Tag Archives: Local News
Shots fired at park in Green Bay
Green Bay police are looking into a shooting at a park on the northeast side. Officers were called around 7:30 p.m. to Kennedy Park. They found shell casings but didn’t find anyone hurt. The par...
Aug 21, 2019
Busby will retire, is censured
Embattled Winnebago County coroner Barry Busby will step down this fall. He announced his decision during the public comment session at last night’s county board meeting. Busby’s announcem...
Aug 21, 2019
G.B. to require investment in public art
Future developers in Green Bay will be putting money toward public art, if they receive incentives from the city. The city’s redevelopment authority is putting the requirement in place, and it&#...
Aug 20, 2019
Appleton schools could vote on Native American mascots
The Appleton school district could get involved with the debate over Native American mascots. The school board might vote on a proposal on Monday night to call on state lawmakers to take action. Diver...
Aug 20, 2019
People look forward to Appleton quiet zone
People living near railroad tracks in Appleton are excited about the upcoming train whistle ban in the city. The new quiet zone would cover the main line that cuts across the city. Appleton West High ...
Aug 20, 2019
Former Appleton Park Central building gets new owner
The former Park Central building in downtown Appleton has a new owner. The spot along College Avenue has been empty for several years and a developer hopes to change that. Matthew Cole hasn’t an...
Aug 20, 2019
De Pere officials hopeful for future of downtown site
Now that the site of a former building in downtown De Pere is cleared out a city official is hopeful that something new will go there. A historic building in the 100 block of South Broadway was destro...
Aug 20, 2019
Local veteran could get new kidney soon
Months after asking the community for help finding a kidney a disabled veteran might have a match. Michael Scott goes to the Green Bay VA for treatment three times a week. He put signs on his truck ho...
Aug 20, 2019
Winnebago Co. Coroner will retire
Winnebago County’s longtime coroner plans to retire at the end of October. Barry Busby made the announcement at tonight’s county board meeting. He’s pointing to issues with PTSD, and...
Aug 20, 2019
Church buying former Thompson Center
A church is buying the former Thompson Community Center on College Avenue in downtown Appleton. The Core plans to move from its current location, at the corner of Superior and Franklin streets. Lead P...
Aug 20, 2019
