Category Archives: Local News
App helps UWO students, staff feel safe
A new safety service created by the UW-Oshkosh student association and campus police is being called a hit. UWO GO is an app that lets students and staff order a free ride from police, to get anywhere...
Jan 17, 2020
Oshkosh School Board says no to spring referendum
The Oshkosh School District will not to go referendum this spring. The Oshkosh School Board was all set to vote on a $24.5 million dollar referendum question for the April ballot last night, when memb...
Jan 17, 2020 (Image provided by the Oshkosh Area School District)
4 killed in Oconto house fire
Four people are dead, after a house fire in Oconto early this morning. Fire Chief John Reed says firefighters weren't able to get into the home on Fabry Street to search for anyone. He says the fire w...
Jan 17, 2020
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
