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Global technology outage hits Northeast Wisconsin
APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) - The global technology outage affecting airports, airlines, banks, hospitals, and other industries is being felt here in Northeast Wisconsin. The Outagamie County Sheriff’s Office says the outage is affecting Appleton International Airport, the sheriff’s office, Outagamie County circuit courts, Brewster Village, and other county departments.
2 young children identified, father still missing in boating incident
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Two children are dead and their father still missing after they took a sailboat out near Green Bay last weekend. On Monday, officials recovered the bodies of two children, who have now been identified as 5-year-old Charlotte M. Salnik and 3-year-old Joshua F. Salnik. Search...
Warning about fires from improperly disposed rechargeable batteries
APPLETON, WI — Outagamie County authorities says there are proper ways to dispose of rechargeable batteries, though that doesn’t include tossing them into trash or recycle bins. The Appleton Fire Department and Outagamie County Recycling and Solid Waste Department are posting photos on Facebook of batteries that caught fire in a metal bin. The post says the batteries came to the recycling center from a curbside bin and ignited after being punctured or damaged. The fire was put out before spreading to nearby paper. Officials say the best bet is to bring old lithium-ion batteries separately to a recycling center or to battery stores that take them for safe disposal. For tips on safe disposal of lithium-ion batteries click here.
Fox Valley law enforcement's Arresting Hunger drive feeds the need
MENASHA (WLUK) -- Multiple Fox Valley law enforcement agencies are coming together for the return of a friendly competition. The Arresting Hunger food drive campaign is back next month for the first time since it was suspended during COVID. It encourages Fox Valley law enforcement agencies to collect the most...
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