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Menasha man under investigation after fleeing crash scene and refusing to leave residence
MENASHA, Wis. (WFRV) — Authorities are investigating a 19-year-old Menasha man who fled the scene of a crash Friday afternoon and later refused to exit his home during a standoff with police. According to the Menasha Police Department, officers responded shortly after 12:15 p.m. to the 1100 block of Appleton Road to assist the Fox Crossing Police Department with a motor vehicle accident involving injuries. Law enforcement was notified that one of the vehicles involved fled the scene. Wisconsin driver escapes serious injuries in pickup truck rollover crash The Winnebago County Sheriff's Office soon received reports that the fleeing vehicle was driving recklessly in Menasha. Officers located the vehicle near Third and Racine streets and attempted to stop it near the south end of the Racine Street Bridge. The vehicle eventually stopped in a driveway in the 300 block of Naymut Street. The driver exited the vehicle and fled on foot into a residence. Officers made verbal contact with a male inside the home, who admitted to driving the vehicle but refused to exit. After several hours of negotiations, the man continued to refuse to leave. During the standoff, officers confirmed the driver's identity as a 19-year-old Menasha man. Police learned there were other individuals inside the residence, including a young child. To protect their safety, officers decided against forcibly entering the home. One dead, one flown to hospital after wrong-way crash on I-39 in Waushara County The Fox Crossing Police Department will refer charges related to the crash to the Winnebago County District Attorney's Office. The Menasha Police Department will refer charges for eluding, resisting and obstructing an officer, and failure to comply. Both departments thanked community members who provided critical information leading to the vehicle's location and identification. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
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4 days ago
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Menasha man fled crash, led pursuit, engaged in standoff, and will be arrested later on, police say
Authorities are seeking to arrest a 19-year-old Menasha man, who police say fled a crash, led a pursuit and then participated in an hours-long standoff at his residence. The Menasha Police Department said the incident took place July 18 at about 12:16 p.m. following a crash with injuries in Fox Crossing in the 1100 block of Appleton Road. Witnesses said a vehicle fled the scene of the crash and it was later being reported to authorities that the vehicle was driving recklessly in the city of Menasha, according to police. Officers located the vehicle and a pursuit ensued, ending when the man drove to his residence in the 300 block of Naymut Street in Menasha, police said. The man exited the vehicle and entered his apartment before telling officers through the door that he was the driver who fled the scene of the crash, but would be refusing to exit the apartment, according the police. Police said negotiations went on for several hours and authorities were able to positively identify the man, but the risk of forced entry was too high in order to protect the safety of the people inside the apartment, which included a young child. Authorities have not yet taken the man into custody but charges will be referred to the Winnebago County District Attorney's Office, police said. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Menasha man will be arrested later after fleeing crash, police say
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6 days ago
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Sunken treasure? Archeologists discover shipwreck while searching for another near Oshkosh
Archaeologists surveying a Wisconsin river believe they unexpectedly stumbled upon a ship that sank in 1880. Researchers with the Wisconsin Historical Society and Wisconsin Underwater Archeology Association were conducting a sonar survey of the Fox River in Oshkosh this spring to map previously located shipwrecks, WHS said in a release on Facebook earlier this month. Instead, they came across a new shipwreck in the process, WHS said. "That's the excitement of archaeology, sometimes we find something new that we were not looking for," WHS said. Scans of the wreck revealed a partially buried hull approximately 90 feet long and 23 feet wide. Archaeologists believe the remains belong to the L.W. Crane, a steamer ship that was built in 1865 before burning in the Oshkosh river in 1880. More discoveries: Ghost ship found after 132 years in the murky depths of 'Shipwreck Coast' L.W. Crane was a wooden side wheel steamer built in 1865 in Berlin, Wisconsin, according to a bio from WHS. The ship was used to ferry passengers and freight between Green Bay and Oconto, Wisconsin. During the vessel's career, it ran on the Illinois River as well as the Mississippi and Wisconsin rivers, according to the society. In summer 1880, the L.W. Crane caught on fire and burned to the water's edge at the St. Paul Railroad slip in Oshkosh, WHS said. The wreck is believed to