Tag Archives: Local News

Appleton ending use of Flock license plate cameras
APPLETON, Wis. — The city of Appleton begins winding down the use of automated license plate reading cameras — also known as Flock cameras. In a news release, mayor Jake Woodford announced...
Terry Kovarik May 06, 2026

Motorcyclist dies after Manitowoc crash
MANITOWOC, Wis. — One person is dead following a crash in Manitowoc. Police say a motorcycle collided with a semi near the intersection of Dewey and S. 21st streets just before 9:45 p.m. Tuesday...
Landen Moore May 06, 2026

School board member chides Menasha council over inaccurate posts [AUDIO]
MENASHA, Wis. — A member of the Menasha School Board takes members of the Menasha Common Council to task about social media reactions to the recently-approved school referendum. Chad Lewis confr...
Terry Kovarik May 05, 2026

Appleton Police Chief Polly Olson to retire at the end of the year
APPLETON, Wis. — Appleton Police Chief Polly Olson announces plans to retire. Olson issues a statement that her final day on the job will be Jan. 4 of 2027. She has been with the Appleton Police...
Jonathan Krause May 05, 2026

Man convicted in downtown Appleton shooting
APPLETON, Wis. — A Menasha man is found guilty of shooting another downtown Appleton bar patron. An Outagamie County jury returns the verdict against Ferris Robinson on charges of attempted firs...
Landen Moore May 05, 2026

Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau gets national sports tourism honor [AUDIO]
APPLETON, Wis. — The Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau earns a national honor for its sports marketing. The CVB is named the Sports Tourism Organization of the Year by the Sports Event...
Terry Kovarik May 04, 2026

History Museum at the Castle promoting Houdini exhibt during USA 250th celebration [AUDIO]
APPLETON, Wis. — As our country marks its semiquincentennial this year, an Appleton museum is highlighting its exhibit dedicated to the city’s “native son.” The History Museum ...
Terry Kovarik May 04, 2026

Appleton police issue tickets, warnings to loud downtown drivers [AUDIO]
APPLETON, Wis. — Appleton police issued two citations and eleven warnings to drivers operating overly-loud vehicles downtown in March. Chief Polly Olson says officers often let first-time offend...
Terry Kovarik May 04, 2026

Woodward Community Media stations honored for excellence in broadcasting
MADISON, Wis. — Woodward Community Media captures 36 honors at the annual Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Awards Gala. KISS-FM was named Medium Market Music Station of the Year, taking 1st pl...
Jonathan Krause May 04, 2026

Woman accused of trying to flee police, crashing into house reaches plea deal
APPLETON, Wis. — An Oshkosh woman who crashed into a Grand Chute house while trying to flee police reaches a plea deal with prosecutors. Andi Anthony is convicted in Outagamie County Court on ch...
Landen Moore May 04, 2026




