CRIME & SAFETY
Bellevue Man Convicted For Killing His Children Will Go To Prison For Life
(Bellevue, WI) -- A man from Bellevue convicted of killing his children is going to prison for the rest of his life. Adam Price was convicted in February of killing Emily and Theodore Price. The children were found dead in their home in May of 2021. Prosecutors say Price planned on killing his children and fleeing, after he was found in California with his passport days after the murders.
Sheriff gives update on body found in Fox River, appeared to have been in river for ‘some time’
(WFRV) – The Outagamie County Sheriff’s Office provided more information on the body that was found in the Fox River on May 3. According to the Outagamie County Sheriff’s Office, on May 3 authorities responded to a report of a body in the Fox River. The body was reportedly found by a kayaker.
New London resident receives critical injuries in crash on State 47 near Appleton, airlifted to hospital
A 32-year-old New London resident was flown by medical helicopter with critical injuries following a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon on State 47 in the Town of Center, according to the Outagamie County Sheriff's Office. Authorities say the crash occurred when a 32-year-old Waupaca man heading west on County S entered...
Body found in Fox River in Appleton Friday, Outagamie County Sheriff's Office says
A body was pulled from the Fox River near Peabody Park in Appleton Friday afternoon, the Outagamie County Sheriff's Office confirmed Saturday. A kayaker called law enforcement just before 3 p.m. Friday to report a body floating on the north side of the river, Sheriff's Lt. Wang Lee told the Post-Crescent Saturday.
Scammers take advantage of people looking for student loan debt relief
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Federal officials are warning you to watch out for the latest student loan scam. Scammers are trying to take advantage of student loan borrowers and people looking for debt relief. Your personal information and money are at stake. The U.S. Department of Education says some...
Wrightstown Police Department asking for public’s help to fund all-purpose drone
WRIGHTSTOWN, Wis. (WFRV) – Police in Wrightstown are asking for the public’s help in securing a crucial tool for keeping people safe. The department is looking to purchase a multipurpose drone that can be shared between the fire and police departments. Chief Greg Deike with Wrightstown PD says,...
Fall Creek school board member begins jail sentence
EAU CLAIRE — The treasurer of the Fall Creek school board has begun a 30-day jail sentence after being found guilty of operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited alcohol concentration causing injury. Jill Geske, 57, was found guilty after a February trial. Jurors found her not guilty of an OWI in the case. She was also fined $1,492. The court gave her up to 60 days to report to begin serving the sentence and 20 days in which to appeal. Online records do not...
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