have been discovered by researchers during a scan of the Fox River this spring, according to WHS. It was found directly opposite from where the St. Paul Railroad Slip was located, according to historical records. Research is ongoing to identify the wreck, but there is a "strong possibility" that it is the L.W. Crane, WHS said. Related: Wisconsin angler discovers one of the largest tugboats in Great Lakes history off Manitowoc Archaeologists were trying to map a different shipwreck, the Berlin City vessel, when they discovered what they believe to be remains of the L.W. Crane, WHS said. Berlin City was built in 1856 and was used for purposes similar to that of the L.W. Crane, including transporting passengers and freight between Berlin and Oshkosh, the society said. According to WHS, Berlin City was popular with tourists and described as "a tip top steamboat" with the ride aboard called "one of the pleasantest that can be taken." In 1870, Berlin City caught on fire and its remains sank in the Fox River, WHS said. Related: How many shipwrecks are in Lake Michigan, and what happens to them? According to Wisconsin Shipwrecks, more than 60 ships sank in inland waterways in Wisconsin. The Fox River is the site of nine shipwrecks and possibly more. Berlin City, 1856, a steam paddle Bob Teed, 1883, a tug E.P. Weston, 1863, a steam paddle L.W. Crane, 1865, a steam paddle Menasha, 1851, a steam paddle Minnie, 1865, a steam screw Satisfaction, 1894, a tug T.S. Chitterton, 1886, a steam paddle Union, 1865, a steam screw Three may be in Green Bay/Fox River: Belle Laurie, 1876, a schooner Flora Webster, 1871, a steam screw G.A.R., 1877, a tug Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Oshkosh shipwreck found may be L.W. Crane sank in Fox River in 1880
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30-05-2025
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Menasha's Jefferson Park holds dedication for new pavilion & event space
MENASHA, Wis. (WFRV) – Jefferson Park in Menasha opened last year, but it's still celebrating some milestones. The Menasha community celebrated a dedication for the park's pavilion and event space on Thursday evening. The Cool Place in Pulaski seeks community help to stay afloat amidst business slowdown The celebration included live music and food trucks, as community members took advantage of some nice weather to go outside from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. A reconstruction on the boat launch nearby will also be conducted later in 2025. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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17-05-2025
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Isle of Valor hosts Armed Forces Day ceremony in Menasha, honoring those who served
MENASHA, Wis. (WFRV) – Veterans, families and community members gathered at the Isle of Valor across from Smith Park in Menasha to commemorate Armed Forces Day and honor those who have served in the United States military. The annual ceremony featured the raising of flags representing each branch of the military, with remarks from local veterans and officials. Former Packer helps give back to Green Bay community, packs 1,400 backpacks to fight hunger The event, organized by VFW Post 2126, is part of a nationwide tradition of honoring the men and women in uniform, past and present. 'By doing this, people are learning that the Armed Forces mean a lot more than just an Army guy, a Navy guy. It's a group of people that can get together for a day of reckoning in the Armed Forces,' said David Mix, Commander of Post 2126. Originally established in 1949 by President Harry S. Truman, Armed Forces Day was created to unify separate celebrations for the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force. The first national observance was held in 1950. Del Volpel, Director of the Winnebago County Veterans Service Office, said the event is a meaningful way to reflect on the sacrifices made by those who serve. 'Remembering folks that serve, that put on the uniform every day, that make sacrifices for this freedom—I think it's a wonderful opportunity today to do that,' he said. The Isle of Valor, often described as a 'military island' within the community, is significant for local veterans. 'The city lets us use this park and we can call it the Isle of Valor, even though it's in Menasha. Neenah-Menasha groups get together and do many things in this park,' Mix said. As flags were raised, veterans in attendance reflected not just on their own service, but on the commitment of those currently serving and those who never made it home. 'The best way to remember someone who was lost and can't come back is by having this day.' Mix said. Volpel added that showing support for veterans doesn't have to be complicated. Kaukauna hosts 6th Annual Breaking Boundaries Triathlon 'I think the opportunity to support veterans is something as simple as thanking them, something as simple as supporting local businesses that support veterans,' he said. The ceremony serves as a reminder that service and sacrifice are part of the community's fabric, and that honoring those who wear the uniform extends beyond just one day. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
