Tag Archives: Local News

Inmate dies following fight at Oshkosh Correctional Institution
OSHKOSH, Wis–An inmate is dead following a fight at the Oshkosh Correctional Institution. Oshkosh Police say the 43-year old man was involved in a physical altercation with two other inmates aro...
Jonathan Krause Jan 08, 2026

City of Appleton, Hilton Appleton Paper Valley Hotel reach temporary extension of contract to operate the Fox Cities Exhibition Center
APPLETON, Wis–The city of Appleton confirms it has extended its contract with the Hilton Appleton Paper Valley Hotel to operate the Fox Cities Exhibition Center. The contract for the expo expire...
Jonathan Krause Jan 08, 2026

Green Bay Police Department issues statement on recruit officer’s tattoos
GREEN BAY, Wis–The Green Bay Police Department issues a statement regarding tattoos on a new officer recruit. The department posted a photo of a swearing-in ceremony for five officers on its Fac...
Jonathan Krause Jan 08, 2026

Menasha Police officer arrested for stalking
APPLETON, Wis–A Menasha Police officer is accused of stalking. Appleton Police say they arrested Cristian Morales this (Wednesday) morning following an investigation that began back in October. ...
Jonathan Krause Jan 07, 2026

Waupaca County deputy hurt in crash during traffic stop
TOWN OF FREMONT, Wis. — A Waupaca County sheriff’s deputy suffers minor injuries when his squad car is rear-ended during a traffic stop. The deputy was on the scene of a crash along U.S. H...
Landen Moore Jan 07, 2026

Eleven-year old Appleton girl honored for saving her mother’s life
APPLETON, Wis–An 11-year old Appleton girl is hailed as a hero for helping to save her mother’s life. Josie Pethan was home sick from school last month when her mother suffered a sudden ca...
Jonathan Krause Jan 06, 2026

1 seriously hurt, 1 arrested in Oshkosh shooting
OSHKOSH, Wis. — One man is hurt — another is in custody — following an alleged shooting in Oshkosh. Officers were called to the 700 block of W. 9th Avenue around 1:30 p.m. Monday to ...
Landen Moore Jan 06, 2026

Appleton man accused of stealing phones in Oshkosh
OSHKOSH, Wis. — An Appleton man is accused of stealing cell phones in Oshkosh. Police say the 31-year-old met up with people who listed cell phones for sale on Facebook Marketplace but did not p...
Landen Moore Jan 06, 2026

Neenah Middle School teacher facing drug charges
NEENAH, Wis. — A Neenah Middle School teacher is facing drug charges. Benjamin Schmidt is charged in Winnebago County Court with misdemeanor counts of possession of a controlled substance and po...
Landen Moore Jan 06, 2026

Oshkosh man dies after Fond du Lac County crash
TOWNSHIP OF WAUPUN, Wis. — An Oshkosh man is dead following a crash in Fond du Lac County. The 61-year-old’s vehicle reportedly left Highway M in the township of Waupun and overturned arou...
Landen Moore Jan 06, 2026



