Appleton student, crossing guard hit by car

Appleton police are investigating, after a vehicle hit a 10-year-old child and a 49-year-old crossing guard this morning, in a crosswalk, near McKinley elementary school. Sgt. Dave Lund says the crash happened at the intersection of East Taft Avenue and…

posted 2013-02-13 13:04:06 by WHBY

Appleton 4K sites gain preliminary approval

Four year old kindergarten starts next year in the Appleton school district, and the school system is one step closer to finalizing where those classes will be held. The business services committee gave tentative approval this morning to 25 sites,…

posted 2013-02-13 13:03:58 by WHBY

Kratz civil suit settled out of court

A former Calumet County district attorney will not face a trial in federal court next week, in a civil sexual harassment lawsuit. A woman filed the suit against Ken Kratz, after accusing him of sending her sexually suggestive text messages,…

posted 2013-02-13 13:02:53 by WHBY

Professor: Obama address too combative

President Obama outlined a wish list of new programs in last night's State of the Union address, and threatened to use executive orders in some areas, if he doesn't get what he wants. A local political science professor says he's…

posted 2013-02-13 13:02:39 by WHBY

Obama address sparks minimum wage debate

President Obama suggested raising the minimum wage from $7.25 to $9-an-hour during last night's State of the Union address, and critics say it could lead to significant layoffs. UW-Oshkosh economics professor Ben Artz says a proposed hike in the minimum…

posted 2013-02-13 13:02:20 by WHBY

Christians starting Lent with Ash Wednesday

"Sacrifice" will be a key word for many of Wisconsin's 1.6 million Catholics over the next six weeks. Today is Ash Wednesday, and John Huebscher of the Wisconsin Catholic Conference says part of the observance calls for giving up something.…

posted 2013-02-13 13:00:06 by WHBY

Appleton violent crimes down 7 percent

Year-end crime statistics from 2012 show the number of calls for service at the Appleton police department was up, compared to 2011, but violent crimes were down. The report shows the department received more than 52,300 calls, which is a…

posted 2013-02-13 05:05:01 by WHBY

Congressman Ribble reacts to Obama address

A Republican lawmaker has mixed reactions to President Obama's State of the Union address. Eighth District Congressman Reid Ribble of Sherwood says he agrees with the president's call for some Medicare reforms, and changes to the tax code. But he…

posted 2013-02-13 05:04:47 by WHBY

Justice Bradley sought protection from Prosser

The state Supreme Court justice who claims another justice put his hands around her neck during an argument in 2011, is speaking out about the high court's problems. Supreme Court Justice David Prosser no longer faces disciplinary action for the…

posted 2013-02-13 05:03:36 by WHBY

Gov. Walker to announce Medicaid decision

Governor Walker says he will outline his plans for the future of Medicaid and other entitlement programs later today. The governor declined to say yesterday, whether a report claiming that he'll turn down federal money to expand Medicaid programs was…

posted 2013-02-13 05:03:25 by WHBY

FVTC, Notre Dame enter intern partnership

The culinary staffs at Fox Valley Technical College and Notre Dame University are forming a new internship program. Fox Valley Tech chef Jen Malvitz says the talks started after one of her students had an internship at Notre Dame and…

posted 2013-02-13 05:02:48 by WHBY

Lawmakers trying to close house party loophole

A 2008 state Supreme Court decision has two lawmakers from northeast Wisconsin trying to close a perceived loophole in Wisconsin's underage drinking law. Republican Rep. Andre Jacque of De Pere says the issue centers on the word "premises." He says…