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Man charged in fatal fentanyl overdose in Green Bay
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- Demarcus Hicks faces reckless homicide charges for allegedly providing the fentanyl that killed a woman in May. According to the criminal complaint, police were called to a Basten Street residence on May 25 for the death of a 25-year-old woman. An autopsy determined she died of...
Bicyclist critically injured in Appleton hit-and-run crash, suspect in custody
APPLETON (WLUK) -- A suspect is in custody after a hit-and-run crash in Appleton left one man critically injured. At approximately 11 p.m. Wednesday, the Appleton Police Department was dispatched to the 400 block of North Meade Street for a crash involving a bicycle. When officers arrived, they found an...
The Post-Crescent has a new Buzz reporter
As a resident of Appleton for the past twelve years, and previously a California native, I’ve grown to fall in love with the Fox Cities and all it has to offer. One thing I love most about the Fox Cities is the variety of businesses that have opened and flourished since my arrival, which is why I’m beyond thrilled to be taking over as The Buzz reporter. I’m looking forward to getting to know the business...
3 Brothers Family Restaurant in Kaukauna officially opens its doors to the public
KAUKAUNA, Wis. (WFRV) – 3 Brothers Family Restaurant opened bright and early Wednesday morning, feeding hungry guests one pancake at a time. “We open at 6:30 a.m. and serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner,” said Sebihana Baleska, the owner. “I love to cook breakfast in the morning for people. I’m a morning person. I like different people to meet. I like what I do because I was brought up in a restaurant business all my life.”
Texas man ejected, killed in head-on crash in Fond du Lac County
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WBAY) - A 19-year-old from Texas was killed in Fond du Lac County Thursday morning when the car he was driving crashed head-on with another car at a curve. The sheriff’s office says the crash happened on County Highway D near Hawes Court at about 7:30. An investigation shows the driver was failing to negotiate the curve on County D, overcorrected, and went into the oncoming lane.
Former Green Bay Packers Brett Favre Further Spreads Viral Joe Biden Conspiracy
The Green Bay Packers have seen their former quarterback Brett Favre make headlines all over the nation over the last few years. Of course, the Mississippi Welfare Scandal has made the front page news on multiple occasions, however, Favre’s political opinion has been made the news many times as well.
Fate of Sheboygan middle school rebuilds will go to $121M referendum this fall
SHEBOYGAN – The community will have a chance to vote on a Sheboygan Area School District referendum this November for the rebuild of Urban and Farnsworth middle schools. The school district is seeking a majority vote on the referendum amount of $121 million for the rebuilds of the schools, which are nearly a century old. ...
Anton Brotz brought the world of aviation to Sheboygan in 1923 with daredevil stunts, landing field
SHEBOYGAN – The Sheboygan Press announced on May 12, 1923, that the city had a landing field. According to Press clippings provided by the Sheboygan County Historical Research Center, the landing field was directly south of Moose Park on a plot of 31 acres and was built and operated by Anton Brotz of Kohler. ...
Researchers discover site of 1893 schooner wreck in Lake Michigan in just 50 feet of water
Maritime historians recently found the historic schooner Margaret A. Muir, which was lost in a terrible gale on the morning of September 30, 1893, just a few miles off a Wisconsin harbor town.
Appleton approves Thrivent's 600-acre redevelopment plan for mixed-use space
APPLETON (WLUK) -- Thrivent is getting the green light to move forward with its 600-acre redevelopment plan. The company's multi-use zoning request was approved by Appleton's City Plan Commission Wednesday night. “We’re looking forward to working with the city to realize the vision of this master plan," said Eric Merriman,...
Manitowoc Plan Commission Approves CUP for The Neighborhood
The future of a new low-income apartment complex is in the hands of the Manitowoc Common Council. The Manitowoc Plan Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Wednesday evening (July 24th) for The Neighborhood so it can move forward to the full common council. City Planner Paul Braun explained that...
Unleaded Fuel Debate Heats Up in Oshkosh
OSHKOSH, Wisconsin—Tensions flared briefly at a forum on progress toward an unleaded replacement for avgas Monday at EAA AirVenture. During the public comment period after formal presentations, Tim Roehl, president of General Aviation Modifications Inc. (GAMI), challenged a couple of points made during the presentations of members and support staff from the End Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions. He told the crowd—smaller than in previous years—that contrary to assertions made during the formal part of the forum, GAMI’s G100UL is indeed ready for distribution and sale.
Plea deal reached in Brian Helfert case
MENOMINEE — A plea deal has been reached in the child sex case against former Menominee County Sheriff’s deputy Brian Helfert that likely will allow him to be a free man some day. Helfert, 61, appeared in court last week. Prosecuting Attorney Jeffrey Rogg and defense attorney Trenton Stupak of Escanaba, in court, said they had reached a plea agreement. With the plea deal, Helfert agrees to waive his appellate...
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