4-H high school students in Brown County are helping officially launch a STEM website. They're trying to get kids in elementary and middle schools involved. Melinda Pollen of the Brown County UW-...
Jan 03, 2020
Prosecutors: Hay planned to meet teen in Neenah for sex
Federal prosecutors say a high-ranking New York City schools official thought he was going to meet a 14-year-old boy in Neenah. Thirty-nine-year-old David Hay is accused of chatting on a dating app wi...
Jan 03, 2020
Mugshots get attention
The De Pere police department is using social media to get the attention of people who owe the city money and Officer Jedd Bradley says it's working. He says every Monday morning they post a mugshot t...
Jan 03, 2020 (Image provided by the De Pere Police Department)
Group wants more broad vaping flavor ban
A local advocacy group isn't happy with President Trump's plan to ban flavors in some e-cigarettes. His rule covers small, cartridge-based devices, and not the larger ones that are typically found in ...
Jan 03, 2020
Counselor accused of putting camera in staff bathroom
A longtime counselor at Green Bay Southwest High School is facing charges in a hidden camera case. Prosecutors say Todd Naze had video and pictures from a staff bathroom on a hard drive. They say his ...
Jan 02, 2020
