Category Archives: Local News
Security upgraded at transit center
There are some security upgrades at the downtown transit center in Appleton, after a firefighter was killed there six months ago. Valley Transit General Manager Ron McDonald says they added a security...
Nov 18, 2019
Local Vets Council gets state grant
The state is providing a $25,000 grant to the Fox Valley Veterans Council. Chair Jim Strong believes the state has confidence they'll pass the money along to the most deserving vets. He thinks it show...
Nov 18, 2019
October home sales up a bit
Home sales were up slightly last month, compared to October of last year. The number of closings in the state rose by 0.7 percent. The median price climbed by more than seven percent to almost $196,00...
Nov 18, 2019
Woman killed in Oconto Co. crash
Oconto County Sheriff's deputies say a 53-year-old woman from the Oconto area was killed in a crash last Friday night. They say a 30-year-old man from the Lena area was pulling a skidsteer on a traile...
Nov 18, 2019 Oconto County Sheriff's Office logo (Image courtesy Oconto Co. Sheriff's Office)
Evers not planning another special session on guns
Governor Evers says he doesn't have immediate plans to call another special session on gun laws. But he says he'll keep his options open in the future. Evers called a special session in October to try...
Nov 18, 2019 (Image: Office of the Governor)
Shawano Co. gets state funding for drug court
Shawano County's new drug court is one of several that will get some money from the state. Nearly $1.5 million was included in the state budget. Almost $110,000 will go to Shawano County. The funding ...
Nov 18, 2019
Dog rescued from Fox River
Police and fire crews worked together to rescue a dog from the Fox River Saturday afternoon. The animal fell through thin ice near Little Chute and its owner was unable to get it back out. Fox Valley ...
Nov 18, 2019
Non-profit highlights youth homelessness
Kids take to the streets of Appleton to bring attention to homelessness among their peers. "Youth on the Move" was organized by the Boys and Girls Club of the Fox Valley. Homeless Youth Director Katie...
Nov 18, 2019
Donations coming in for fire victims
A young family who lost everything in a house fire is getting help from the community. The Biedles had to evacuate their home along Jackson Street last week with nothing. Oshkosh Kids Foundation Found...
Nov 18, 2019
Korean Veterans learn about upcoming flight
Veterans taking part in the Old Glory Honor Flight's "Return to Korea" begin preparations for their trip. Fifty-one vets learned more details about the excursion over the weekend. Old Glory board memb...
Nov 18, 2019
