Kevin Dittman

Green Bay

News and Copy Editor at The Post-Crescent

Articles

Oconto County tourism set new record in 2024, but growth slows

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Kevin Dittman

Oconto County tourism had a record year in 2024, contributing $142 million to the local economy, according to new data from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism. The total tourism economic impact — a figure based on visitor spending, employment income and tax impacts — rose 1.5%, according to the report released June 10.
Driver dies following crash in town of Seymour, Outagamie County

2 weeks ago | greenbaypressgazette.com | Kevin Dittman

A driver died following a rollover crash June 11 in the town of Seymour, according to the Outagamie County Sheriff's Office. The 63-year-old was traveling northbound on County G, north of Vandenheuvel Road, around 7:30 p.m. when the vehicle entered the gravel shoulder of the roadway, overcorrected back onto the roadway and rolled over into the east ditch, according to a preliminary investigation. The driver was transported by Seymour rescue to a hospital, where he died.
Driver dies following crash in town of Seymour, Outagamie County

2 weeks ago | postcrescent.com | Kevin Dittman

A driver died following a rollover crash June 11 in the town of Seymour, according to the Outagamie County Sheriff's Office. The 63-year-old was traveling northbound on County G, north of Vandenheuvel Road, around 7:30 p.m. when the vehicle entered the gravel shoulder of the roadway, overcorrected back onto the roadway and rolled over into the east ditch, according to a preliminary investigation. The driver was transported by Seymour rescue to a hospital, where he died.
Canadian wildfire smoke affects Wisconsin as air quality advisory issued until June 12

2 weeks ago | greenbaypressgazette.com | Kevin Dittman

An air quality advisory has been issued for the northern half of Wisconsin as Canadian wildfire smoke has mixed down the the surface, according to the Department of Natural Resources. The advisory took effect 5 p.m. June 11 and will last until noon June 12 as the PM2.5 AQI pollutant levels are expected to unhealthy for sensitive groups. Those in sensitive groups are encouraged to make outdoor activities shorter and less intense.
Lottery player wins big via ticket purchased at Oshkosh Pick 'n Save

2 weeks ago | thenorthwestern.com | Kevin Dittman

A lottery player claimed the second-largest Fast Play Progressive Jackpot ever on June 8 when they purchased a ticket in Oshkosh. The $433,974 jackpot was won through a 50 Times The Money ticket sold at Pick 'n Save, 1940 Koeller Drive. Unlike other Wisconsin Lottery games, the Fast Play Progressive Jackpot can be won as soon as the ticket is purchased.
One dies following serious crash at State 172 near Green Bay

2 weeks ago | greenbaypressgazette.com | Kevin Dittman

One person has died following a crash on State 172's eastbound lanes, according to the Brown County Sheriff's Office. The crash occurred around 9:15 a.m. June 9 in Allouez, near the Webster Street exit. The Brown County Sheriff's Office described the incident as a "serious crash."The victim was transported to a local hospital, where they later died, the sheriff's office said in a Facebook post. No alcohol or drugs are believed to have been a factor in the crash.
Don't click that link: Authorities warn of new DMV scam texts

3 weeks ago | greenbaypressgazette.com | Greta Cross |Kevin Dittman

First toll roads, and now DMVs are the entity text scammers are looking to hide behind. The latest round of text message scams pose as important messages from state Departments of Motor Vehicles, or DMVs. As of June 3, the messages had been reported in several states such as Wisconsin, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Florida, New Jersey, Georgia, New York.
Oconto County crash on May 16 claimed the lives of two drivers, sheriff's office announces

4 weeks ago | greenbaypressgazette.com | Kevin Dittman

A second man has died as a result of the May 16 crash on U.S. 41 in the town of Little River, the Oconto County Sheriff’s Office released May 30. Previously, the sheriff's office said a 64-year-old Oconto man had been killed when his pickup truck turned south onto the highway from County W and was struck from behind by a car driven by a 39-year-old Denmark man, also heading southbound.
Fond du Lac man dies in collision with dump truck, sheriff's office says

1 month ago | fdlreporter.com | Kevin Dittman

A 79-year-old Fond du Lac man died in a two-vehicle crash involving a dump truck May 27 in the town of Eden, according to the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office. The man, who was driving an SUV, was struck as he turned in front of a westbound dump truck at the intersection of Fond du Lac County B and County K, according to a preliminary investigation. The man had been traveling eastbound on County B when he attempted to make a left turn to travel northbound on County K, Sgt. Brandon Henning said.
Oconto Copperfest organizers pledge to ‘keep it for the kids’

1 month ago | greenbaypressgazette.com | Kevin Dittman

The 43rd edition of Copperfest will kick off in Oconto June 6-8, and it aims to stay true to its roots. "(We) try to keep everything family-orientated, because you don't hear too much of that anymore," said Gary Zahn, the coordinator of Copperfest. "It's more of a drunk fest at some places.