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Menasha police chief wants to hire more officers
MENASHA, Wis. (WBAY) - The Menasha Police Department wants to hire more officers -- and it’s asking city leaders to put it to a public vote. Police department leadership is meeting with the Common Council on Monday, May 6, to discuss the current staffing and a public referendum to pay for more hire, train and equip more police officers.
Oshkosh launches another new falls prevention program to keep seniors on their feet
OSHKOSH ― The city is doubling up on its fall prevention programs. The Oshkosh Fire Department is trying to keep older residents on their feet, having launched a new Call Before You Fall website just a month after partnering with a fall prevention app. The website, which can be...
Friday marks nine years since the Trestle Trail shooting
FOX CROSSING, Wis. (WBAY) - The City of Menasha Police Department marked the somber, ninth anniversary of the Fox Cities Trestle Trail incident, in which three people were killed in a shooting. Adam Bentdahl, 31, Jon Stoffel 33, and his daughter Olivia Stoffel, 11, were shot and killed on the...
Boys & Girls Clubs of America CEO says renovated Oshkosh complex among the very best
OSHKOSH ― The new Boys & Girls Club is getting top marks from the top dog himself. President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of America James Clark ranks the newly renovated Oshkosh facility, at 501 E. Parkway Ave., as one of the very best he’s ever seen after getting a firsthand view of the grand $18.5 million expansion.
Appleton scales back July 3 festivities after Jaycees withdraw as event organizer
APPLETON — People who planned to spend the day before the Fourth of July drinking beer, eating food and listening to live music at Appleton's Memorial Park might need to make new plans. While the city's annual fireworks display will happen on July 3 as in the past, the...
Village of Fox Crossing opts out of ‘No Mow May’ after study retraction
FOX CROSSING, Wis. (WBAY) - For many, it’s time to put away those lawnmowers, as today marks the beginning of “No Mow May”. Not for those in the Village of Fox Crossing, however. The village is opting out of the initiative, which calls for a pause in...
See our roundup of Appleton-area high school proms in 2024
And with that, the 2024 prom season has come to a close. Appleton-area students celebrated their prom night, showing off their best dresses with themes like "A Starry Night," "Tangled," "The Golden Gala" and more. See all the joy and fun in our prom galleries below, featuring Appleton high schools...
Heart of the Valley communities have 5 new play spaces on the way. Here's what to know
LITTLE CHUTE — Families in the Heart of the Valley will soon have more choices of spaces to let their children play this summer. A number of local parks are getting some upgrades that will allow children to burn off some energy and get exercise. Here's the status of...
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