Tag Archives: Local News

Evers: GOP concerns about gun bills ‘BS’
Governor Evers is calling Republican concerns over his proposed changes to gun laws “BS.” While on WTMJ radio in Milwaukee this morning, Evers said he’ll consider holding a special s...
Mike Kemmeter Aug 22, 2019

Appleton golf cart idea shot down
A proposal to let people drive golf carts on Appleton streets is going nowhere. The city council didn’t even debate the issue before voting it down last night. City spokesman Chad Doran believes...
Mike Kemmeter Aug 22, 2019

Appleton takes step to ban minors from vaping
Appleton’s city council wants city staff to put together a formal proposal to make it illegal for minors to have e-cigarettes. The ban would cover all vaping devices, even if they don’t ha...
Mike Kemmeter Aug 22, 2019

Some Oshkosh TIF districts struggling
The City of Oshkosh continues to struggle to generate extra revenue from its TIF districts. The latest city audit shows negative balances for a number of them. City Manager Mark Rohloff blames that on...
Mike Kemmeter Aug 22, 2019

Lawmakers help Habitat for Humanity
Habitat For Humanity is putting some state lawmakers to work at projects in the Fox Cities. A group of senators and representatives from both political parties toured Rock the Block sites in Menasha. ...
Mike Kemmeter Aug 22, 2019

Walmart sues Oshkosh again over ‘dark store loophole’
Walmart is trying again to have its property tax assessment lowered in Oshkosh. The retail giant is suing the city over the what’s called the “dark store loophole.” It allows open st...
Mike Kemmeter Aug 22, 2019

Walmart sues Oshkosh again over ‘dark store loophole’
Walmart is trying again to have its property tax assessment lowered in Oshkosh. The retail giant is suing the city over the what’s called the “dark store loophole.” It allows open st...
Mike Kemmeter Aug 22, 2019

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,...
Mike Kemmeter Aug 22, 2019

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,...
Mike Kemmeter Aug 22, 2019

Prosecutors: Man threatened to ‘shoot up’ warehouse
Prosecutors in western Wisconsin say a 31-year-old worker at a distribution center threatened to “shoot up the place.” Kevin Pinkman is accused of telling that to one of his co-workers at ...
Mike Kemmeter Aug 22, 2019



