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Residents share concerns about future of police at Kimberly listening sessions

1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Rhonda Foxx

VILLAGE OF KIMBERLY, Wis. — The future of law enforcement is in the spotlight in Kimberly. The Village of Kimberly is considering ending a 30-year partnership with the Fox Valley Metro Police Department. Kimberly announced last week a proposal to shift to the Outagamie County Sheriff’s Office, a decision that would save the village $279,313.
Lawn care summer challenge has kids helping their communities

1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Rhonda Foxx

It’s a challenge to get kids to put down video games and get outside while also making a difference in the lives of others. Kids ages 8 to 17 accept a challenge to mow 50 yards for the elderly, disabled, veterans and single parents.
Contractor woes freeze Appleton business owner's expansion plans

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Rhonda Foxx

APPLETON, Wis. — A Fox Valley business owner said he’s been living a nightmare after a contractor took his deposit and did no work. Hugo Ramirez’s ice cream shop, Frio Mexican Treats, in Appleton has served sweet Spanish treats for several years. Ramirez wanted to expand into a catering business, so he hired a contractor to convert his 2019 Ford Transit 250 van into a food truck. Ramirez said that’s when his troubles began and he has a warning for others.
What’s next for Green Bay’s coal piles

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Rhonda Foxx

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Brown County Board voted last week to approve a plan with Green Bay and the C. Reiss Company to relocate coal piles along the Fox River. What You Need To KnowThe Brown County Board voted last week to approve a plan with Green Bay and the C.
Alcohol compliance checks prompt Dodge County Sheriff’s Office to take action

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Rhonda Foxx

JUNEAU, Wis. — In Wisconsin, someone is injured or killed in an impaired driving crash every 2.4 hours, according to 2022 data from the state Department of Transportation (DOT). In an effort to change this, a class in Dodge County is teaching people who sell and serve alcohol to be part of the solution.
Freedom High School first in nation to receive ASE accreditation

3 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Rhonda Foxx

FREEDOM Wis. — It’s a first in the nation for a Fox Valley high school. Freedom High School’s automotive training program received its Automotive Service Excellence, or ASE, training program accreditation in Collision Repair and Refinish Fundamentals. This means students can graduate high school and pursue a lucrative career in the automotive field the next day.
Wisconsin celebrates Dairy Month as its 2024 trade exports reached $8.2 billion

3 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Rhonda Foxx

What You Need To KnowThe dairy industry pumps almost $800 billion into the U.S. economy each year, supporting over 3.2 million jobs, according to the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA)Dairy trade exports reached $8.2 billion in 2024, according to IDFA.
Man accused of threatening to assassinate Trump detained in Dodge County Jail

4 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Rhonda Foxx

JUNEAU, Wis. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said it arrested a man last week accused of threatening to assassinate President Donald Trump. Ramon Morales-Reyes, a 54-year-old Mexican national, allegedly entered the United States illegally on nine separate occasions between 1998 and 2005. Morales-Reyes is currently in ICE custody inside the Dodge County Jail.
Goat Flow yoga provides therapy at UW-Green Bay campuses

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Rhonda Foxx

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Therapy animals, like dogs, cats and horses, can help improve the overall well-being of students and staff in education settings. The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is helping those on its campuses relax with unique four-legged support.
Fox Valley Hmong family achieves their American Dream

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Rhonda Foxx

APPLETON, Wis. — Every morning, Yee Vue painstakingly trims pork fat for dishes at her restaurant, Bowl 91. She learned this routine of hard work as a child growing up in a refugee camp in Thailand with her family. Vue said her mother was a resourceful cook. “Because you have to stay in the camp, my mother had to get creative with the ingredients that she has,” Vue said.