Outagamie County
Coverage of Outagamie County in the Nexus archive.
- Menasha office sentenced for abusing Flock as statewide reckoning continues
A 32-year-old Menasha police officer, Cristian Morales, was sentenced to six months in jail and three years of probation for misusing Flock license plate reader cameras for unlawful targeted surveillance. Morales pleaded no contest after conducting seven off-duty searches across a nationwide network using the AI-powered technology. Judge Mark Schroeder criticized the actions, calling them an abuse of authority and an act of "oathbreaking."
- Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands of homes
A tornado struck Wisconsin, causing extensive damage to homes, trees, and infrastructure, cutting power to thousands. The storm, confirmed in Winnebago County, led to downed power lines, collapsed buildings, and road closures in areas like Appleton and Menasha. No injuries have been reported.
- Construction worker hit by truck after driver ignored flagger, official says
A construction worker was struck by a truck in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, after the driver ignored a flagger directing traffic. The driver fled the scene without stopping, made a rude gesture, and another worker obtained the license plate. The injured worker is expected to return to work on Friday.
- Construction worker hit by truck after driver ignored flagger, official says
A construction worker was struck by a truck after the driver ignored a traffic flagger, with the driver fleeing the scene and making a rude gesture. The injured worker is expected to return to work on Friday, and the driver will face legal consequences. County Executive Tom Nelson criticized reckless behavior in construction zones.
- Construction worker hit by truck after driver ignored flagger, official says
A construction worker was struck by a truck after the driver ignored traffic direction from a flagger. The driver fled the scene without stopping and made a rude gesture, but another worker obtained the license plate. The injured worker is expected to return to work by Friday.
- New Wisconsin speed limit has a decimal point. Why?
A new speed limit of 17.3 mph has been implemented at the Outagamie County Recycling and Solid Waste facility in Wisconsin. The specific decimal value has drawn attention due to its unusual precision.