OSHKOSH ― Michael Rust is moving up to the bench. The onetime court commissioner is now a circuit judge, having been elected to a six-year term for Winnebago County Circuit Court Branch 1 by upending outgoing common council member LaKeisha Haase in Tuesday’s spring election. According to unofficial results, Rust received 15,699 votes to finish […]
SHEBOYGAN — Several eastern counties will be bracing for more snow as winter weather is expected to roll through part of the state Tuesday afternoon. The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning early April 2 for various areas in northeastern Wisconsin, including Manitowoc and Winnebago. This includes Manitowoc, Two Rivers, Oshkosh, Neenah and […]
SHEBOYGAN — Cities across northeast Wisconsin could receive several inches of snow this week, delaying spring’s arrival. Snow is forecasted from 7 a.m. Tuesday to 7 p.m. Wednesday across eastern Wisconsin, according to the National Weather Service. The weather could move from the south part of the state to the north and east. These conditions […]
The police officer that shot and killed a 36-year-old man in February in Winnebago County will not be criminally charged, the local district attorney ruled. Lawrence M. Drennan was shot and killed by North Fond du Lac Police Sgt. Bryce LaLuzerne on Feb. 2 shortly after 9:40 p.m. Winnebago County District Attorney Eric D. Sparr […]
OSHKOSH ― The incumbent Andy Buck? Or his challenger Sarah Nelson? That’s the option facing District 24 voters April 2 when they head to the polls for the Winnebago County Board of Supervisors District 24 elections. As part of the Northwestern’s ongoing election coverage, both candidates were asked to explain what they see as their […]
A Winnebago County Board committee is considering a resolution to not provide financial support to any newly arrived migrants outside of transportation out of the county. “We want to make sure the asylum seekers, migrants are able to get to the landing zone of Chicago safely,” said Operations Committee chair Keith McDonald, R-6. McDonald said […]
Teens locked up inside the Winnebago County Juvenile Detention Center live in a cramped world of cinder block walls, thick metal doors and stainless steel tables and toilets. Staying on your best behavior earns points that a juvenile can spend on items like books, snacks, extra phone calls or the luxury of a square of […]
OSHKOSH ― Two circuit court commissioners are facing off against a former Winnebago County Circuit Court judge in the race for Winnebago County Circuit Court Branch 1 judge. One-time Winnebago County judge LaKeisha Haase and commissioners Eric Heywood and Michael D. Rust are vying for the seat in the spring election after incumbent Teresa Basiliere […]
The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against the United States Army, seeking the return of the remains of two children who died and were buried at the US government’s flagship Indian boarding school more than 120 years ago. The lawsuit, which was filed in federal court by the Native American Rights […]
OSHKOSH — After an administrative delay with the Department of Revenue, Winnebago County has published property tax bills online. Additionally, the cities of Appleton, Menasha, Neenah and Oshkosh publish and mail their respective tax bills. Those tax bills are available on the city websites. As a result of the delay, tax bills prepared by Winnebago […]