Category Archives: Local News
2019 was wettest weather year in Fox Cities
The weather in 2019 can be summed up in one word -- wet. Meteorologist Scott Cultice from the National Weather Service office in Green Bay says we saw unprecedented precipitation. The total of about 4...
Dec 31, 2019
Safe Ride programs a New Year's option
Police will have extra officers on the streets for New Year's Eve tonight, and local Safe Ride programs are one option for people to get home. Winnebago County Tavern League President Patrick Purtell ...
Dec 31, 2019
Mile of Music holding New Year's Eve concert
For the seventh year in a row, Mile of Music organizers are putting on a special New Year's Eve celebration in downtown Appleton. Festival co-founder Dave Willems says they'll have seven artists and b...
Dec 31, 2019
Oshkosh 'heroes' help through Facebook group
A Facebook group based in the Oshkosh area is helping people in need. Zaroni's owner Jon Doemel created "Heroes of Oshkosh" with posts asking for donations of specific items. He says they vet people a...
Dec 31, 2019
Oshkosh West stabbing, shooting a top 2019 story
A stabbing and police shooting at Oshkosh West High School earlier this month left some students running for safety. It was one of the top local stories in 2019. Winnebago County prosecutors say Grant...
Dec 31, 2019
N.Y. man arrested in Neenah child sex sting
A high-ranking member of the New York Department of Education is in the Winnebago County jail, in connection with an Internet child sex sting. Neenah police say David Hay was arrested yesterday at the...
Dec 31, 2019
Bellevue matching those in need
The Village of Bellevue is hoping to match people who are willing to shovel snow with people who can't. Administrator Diane Wessel says she found out about a program on the village website that offers...
Dec 31, 2019
Flood emergency in Oconto
There's flooding in Oconto. The city is declaring a flood emergency and asking drivers to stay off flooded streets. Fire officials say Bridge Street, Merrill Lane, Farnsworth Avenue, Water Street and ...
Dec 31, 2019
Brown Co. seeing fewer drunk driving deaths
There will be more police officers on the roads on this New Year's Eve looking for drunk drivers. In Brown County, the sheriff's department hopes 2019 will come to an end without a single traffic deat...
Dec 31, 2019
Arena's financial struggles was a top story in 2019
The owners of the Menominee Nation Arena in Oshkosh are trying to work themselves out of a financial hole. The bankruptcy of the ownership group is one of the top local stories in 2019. Bayland Buildi...
Dec 31, 2019
