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VAA Opens Youth Hangar on EAA AirVenture Campus
OSHKOSH, Wisconsin—Not every type of aircraft has skyrocketed in value like Skyhawks and Cherokees in recent years. Within the vintage community, a number of simple aircraft designs from Taylorcraft, Luscombe, and Aeronca haven’t surged quite like much of the market and remain a value for folks looking to get into aviation.
Random Lake Man Airlifted From Early Morning Crash
A Random Lake Man had to be airlifted from a crash that occurred in Beechwood early this morning. The Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Department says the man was drunk and driving through a construction zone in the area of county highways “S” and “A-West” when his car slammed into a piece of earth-moving equipment, setting that machine on fire. The man was able to escape from the wreckage and call 911 to report the crash, drawing response from Sheriff’s deputies and first responders.
Picture of the Day: On the Oshkosh Warbird ramp
Photographer Greg Menton sent in this photo from EAA AirVenture 2024 of line of L-39s on the Warbird Ramp. Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture of the Day are also...
Man charged with threatening Rice Lake police
An Oshkosh man with a history of disorderly conduct in a number of Wisconsin counties is accused of threatening Rice Lake police officers who responded to incidents of alleged harassment in a city park. Jason T. Stamper, 51, was charged on Wednesday in Barron County Circuit Court with felony threatening a law enforcement officer. If convicted on this count, the defendant faces a maximum penalty of a $10,000 fine and six years in prison. ...
Unleaded Fuel Debate Heats Up in Oshkosh
OSHKOSH, Wisconsin—Tensions flared briefly at a forum on progress toward an unleaded replacement for avgas Monday at EAA AirVenture. During the public comment period after formal presentations, Tim Roehl, president of General Aviation Modifications Inc. (GAMI), challenged a couple of points made during the presentations of members and support staff from the End Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions. He told the crowd—smaller than in previous years—that contrary to assertions made during the formal part of the forum, GAMI’s G100UL is indeed ready for distribution and sale.
EAA volunteer celebrates 30 years of gatekeeping
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WBAY) - EAA means a lot to many people, including volunteers. They should rename Gate 28 on the AirVenture grounds “Roxy’s Gate,” because you don’t get in or out without speaking with Roxy Barkhahn. She’s celebrating 30 years as one of the 5,500 volunteers...
Frustrated: Neenah waterfall remains dry as contractors encounter another glitch
Question: Will Neenah ever turn on the waterfall at the Harrison Street stormwater pond? It's been years of empty promises. Answer: I wrote about the troubles with the limestone waterfall a year ago. ...
Glory finish road slate in Rockford
The Green Bay Glory will play their final road fixture of the season on Friday night when they travel south of the border to play Rockford FC. The Glory secured promotion and moved up to first place in the division with their latest effort against Berber City. Tim Geocaris scored both goals in the 2-0 win over the Chicago-based side, burying passes from Tom Geocaris and Edgar Heredia.
With federal funding, Wisconsin Historical Society hopes to examine Sheboygan's port past
SHEBOYGAN – The Wisconsin Historical Society could look into the past of Sheboygan’s commercial piers, supported by funds from $1.3 million allocated for coastal community projects by Gov. Tony Evers. The nonprofit was awarded a $16,629 grant for its project, “Piering into the Past: Archaeological Remains of Ghost...
Bicyclist hurt, driver arrested in Appleton hit-and-run
APPLETON, Wis. — A Little Chute man is arrested in connection with a hit-and-run accident in Appleton that critically injured another man. The Appleton Police Department responded to a report of a bicycle crash in the 400 block of N. Meade Street around 11 p.m. Wednesday. The victim was...
Appleton teacher bikes over 2,000 miles for inclusive playground
APPLETON — After weeks of battling storms, flat tires, broken spokes, mountains and desert-like heat, an Appleton couple has completed a cross-country bike ride to raise money for an inclusive playground. Zoa Thao, who teaches and supports students whose first language is not English at Highlands Elementary in Appleton, and her husband,...
'I was just outraged'; Green Bay settles lawsuit, agrees to pay $200,000
The lawsuit was brought on by the Wisconsin State Senate after listening devices were discovered in City Hall. Senator André Jacque says that he was appalled and worried about sensitive conversations.
Sheboygan Theatre Company to Begin Season with Taproom Takeover
The Sheboygan Theatre Company will kick off its 91st season with the Taproom Takeover at 3 Sheeps Brewing. On Sunday, August 11th, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the Sheboygan Theatre Company will take over the entire 10,000-square-foot facility for a community-wide party. The party will serve as their first...
Police look to identify driver, vehicle that knocked child off bike in Little Chute
LITTLE CHUTE (WLUK) -- The Fox Valley Metro Police Department (FVMPD) is requesting the public's help identifying a vehicle and driver involved in an incident with a child on a bicycle. Police say the crash happened Tuesday at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Mill Street in the village of...
Man charged in fatal fentanyl overdose in Green Bay
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- Demarcus Hicks faces reckless homicide charges for allegedly providing the fentanyl that killed a woman in May. According to the criminal complaint, police were called to a Basten Street residence on May 25 for the death of a 25-year-old woman. An autopsy determined she died of...
Alex Kotowske will attempt to swim across the bay in honor of his friend
PESHTIGO — Alex Kotowske loves to swim. He also loved his lifelong friend, Keith Shaha, who died three years ago from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. In honor of his skateboarding buddy from their days growing up in Peshtigo, Kotowske is going to attempt to swim across the bay of Green Bay Friday morning (today). He’s raising money for ALS in his friend’s name. Kotowske,...
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