Tax revenue to climb, schools could benefit

The state budget picture got better today, and a top lawmaker from Neenah says that's good news for public schools. The non-partisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau is projecting that tax revenues will climb by an additional $543 million over two years.…

posted 2013-05-09 13:04 by WHBY

Neenah mayor weighs in on residency issue

A possible compromise on statewide residency requirements for local government workers would be a better solution. That's the feeling of Neenah Mayor George Scherck. Lawmakers are talking about creating a limit on how far away employees could live, from the…

posted 2013-05-09 13:03 by WHBY

Report shows spots for potential growth in Appleton

Appleton's biggest potential for future growth is on the north and south sides of the city. The annual growth report shows there are 77 lots for single-family homes on the northside, and more than 100 acres in the Southpoint Commerce…

posted 2013-05-09 13:02 by WHBY

Man dies from injuries from crash

The 18-year-old man who hit an Outagamie County highway department truck with his motorcylce yesterday afternoon succumbed to his injuries. Staff Sgt. Corey Besaw of the sheriff's department says Jason Wolf of the town of Buchanan apparently didn't see the…

posted 2013-05-09 08:30 by WHBY

Compromise in works on residency rules

A possible compromise on residency requirements would let local government workers live outside the community they serve, but they would still have to be within a certain distance. The proposal is an alternative to a provision in Governor Walker's budget…

posted 2013-05-09 05:04 by WHBY

Appleton releases growth report

Appleton's growth last year was similar to state and national trends. That's according to an annual city report. The number of construction permits was down, but the overall value of the projects increased. Matt Rehbein is with the community and…

posted 2013-05-09 05:03 by WHBY

Appleton accepting credit cards at 1 ramp

The city of Appleton is now accepting credit cards at one of the downtown parking ramps. Public works director Paula Vandehey says they're treating it as a pilot program at the Red Ramp. It's between the Radisson Paper Valley hotel…

posted 2013-05-09 05:02 by WHBY

UW-Oshkosh collecting student stupplies

The school year is over for students at UW-Oshkosh, and the university is teaming up with Goodwill to encourage students to donate their used furniture, electronics, and other usable supplies, instead throwing them away. Brian Kermath is the school's sustainability…

posted 2013-05-09 05:01:11 by WHBY

2013-05-08

Man flown to hospital after moped crash

An 18-year-old man has critical injuries, after an accident this afternoon, on Highway CE, near Highway 441. Staff Sgt. Corey Besaw says a moped ran into an Outagamie County highway truck, while crews were doing road repairs. He says it…

posted 2013-05-08 15:00 by WHBY

FoodShare bill likely to pass Senate

A Senate leader says a bill that limits how much junk food people can buy using food stamps will likely land on Governor Walker's desk. The proposal would force people in the FoodShare program to spend at least two-thirds of…

posted 2013-05-08 13:05:36 by WHBY

Kaukauna mayor opposes lifting residency rules

A proposal in Governor Walker's budget would eliminate residency requirements for government workers, and a number of mayors from around the state, are speaking out against the idea. Kaukauna Mayor Gene Rosin joined other leaders, at the Capitol in Madison…

posted 2013-05-08 13:04:39 by WHBY

DOT closing Hwy. 41 lanes to install girders

Construction crews will have to shut down Highways 41 and 29 periodically, in the coming weeks, as part of the interchange project in Green Bay. DOT spokesman Mark Kantola says they need to put support pieces in place for "fly…