Tag Archives: Local News

Johnson says he is still undecided on seeking re-election
(Associated Press) Republican Sen. Ron Johnson on Thursday said he remains undecided about seeking a third term in 2022, stopped short of recommending people be vaccinated for the COVID-19 virus and r...
Terry Kovarik Jun 03, 2021

Eggebrecht to retire on Friday
After helping lead Appleton through a pandemic, Health Officer Kurt Eggebrecht is retiring Friday. Eggebrecht was set to retire in June of last year but decided to put that off for a year to handle th...
Terry Kovarik Jun 03, 2021

Oshkosh man arrested in Sheboygan stabbing
An Oshkosh man is in police custody following an alleged stabbing in Sheboygan. The 39-year old is accused of stabbing another man during an argument early Thursday morning. The 29-year old victim suf...
Terry Kovarik Jun 03, 2021

Valley Transit is looking for drivers
Valley Transit is hiring. The system is looking for bus drivers to work both full and part-time shifts. Officials point out that pandemic safety precautions remain in place on all buses. Starting pay ...
Terry Kovarik Jun 03, 2021

Fox Crossing restaurant damaged in fire
No one is hurt in a Fox Crossing restaurant fire. Crews were called to Michiel’s Restaurant on Appleton Road early this (Thursday) morning to find the kitchen on fire. The cause of the fire is u...
Terry Kovarik Jun 03, 2021

Weekly average of new coronavirus cases continues to drop
The seven-day average for new coronavirus cases in Wisconsin reaches lows not seen since April of last year. The state Department of Health Services reports the rate has fallen to 149 a day for the pa...
Terry Kovarik Jun 03, 2021

Man accused of stabbing an Appleton police officer heading to trial
A Kaukauna man that allegedly stabbed an Appleton police officer will stand trial. An Outagamie County Court Commissioner finds there is enough evidence to try Troy VanGrinsven on charges of Attempted...
Terry Kovarik Jun 02, 2021

Serious crash shuts down Highway 26 for four hours
Highway 26 has reopened to traffic southwest of Oshkosh. A crash involving a car and a semi happened around 10:15 this morning between County Highways “C” and “Z” in the town o...
Terry Kovarik Jun 02, 2021

New coronavirus cases increase from their lowest numbers in a year
The number of new cases in Wisconsin takes a jump on Wednesday. The state Department of Health Services reports 243 positive tests–up from fewer than 100 on Tuesday. Another 16 deaths were repor...
Terry Kovarik Jun 02, 2021

Fewest new cases of COVID in Wisconsin in 14-months
The number of new coronavirus cases in Wisconsin reaches a low not seen since the early days of the pandemic. The state Department of Health Services reports just 58 positive tests on Tuesday–th...
Terry Kovarik Jun 01, 2021




