Tag Archives: Local News

Neenah looking to double transportation fee
NEENAH, Wis–Neenah residents could see a sharp increase in the fee they pay for street reconstruction projects. The proposed city budget calls for the Transportation Assessment Replacement Fee t...
Jonathan Krause Oct 17, 2023

Oshkosh parents dissatisfied with public schools
OSHKOSH, Wis–A survey reveals a lack of interest in recommending the Oshkosh Area School District. Communication Director Katie Nieman says their Culture and Climate Survey conducted last spring...
Jonathan Krause Oct 17, 2023

UW Oshkosh lays off 140 employees to balance budget
OSHKOSH, WI — University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh announces hundreds of layoffs as part of an effort to close an $18-million deficit. In a news release issued late Monday afternoon, the university a...
Terry Kovarik Oct 16, 2023

Inmate allegedly assaults, injures corrections officer at the Brown County Jail
GREEN BAY, Wis–The Brown County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an assault at the jail. An inmate reportedly attacked a correctional officer shortly after 6:00 am last Thursday. Jail sta...
Jonathan Krause Oct 16, 2023

Appleton Mayor, City Attorney could see raises in next terms
APPLETON, Wis–Appleton’s next mayor will be getting a six-percent raise next year. A measure going before the Appleton Common Council this week would boost the mayor’s pay by $6,500 ...
Jonathan Krause Oct 16, 2023

Oshkosh School District considers lowered tax levy increase
OSHKOSH, Wis–A revised levy plan would reduce the property tax increase in the Oshkosh School District next year by 2/3rds. The first version of the budget included a 12% tax hike, while a propo...
Jonathan Krause Oct 16, 2023

Appleton Public Library relocating again
APPLETON, Wis–The Appleton Public Library is moving again. The library had found a temporary home in the former Best Buy building along South Kensington Drive, but the owner of the building has ...
Jonathan Krause Oct 16, 2023

Woman found dead during Kaukauna welfare check
KAUKAUNA, Wis. — Kaukauna police are investigating a death. Officers were sent to a home in the 100 block of W. 13th Street around 7 p.m. Saturday for a welfare check. They arrived to find a 45-...
Landen Moore Oct 16, 2023

Fox Valley public works departments talk winter road maintenance, salting practices [AUDIO]
OSHKOSH, Wis. — Fox Valley public works departments discuss salting practices ahead of the winter season. Oshkosh Public Works Director James Rabe says the goal is to keep roads free of snow and...
Landen Moore Oct 16, 2023

Man killed, sheriff K9 wounded in Fond du Lac shootout
FOND DU LAC, WI — An investigation is underway into an officer involved shooting Saturday morning that left a man and a Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s K9 injured. Fond du Lac Police and Fond...
Terry Kovarik Oct 14, 2023




