Tag Archives: Local News
Lung Cancer Deaths Dropping; Down 12 Percent Since 2013
The number of deaths from lung cancer is dropping. They're down almost 12 percent, since 2013. American Lung Association spokeswoman Dona Wininsky points out that it's still the top cancer killer of m...
Aug 01, 2019
Oshkosh May See Substantial Property Tax Hike; Common Council Vote On Budget In November
The City of Oshkosh faces a major challenge to balance next year's budget. The first version of the package includes a 7.2 percent increase in the property tax levy for 2020. Common council member Mat...
Aug 01, 2019
Man hurt, suspect arrested in hit and run
A 26-year-old Green Bay man has life threatening injuries after being hit by a car on the city’s near west side. Green Bay police Lieutenant Clinton Beguhn says officers were called to the inter...
Aug 01, 2019
It’s opening day for Mile of Music
The Mile of Music festival is back in downtown Appleton today. About 220 artists and bands will play around 950 sets, through Sunday. Co-founder Dave Willems says they’ve never been worried abou...
Aug 01, 2019
Park gives city link between downtown, river
The newly opened Jones Park in downtown Appleton provides a link between the College Avenue area, and the riverfront. Mayor Tim Hanna says that’s something city leaders have been looking for, fo...
Jul 31, 2019
Oshkosh Corporation revamps logo, website
The Oshkosh Corporation has a new logo and revamped website. Company officials say the changes to the website are focused on Oshkosh Corporation’s impact, culture, and innovation.
Jul 31, 2019
Downtown G.B. car repair shop owner retires
The longtime owner of a car repair shop in downtown Green Bay is retiring and he’s passing on the business to one of his workers. Dave Shaw of Downtown Auto Services says he was given the chance...
Jul 31, 2019
Neenah could add vaping to smoking ban
Neenah is the latest community that might add vaping to its smoking ban. Mayor Dean Kaufert thinks it’ll make it easier for police and places like bars and restaurants. He says the law would cle...
Jul 31, 2019
Local group fights to save retiree pensions
A local group that’s fighting to save pensions is hoping the U.S. Senate will support their cause. Congress passed a bill in 2014 that let fund managers cut retiree pensions by up to 60 percent....
Jul 31, 2019
Jones Park opens in downtown Appleton
The redesigned Jones Park in downtown Appleton is opening. City leaders held a ribbon cutting ceremony over the noon hour. The park has been closed for nearly three years for the construction of the F...
Jul 31, 2019
