Tag Archives: Winnebago County
Grant to help homeless in Winnebago Co.
An effort to battle homelessness in Winnebago and Fond du Lac counties is getting a big boost. ADVOCAP is receiving a state grant for more than $850,000. The group will use the money to help pay rent,...
Aug 22, 2019
Busby officially resigns as coroner
Winnebago County's longtime coroner is making it official that he's resigning at the end of October. Barry Busby sent a letter to Sheriff John Matz, saying that his last day will be on October 31st. H...
Aug 21, 2019
Winnebago Co. Coroner will retire
Winnebago County's longtime coroner plans to retire at the end of October. Barry Busby made the announcement at tonight's county board meeting. He's pointing to issues with PTSD, and recent back probl...
Aug 20, 2019
Names released of couple from quarry fall
The Oshkosh woman killed, when she fell into a quarry with her husband, was 31-year-old Alissa Bartels. Winnebago County Sheriff's deputies say they were near the Hill Tavern, along Highway D, west of...
Aug 20, 2019
Woman killed, husband hurt at quarry
A 31-year-old woman is dead, and her husband was seriously hurt, when they fell to the bottom of a quarry, west of Winneconne. Winnebago County Sheriff's deputies were called the quarry along Highway ...
Aug 19, 2019
Oshkosh arena owners file for bankruptcy
The owner of the Menominee Nation Arena in Oshkosh is filing for bankruptcy. The move comes just hours before a hearing in Winnebago County court that could have seen a receiver appointed to take over...
Aug 19, 2019
Hearing today on arena in Oshkosh
A hearing is set today in a lawsuit alleging the owners of the Menominee Nation Arena in Oshkosh can't pay their bills. Winnebago County Judge John Jorgensen will hear arguments this afternoon on why ...
Aug 19, 2019
Cars shot at in the Winneconne area
Winnebago County Sheriff's deputies say someone was shooting at cars on Highway 116 in the Winneconne area earlier this month. Capt. David Mack says a family reported 13 holes and marks on the windshi...
Aug 16, 2019
Busby faces new accusations, censure
More accusations of misconduct are being leveled against Winnebago County Coroner Barry Busby. Former Deputy Coroner Donna Francart told the county's Judiciary and Public Safety Committee that Busby w...
Aug 12, 2019
State reports all ages have vaping lung issues
The state is now seeing cases of lung disease that are connected to vaping, in young and older people. The health department is reporting 12 confirmed cases. At least one is in Winnebago County. Thirt...
Aug 08, 2019
