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State Assembly must turn over records pertaining to lawmaker accused of sexual harassment
The state Assembly will have to turn over records pertaining to a former Green Bay lawmaker accused of sexual harassment. The Associated Press sued after the Chief Clerk refused to turn over documents...
Jun 30, 2021
Appleton still looking for new Health Director
The city of Appleton is struggling to find a new health director. Former Director Kurt Eggebrecht retired earlier this month–and at the time, Mayor Jake Woodford said that they had a finalist fo...
Jun 30, 2021
G.B. Police Chief candidates narrowed to four
The Green Bay Police and Fire Commission have named four finalists to become the next police chief of the city. Former Chief Andrew Smith retired on May third. Two of the finalist are veterans in the ...
Jun 30, 2021
Assembly passes state budget
The Assembly approved a two year state budget around 10 p.m. after nearly ten hours of debate. The final vote was 64-34. According to Assembly Speaker Robin Vos the budget achieves two-thirds state fu...
Jun 30, 2021
No injuries in Appleton fire
It took Appleton fire crews about 30 minutes to put out fire at a business in the 2600 block of West Second Street. Crews were called around 3:30 a.m. and initially thought they were dealing with a wa...
Jun 30, 2021
Oshkosh to consider the decriminalization of marijuana
The city of Oshkosh may consider decriminalizing the possession and use of marijuana. Council Member Aaron Wojciechowski is drafting an ordinance change that would remove all penalties for having smal...
Jun 29, 2021
Menasha Alders want more development at old City Hall
Menasha officials are frustrated with the slow pace of redevelopment at the former City Hall building. Developer Steven Roark purchased the building at 140 Main Street in 2019 with plans to turn it in...
Jun 29, 2021
State Supreme Court upholds Burch murder conviction
The state Supreme Court upholds the conviction of a Green Bay man that murdered a woman. George Burch had tried to argue that police violated his constitutional rights by taking tracking information f...
Jun 29, 2021
Biden touts infrastructure plan in La Crosse
President Joe Biden visits Wisconsin to tout the bi-partisan infrastructure plan. Biden says the one-point-two trillion dollar package addresses growing needs in the country. The President toured the ...
Jun 29, 2021
Murder conviction upheld for George Burch
The state Supreme Court upholds the conviction of a Green Bay man that murdered a woman. George Burch had tried to argue that police violated his constitutional rights by tracking information from his...
Jun 29, 2021
