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Man killed in Oconto Co. crash
A man from the Oconto Falls area was killed in a crash, north of that city, early this morning. The Oconto County Sheriff’s Department says a 34-year-old man was thrown from the car when it roll...
Mike Kemmeter Oct 09, 2019

Cassandra Nygren could face new charges
A woman charged in the overdose death of a pregnant woman could be in more trouble. The Brown County Sheriff’s Department is accusing Cassie Nygren of dealing amphetamine and delivering illegal ...
Mike Kemmeter Oct 09, 2019

Rohrkaste to retire after 2020 election
A Republican lawmaker from Neenah won’t seek re-election next year. Rep. Mike Rohrkaste is announcing he’ll retire from his 55th district seat at the end of his term. He says he’s pr...
Mike Kemmeter Oct 09, 2019

Oshkosh mayor watching arena
Oshkosh officials are keeping a very close eye on attendance at the Menominee Nation Arena. Mayor Lori Palmeri says if the facility is to emerge from bankruptcy under the current ownership group, it n...
Mike Kemmeter Oct 09, 2019

Oshkosh looks at affordable housing options
The City of Oshkosh is looking for ways to increase affordable housing. The Common Council approved a new policy aimed at turning blighted spots into housing options. Mayor Lori Palmeri believes some ...
Mike Kemmeter Oct 09, 2019

Business park planned in Harrison
A developer is planning to build a business park along Highway 55 in Harrison, south of Highway KK. The village board agreed to rezone the land. Brad Uecker of Rucon Construction expects each building...
Mike Kemmeter Oct 09, 2019

New WEDC leader has co-op background
The new leader of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation brings a very different background to the position than her predecessor. Rather than running a large company, CEO Missy Hughes was over...
Mike Kemmeter Oct 09, 2019

Meth bust might be biggest in area
Police say a drug raid at a hotel in Grand Chute could be the largest meth bust ever in northeast Wisconsin. Brown County District Attorney David Lasee says they found about 60 pounds of meth, and tha...
Mike Kemmeter Oct 09, 2019

Harlem Globetrotters coming to Oshkosh
The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Oshkosh on New Year’s Day. The entertainers will be at Menominee Nation Arena on January 1st. It’s the latest event to be announced at the facility w...
Mike Kemmeter Oct 09, 2019

G.C. police release names of couple found dead
Grand Chute police will wait for more evidence, before making a final ruling on the deaths of a couple. Police say 40-year-old Koua Xiong and 36-year-old Se Chang-Xiong were found dead in their home o...
Mike Kemmeter Oct 09, 2019



