Category Archives: Local News
Oshkosh pays more to archaeologists
The City of Oshkosh will pay an extra $15,000 to U-W Milwaukee researchers for excavations done by a team of archaeologists. The city contracted with the workers after discovering tribal remains while...
Nov 13, 2019 (Image provided by the City of Oshkosh)
Oshkosh council approves city budget
There's a budget in place for the City of Oshkosh for next year. The Common Council approved the proposal last night, after going over it for several weeks. The owner of a $150,000 home will see a $48...
Nov 13, 2019 (Image provided by the city of Oshkosh)
Kimberly gets top report card in area
The school district with the best report card in the Fox Valley and Green Bay areas was Kimberly. Kimberly's overall score from the state Department of Public Instruction significantly exceeds expecta...
Nov 13, 2019 (Image courtesy Kimberly School District)
Proposed traffic circles would be a test
A proposal to put two traffic circles along an Appleton street is a bit of a test on whether they'll force drivers to slow down. The city could build them at two intersections along Glendale Avenue, b...
Nov 13, 2019 (Image from the City of Appleton)
Lung cancer reports puts Wis. average or better
A report shows Wisconsin is at least average in different areas in the fight against lung cancer. American Lung Association spokeswoman Dona Wininsky thinks there's room for improvement, even though t...
Nov 13, 2019
Oshkosh rezones pair of historic buildings
Oshkosh leaders are agreeing to zoning changes for two historic buildings. The former Smith Elementary and Cabrini Catholic schools will be remodeled into residential units. The Common Council approve...
Nov 13, 2019 (Image provided by the city of Oshkosh)
Teens hear about distracted driving dangers
New drivers from high schools around northeast Wisconsin are listening to warnings about distracted driving. The annual PARTY at the PAC started yesterday, and the final two programs are today. Dr. Ra...
Nov 12, 2019
Cold keeps furnace workers very busy
Northeast Wisconsin homeowners are finding out early this year, if their furnaces are working properly. A number of companies aren't able to keep up with calls from people without heat this week. Shan...
Nov 12, 2019
G.B. bilingual changes create mixed feelings
Green Bay School District officials are defending their decision to teach more English to students with another primary language. The School Board approved changes to the bilingual program to increase...
Nov 12, 2019
Appleton, Oshkosh districts meet expectations
The Appleton and Oshkosh school districts both meet expectations, under the state's report card system. Appleton Asst. Superintendent Steve Harrison says it's the third straight year their overall sco...
Nov 12, 2019
