Man's baby found in smoke-filled apartment after he dies in crash
NEENAH, Wis. -- One person is dead following a crash in Neenah. Police say a vehicle struck a tree in the 800 block of S. Park Avenue and started on fire around 10:30 p.m. Saturday. A man was found unconscious in the car and taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. Officers later learned that the victim's 1-...
21h ago
Person involved in Appleton police standoff has died
APPLETON, Wis--A person that engaged Appleton Police in a lengthy standoff last week has died. Officers were called to an apartment complex along Bay Street Friday afternoon on the report of an armed person making threats. Several hours later, the SWAT team made entry into an apartment and found the person with a self-...
15h ago
Neenah crash victim's name released
NEENAH, Wis--Neenah Police release the name of a man killed in a fiery weekend crash. Justin Hartjes died when his car struck a tree along the 800-block of South Park Avenue around 10:30 Saturday night and burst into flames. Police later found a one-year old child in Hartjes' apartment, which was full of smoke. An inve...
18h ago
1 killed, 2 hurt in Calumet County crash
TOWN OF BRILLION, Wis. -- One person is dead and two others are hurt following a crash in Calumet County. The sheriff's office says an SUV crossed the centerline on State Highway 57 in the town of Brillion and struck a pickup truck head-on around 5:40 p.m. Monday. The 69-year-old Green Bay man driving the SUV was prono...
22h ago
Green Bay man is a semi-finalist in Super Bowl ad contest
GREEN BAY, Wis--A Green Bay man is in the running for a Super Bowl commercial. Landon Jones is one of 25-semi-finalists in Doritos' "Crash the Super Bowl" Contest. In his video, Jones samples Doritos, causing his hands and his head to expand................ An on-line vote determines the winner, whose ad will...
Jan 06, 2025
Man arrested in Oshkosh shooting incident
OSHKOSH, Wis. -- An Oshkosh man is in custody following a shooting incident. Police say the 23-year-old fired a gun during a disturbance in his residence in the 1000 block of Oregon Street Saturday morning. Officers took him into custody without incident. No one was hurt. Criminal charges are pending. [Facebook: Oshkos...
Jan 06, 2025
Woman dead, baby sent to hospital after Oconto County crash
TOWN OF STILES, Wis. -- A Wausaukee woman is dead following a crash in Oconto County. The sheriff's office says the 24-year-old's SUV left U.S. Highway 141 in the town of Stiles, struck a ditch, rolled over multiple times and came to rest in a yard around 9:50 p.m. Saturday. She was pronounced dead at the scene. A 1-ye...
Jan 06, 2025
Fire damages Kaukauna apartment complex
KAUKAUNA, Wis. -- A sprinkler system limits fire-related damage at a Kaukauna apartment complex. Crews were called to Lamplighter Apartments around 3:30 p.m. Saturday to find residents evacuating but no smoke or flames. Firefighters learned that a sprinkler put out a small fire on an upper-floor balcony. Damage was lim...
Jan 06, 2025
Appleton Public Library working on new logo [AUDIO]
APPLETON, Wis--When the remodeled Appleton Public Library reopens this year, it may also feature a new logo. The library is working with a consultant on a new "branding image" featuring the letters "A,P, L". Marketing Coordinator Tina Krueger says it tested well with a focus group............... Fin...
Jan 06, 2025
1 in custody after Appleton welfare check
APPLETON, Wis. -- One person is in custody following a welfare check in Appleton. Police were called to an apartment in the 2400 block of N. Bay Street around 3 p.m. Friday to find an individual with a gun. The complex was evacuated while officers tried to negotiate with the suspect. After several hours of negotiations...
Jan 03, 2025