Tag Archives: Winnebago County
Winnebago County sheriff not seeking reelection
OSHKOSH, Wis. -- Winnebago County will have a new sheriff after the November elections. John Matz announces he is not running for reelection, citing the needs of the sheriff's office and the next chap...
Mar 27, 2026
Man arrested after Winnebago County weapons incident
TOWN OF BLACK WOLF, Wis. -- A man is in custody following an alleged weapons incident in the town of Black Wolf. The Winnebago County SWAT team was called to the residence in the 4900 block of U.S. Hi...
Mar 11, 2026 (Image from the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office)
Man reported as missing arrested after alleged high-speed chase, weapons incident
TOWN OF BYRON, Wis. -- A man reported as missing is in police custody following an alleged high-speed chase and weapons incident. A Fond du Lac County sheriff's deputy spotted the man driving at 120 m...
Mar 03, 2026 (Image from the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office)
Man convicted in fatal Oshkosh park stabbing
OSHKOSH, Wis. -- A Fond du Lac man who stabbed another person to death in an Oshkosh park reaches a plea deal with prosecutors. Daunte Riley is convicted in Winnebago County Court on one count of firs...
Feb 19, 2026 Daunte Riley (Photo courtesy Winnebago Co. Sheriff's Office)
2026 spring primary election results
APPLETON, Wis. -- The results are in from Tuesday's spring primary elections. Six candidates for the Oshkosh Common Council advanced: Jacob Amos, Paul Esslinger, Alec Lefeber, Meredith Scheuermann, Lo...
Feb 18, 2026 (Image from WHBY archives)
New report details health needs in Calumet, Outagamie, Winnebago counties [AUDIO]
APPLETON, Wis. -- A new report details the health needs of residents in Calumet, Outagamie and Winnebago counties. The assessment from the Tri-County Community Health Improvement Coalition looked at f...
Feb 09, 2026 Tri-County Community Health Improvement Coalition (Image courtesy Outagamie Co. Public Health Department)
2 killed in Winnebago County crash
TOWN OF RUSHFORD, Wis. -- Both drivers are dead following a head-on crash along State Highway 21 in Winnebago County. The sheriff's office says a car driven by an 83-year-old Redgranite man collided w...
Feb 06, 2026 (Image from the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office)
Winnebago County Sheriff's Office defends cooperation with ICE [AUDIO]
OSHKOSH, Wis. -- Winnebago County Sheriff John Matz defends his department's cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Several people asked the county to end its participation in what is k...
Feb 04, 2026 (Image from the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office)
1 killed, 2 hurt in Winnebago County crash
TOWN OF NEKIMI, Wis. -- One person is dead -- another is seriously injured -- in a Winnebago County crash. The sheriff's office says two vehicles collided head-on along County Highway N at Knapp Road ...
Jan 29, 2026 (Image from the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office)
Neenah city attorney acquitted on sexual assault charges [AUDIO]
OSHKOSH, Wis. -- Neenah City Attorney David Rashid is found not guilty on charges related to the alleged sexual assault of his ex-wife. A Winnebago County jury returns the verdict on counts of third- ...
Jan 26, 2026 (Photo from the city of Neenah)
