Tag Archives: Appleton
Abuse victims don't have to pay for restraining orders
Prosecutors say a Green Bay woman kidnapped and held at knife-point by her ex-boyfriend didn't think she could afford a restraining order. Donna Meiselwitz of Harbor House in Appleton says there isn't...
Dec 10, 2019
Appleton could ban conversion therapy
Conversion therapy could be banned in Appleton. The board of health will consider a bill that bans the practice that is described as trying to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity. ...
Dec 10, 2019 (Image from the City of Appleton)
Decision on sculpture on hold
There won't be a decision on a sculpture in Appleton, at least until next month. Some neighbors don't like the artwork on the west end of the College Avenue Bridge. It's called "The Collective" and it...
Dec 09, 2019
Teen reaches deal in damage spree
One of the four teens arrested for a damage spree in the Fox Cities reached a plea deal. Seventeen-year-old Brandon Fossum of Appleton entered no contest pleas to counts of arson, criminal damage to p...
Dec 09, 2019
Appleton sculpture draws ire from neighbors
Appleton leaders are talking about a sculpture that's on the west end of the College Avenue Bridge. The Collective looks like a large head with smaller, individual heads. Public Works Director Paula V...
Dec 09, 2019 (Image from the City of Appleton)
Armed robbery in Appleton
Appleton police are looking for the person who robbed an east side gas station. Officers were called to the Marathon in the 1900 block of East Wisconsin Avenue around 9 p.m. for an armed robbery. They...
Dec 06, 2019 (Image provided by the Appleton Police Department)
Moving 6th graders an option in Appleton
Most of Appleton's elementary schools are considered overcrowded, and one way the district could change that is by moving sixth graders to middle school. District Chief Financial Officer Greg Hartjes ...
Dec 02, 2019 (Image provided by Appleton Area School District)
Panel looking at Appleton school options
There are a number of possibilities on the table for improving Appleton's school buildings, including expansions and renovations at schools. District Chief Financial Officer Greg Hartjes says a specia...
Nov 28, 2019 (Image provided by Appleton Area School District)
Appleton dog praised for saving elderly neighbor
A dog in Appleton saved an elderly woman, after a fall. David Baye and Dacia Immel own Bella, a pit bull mix. She's one of four dogs in their house. Baye says Bella woke them up around 10 p.m. one wee...
Nov 28, 2019
Groups hosting Thanksgiving Day meals
Several groups are holding free Thanksgiving Day meals around the Fox Valley. Christ The Rock Church is putting on a dinner at the Grand Meridian in Appleton from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Father Carr's Place...
Nov 28, 2019
