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Stories you might have missed from around Wisconsin. Racine: Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave dies suddenly. Citizens of Racine County are mourning the sudden death of Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave. Delagrave, who has been active in county government since 2003 Dies suddenly last Friday. He was 51. Starting his service to the county in 2003 at the Human Services Department, he rose through the ranks and became Director in 2010. He was first elected as Racine County Executive in 2015 and subsequently re-elected in 2019 and 2023. He is being remembered by County leaders as a forward thinker, a good man and someone who prided himself on being bipartisan and getting things done. Full Story.
100-year-old Army Veteran receives an honorary diploma from Pulaski High School
PULASKI — Ahead of the Fourth of July, 100-year-old Army Veteran Jack Kraszewski, who recently received an honorary diploma from Pulaski High School, reflected on his time in service. When he was 18 years old, Kraszewski was working at a local cheese factory while attending school. On March 1, 1943, while Kraszewski...
Green Bay Weighs Options For Ashland Avenue Overpass
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – It’s been more than a year since Green Bay leaders and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation began the process of looking into the future of the Ashland Avenue overpass on the city’s west side. Transportation experts say options to either bring the...
Green Bay imposes boating restrictions for July 4th fireworks and ski show
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- For those planning to be out on the Fox River in Green Bay on the Fourth of July, there are a few orders boaters should keep in mind. Due to the fireworks display, Green Bay police are enforcing a no docking, mooring or operation of watercraft between the Ray Nitschke Memorial Bridge (Dousman Street/Main Street) to the train trestle north of Leicht Park and into the East River east to the bridge on N Monroe Avenue. This enforcement will take place from 6 p.m. until the end of the fireworks. There will be temporary no docking signage posted in this area.
Green Bay School District Discusses Upcoming Referendum, Seeks Public Input
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — The Green Bay Area Public School District is considering a referendum. At the July 8 Board Work Session, district administration will present a potential list of facility projects for the Board of Education to consider for a November 2024 referendum. On July 9 and...
Expect backups, delays on Northeast Wisconsin roadways over the 4th of July holiday
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- A record-breaking number of people are hitting the roads this week. AAA projects nearly 1.6 million Wisconsinites will travel during July 4th week, and more than 70.9 million people around the U.S. are expected to travel 50 miles or more away from home. People like Jim...
First MCW-Prevea residency program class graduates
GREEN BAY – The MCW-Prevea Family Medicine Residency Program recently graduated its first class of resident physicians in Green Bay. With a national physician shortage, President/CEO Ashok Rai said Prevea is trying to increase the number of residency positions in Northeast Wisconsin for both the short- and long-term through the program.
Fire Over the Fox, Rockers baseball games highlight holiday weekend fun in Green Bay
GREEN BAY - Are you still looking for fun things to do during the long holiday weekend?. If you're still figuring out which fireworks show to check out this year, you're in luck. The Press-Gazette put together a roundup of Fourth of July fireworks in the greater Green Bay area. There are also other activities going on in the city to take the family out to enjoy.
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