Category Archives: Local News
Wausau's snowball fight ban could be lifted
Snowball fights in Wausau might be legal again. The city created a law in 1962, banning people from throwing rocks, snowballs and other things that could seriously hurt someone. The city council presi...
Dec 23, 2019
$1 mil donated to Oshkosh Boys and Girls Club
The Oshkosh Boys and Girls Club is getting a $1 million donation. Karlene Grabner from the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation says they've been meeting with the anonymous donor for some time, and the m...
Dec 23, 2019
Oshkosh YMCA gets new leader
The Oshkosh YMCA is promoting from within for its new leader. Senior Vice President Jeff Schneider will become the new CEO on January 24th. Schneider has been with the Oshkosh YMCA for 27 years. He wi...
Dec 23, 2019
Oneida teen arrested for high-speed chase
An Oneida teenager is in custody after leading Fond du Lac County Sheriff's deputies on a high-speed chase. The 17-year old girl reportedly hit speeds of 128-miles an hour on I-41 early Saturday morni...
Dec 23, 2019
Man shot at I-41 wayside
The Dodge County Sheriff's department is investigating a shooting at an I-41 wayside. Deputies say a 22-year old Kaukauna man and a 28-year old man from Fond du Lac got into an argument at the wayside...
Dec 23, 2019
School board faces decisions on building needs
The Appleton school board will have some decisions to make on a possible building referendum. District Chief Financial Officer Greg Hartjes says a special committee came up with four options to help s...
Dec 23, 2019 (Image provided by Appleton Area School District)
Groups providing holiday meal in Appleton
A number of organizations and businesses are coming together today to provide a holiday meal in Appleton. Community Christmas is at the Grand Meridian, and about 1,000 people are expected. Lynn Hopfen...
Dec 23, 2019
Johnson: Impeachment case 'pretty thin'
Wisconsin's Republican U.S. Senator thinks the impeachment case against President Trump is "pretty thin." Sen. Ron Johnson of Oshkosh was on ABC's "This Week" Sunday to talk about the next steps. He b...
Dec 22, 2019
Details set for vaping ban for minors
Minors in Appleton will face fines, or have to take a class, if they're busted with vaping products. The city will give kids the option, if they're caught for the first time. The fine is about $200. P...
Dec 22, 2019 (Image from the City of Appleton)
Oshkosh light show helping food pantry
A special Christmas light show on the west side of Oshkosh is raising money for a food pantry. Ten-year-old Brody Enli decided to help the Oshkosh Area Community Pantry's Food for Kids program. After ...
Dec 22, 2019
