Tag Archives: Local News

Charges filed in Green Bay murder
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Charges are filed in connection with an alleged Green Bay murder. James Dorr, Jr. is facing counts of first-degree intentional homicide, mistreatment of animals causing death a...
Landen Moore Feb 07, 2025

Erik Metzig withdraws no contest plea in 2023 homicide case
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, WI — A Wolf River man charged in the double-homicide of his parents in 2023 withdraws his no contest plea in that case. The attorney for Erik Metzig says that’s based on ...
Terry Kovarik Feb 06, 2025

Oshkosh Area School District unveils plans for Merrill School memorial
OSHKOSH, Wis–The Oshkosh Area School District unveils its plans for a memorial to the former Merrill School. Designs include a garden area, benches, a flag pole, a plaque, and bricks from the or...
Jonathan Krause Feb 06, 2025

Housing no longer planned for site of the former Nicolet Elementary School
MENASHA, Wis–The site of the former Nicolet Elementary School in Menasha will not become housing as first thought. Nicolet Menasha L-L-C, which initially announced plans to demolish the school b...
Jonathan Krause Feb 06, 2025

Green Bay murder suspect convicted
GREEN BAY, Wis. — A Green Bay murder suspect reaches a plea deal with prosecutors. Alejandro Cantu is convicted in Brown County Court on charges of felony murder, maintaining a drug trafficking ...
Landen Moore Feb 06, 2025

Appleton Police say social media post about deported single mother is fake–and may be a scam
APPLETON, Wis–Appleton Police say social media posts about their involvement in immigration enforcement is false, and may be a scam. In their own Facebook post, the department says it was tagged...
Jonathan Krause Feb 05, 2025

Drone photos show ice conditions on Winnebago ahead of sturgeon season
LAKE WINNEBAGO, Wis. — The Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office releases drone photos of Lake Winnebago ahead of the sturgeon spearing season. The photos are paired with forward-looking inf...
Landen Moore Feb 05, 2025

Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office releases video of fiery crash rescues [VIDEO]
NEENAH, Wis–The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office releases video of a fiery crash that saw deputies save two people. The crash happened after a deputy tried to pull over the vehicle for ex...
Jonathan Krause Feb 04, 2025

Appleton man sentenced in drug-related murder
APPLETON, Wis. — An Appleton man will spend the rest of his life in prison for a drug-related murder. Eric Rogers, Sr. is also denied the opportunity to apply for parole in Outagamie County Cour...
Landen Moore Feb 04, 2025

Amber Alert issued for pregnant teen from Beaver Dam
BEAVER DAM, Wis. — An Amber Alert is issued for a missing pregnant teenager from Beaver Dam. Sophia Franklin, 16, was reportedly last seen at her residence around 9 p.m. Sunday. Police believe F...
Landen Moore Feb 04, 2025




