Category Archives: Local News
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
Poll shows presidential race still tight
A poll shows the race for president in Wisconsin is still a tight one. Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin says in head-to-head match-ups, President Trump and the top four Democratic c...
Jan 15, 2020
Graham up for award for work with Young Eagles
A player for the Green Bay Packers is getting some national recognition for his work with the EAA. Tight end Jimmy Graham is the co-chair of the Young Eagles program. He's the finalist from the Packer...
Jan 15, 2020
Emergency crews urge drivers to move over
Crash scenes are becoming more dangerous for emergency responders. Seven of them have been killed in the U.S. in just the first two weeks of the year. Fond du Lac Fire Chief Peter O'Leary says they no...
Jan 15, 2020
Former UWO leaders sentenced for scandal
Two former top administrators at UW-Oshkosh are pleading guilty to one felony misconduct charge for their roles in the university's foundation scandal. Former Chancellor Richard Wells and Vice Chancel...
Jan 15, 2020 (Image provided by UW-Oshkosh)
Poll: 61% don't expect bigger conflict with Iran
A poll shows 61 percent in Wisconsin believe the U.S. will likely avoid a major military conflict with Iran. Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin says 30 percent think it's likely the s...
Jan 15, 2020
Mom gets 4 yrs in prison for abusing adopted kids
A De Pere woman will spend four years in prison for abusing her adopted children. Fifty-six-year-old Sharon Windey was convicted of several charges involving the four kids. A judge found her husband, ...
Jan 15, 2020
Vouchers big reason for Oshkosh school tax increase
Oshkosh property taxpayers are funding more private school vouchers this year. School District Superintendent Vickie Cartwright says the money coming out of their tax levy increased substantially this...
Jan 15, 2020 (Image provided by the Oshkosh Area School District)
