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Man accused of stabbing Appleton officer pleads not guilty
A Kaukauna man accused of stabbing an Appleton police officer says he is “not guilty”. Troy VanGrinsven enters the plea in Outagamie County Court to charges of Attempted First Degree Inten...
Terry Kovarik Jun 04, 2021

New Oshkosh Defense contract worth nearly a billion dollars
The Oshkosh Corporation lands a nearly billion dollar contract from the Pentagon. The Army is asking Oshkosh Defense to upgrade the weapons systems on Stryker carrier vehicles. An unmanned, turreted M...
Terry Kovarik Jun 04, 2021

Train hits camper in Fox Crossing, no one hurt
No one was hurt when a train hit a camper in Fox Crossing last night. Police and fire crews were called to the area of American Drive and the railroad tracks around 8;30 p.m. Police say the camper sta...
Carol Patrizi Jun 04, 2021

Johnson says he is still undecided on seeking re-election
(Associated Press) Republican Sen. Ron Johnson on Thursday said he remains undecided about seeking a third term in 2022, stopped short of recommending people be vaccinated for the COVID-19 virus and r...
Terry Kovarik Jun 03, 2021

Eggebrecht to retire on Friday
After helping lead Appleton through a pandemic, Health Officer Kurt Eggebrecht is retiring Friday. Eggebrecht was set to retire in June of last year but decided to put that off for a year to handle th...
Terry Kovarik Jun 03, 2021

Oshkosh man arrested in Sheboygan stabbing
An Oshkosh man is in police custody following an alleged stabbing in Sheboygan. The 39-year old is accused of stabbing another man during an argument early Thursday morning. The 29-year old victim suf...
Terry Kovarik Jun 03, 2021

Valley Transit is looking for drivers
Valley Transit is hiring. The system is looking for bus drivers to work both full and part-time shifts. Officials point out that pandemic safety precautions remain in place on all buses. Starting pay ...
Terry Kovarik Jun 03, 2021

Fox Crossing restaurant damaged in fire
No one is hurt in a Fox Crossing restaurant fire. Crews were called to Michiel’s Restaurant on Appleton Road early this (Thursday) morning to find the kitchen on fire. The cause of the fire is u...
Terry Kovarik Jun 03, 2021

Weekly average of new coronavirus cases continues to drop
The seven-day average for new coronavirus cases in Wisconsin reaches lows not seen since April of last year. The state Department of Health Services reports the rate has fallen to 149 a day for the pa...
Terry Kovarik Jun 03, 2021

Man accused of stabbing an Appleton police officer heading to trial
A Kaukauna man that allegedly stabbed an Appleton police officer will stand trial. An Outagamie County Court Commissioner finds there is enough evidence to try Troy VanGrinsven on charges of Attempted...
Terry Kovarik Jun 02, 2021




