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Wisconsin dogs frantically search for hidden rats in sport called Barn Hunt
The dog, its nose to the ground, frantically searches through straw bales. The rat’s faint sound is now close. The dog darts through hay bales, a hunter sniffing for its squeaking prey. It’s called Barn Hunt. Dogs and their owners enter a ring filled with piles of straw bales....
Wisconsin Beatles fans invited to gather outside Lambeau Field to record 'Peace & Love' birthday video for Ringo Starr's 84th
GREEN BAY - Getting the Vince Lombardi and Curly Lambeau statues outside Lambeau Field to play along will be a tall order, but all The Beatles fans at their feet will be flashing smiles and peace signs. In honor of Ringo Starr's 84th birthday on Sunday, fans will gather at the statues at 11:15 a.m. on the same...
On the Road with Alice: 77th Alice in Dairyland Prepares for Wisconsin State Fair
The Wisconsin State Fair has always been one of the highlights of my summer. The last two summers I had the incredible opportunity to work for the Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Promotion Board, caring for and milking the demonstration dairy herd and educating fairgoers about our state’s impressive $45.6 billion dairy industry in Dairy Lane. This year, I look forward to returning to West Allis in a new role, as the 77th Alice in Dairyland, Wisconsin’s Agriculture Ambassador, to promote the agriculture exhibits and educational opportunities inside State Fair Park.
Fiscal Facts: FoodShare use remains high post-pandemic
Though the high unemployment that accompanied the COVID-19 pandemic has subsided, the number of people receiving FoodShare benefits in Wisconsin has not yet returned to 2019 levels. This may reflect a number of factors, from changes to eligibility requirements to reduced stigma and high food prices. FoodShare is the state...
Rockers beat Dock Spiders for 1st win of 2nd half of season
Green Bay, WI--The Green Bay Rockers got their first win of the second half of the Northwoods League season, defeating the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders 11-2 at Capital Credit Union Park. Eight of the nine batters in Green Bay’s order registered a hit today, with four picking up multiple...
‘It made my heart feel grateful’: 47 years of chess is celebrated as the Annual Green Bay Chess Open Championship returns
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Breaking 100 players for the third time, the 47th Green Bay Open was another success for the head organizer and long-time Director Luke Ludwig and the Green Bay Chess Association. “It was right around 120 players,” stated Ludwig. “I always dreamt of doing a...
Love is the secret ingredient
GREEN BAY – For over six decades, the music of the Beach Boys has conjured images of sun and surf to multiple generations of music lovers. While their music has been associated with California culture, its hooks and lyrics transcend the boundaries of the Golden State, with visions of fun, bliss and love.
Manawa Fire Chief: “Still a lot left to do" in flood recovery process
In an exclusive interview with NBC 26, Manawa Fire Chief/Director of Public Works Josh Smith says there’s “still a lot left to do” as the city recovers from damage caused by Friday’s severe weather.
Former Waupun prison warden and employees charged in prisoner deaths
The former warden of a Wisconsin prison and eight other prison employees were charged on Wednesday in connection with multiple prisoner deaths over the last year, the local sheriff said. The prison, Waupun Correctional Institution, about 70 miles northwest of Milwaukee, was the subject of a 2023 report by The...
Two Rivers Gym Looks to Breed the Next Generation of Great Athletes
A relatively new gym in Two Rivers is looking to help breed the next generation of great athletes. Brian Gallagher appeared on the latest episode of the On the Line Podcast, where he explained the dream started after he got back from a military deployment. He said the idea had...
Prominent Manitowoc Couple Involved in Major Car Wreck
A couple who have given back to the Manitowoc community were involved in a major car accident over the weekend. Tina and Jason Prigge, who also host the After Further Review show on WOMT, were riding a motorcycle over the holiday weekend when they were struck head-on by an oncoming vehicle.
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