Tag Archives: Local News
Proposal would change car seat rules
A state lawmaker is proposing a bill to change the car seat rules for young children. Republican Rep. Ron Tusler of Harrison believes it’s a safety issue. Right now, kids over one year old and 2...
Sep 18, 2019
Major food drive moving to spring
The annual Scouting for Food drive will be in the spring, instead of the fall. The Bay-Lakes Council of the Boy Scouts is making the change because of the concerns from parents. Spokeswoman Kristin El...
Sep 18, 2019
Lawmaker plans to block manure rules
After hearing concerns about proposed new rules for storing manure, a Republican lawmaker is vowing to block them. Sen. Steve Nass of Whitewater is the co-chair of the Legislature’s rules commit...
Sep 18, 2019
DNR may name forest after Earl
The DNR is proposing to rename a state forest after a former Democratic governor. The Peshtigo River State Forest could become the Governor Earl Peshtigo State Forest, to honor former Governor Tony Ea...
Sep 18, 2019
Hunter dies in Dodge County
DNR officials are investigating a hunting related death in Dodge County. They say three people were hunting squirrels near Mud Lake Road in Reeseville yesterday morning when a 61-year-old man saw move...
Sep 18, 2019
Oshkosh officials continue work on budget
The Oshkosh Common Council resumes work tonight on its 2020 budget. City manager Mark Rohloff says the focus of this workshop will be major projects. He says debt management will be a big issue. The O...
Sep 18, 2019
Winnebago moving away from elected Coroner position
Winnebago County is moving away from having an elected Coroner. The Winnebago County Board approves a resolution calling for the elimination of the elected Coroner position switching to a hired Medica...
Sep 18, 2019
Waupaca teen charged with terrorist threat
Waupaca police continue to investigate a threat by a student at Waupaca High School. Seventeen-year-old Dominick Silva is charged as an adult with a terrorist threat and he’s out on bond. Court ...
Sep 18, 2019
New prosecutors could help with reforms
Winnebago and Outagamie counties will each get two more prosecutors. Winnebago County District Attorney Christian Gossett hopes that will help expand the county’s treatment and diversion program...
Sep 18, 2019
Police on lookout for THC vaping cartridges
Local drug investigators are watching for vaping cartridges with THC in them. They’re not only illegal, but they’re linked to most of the cases of severe lung illnesses tied to vaping. Lt....
Sep 17, 2019
