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Wisconsin tribal officials make presence known at RNC
Shekóli (“hello” in Oneida) and yaw^ko ("thank you") for reading the First Nations Wisconsin newsletter. The Republican National Convention is in Milwaukee this week and, at least so far this election season, I haven’t seen as much of an Indigenous-led presence or outreach to tribal communities as there was in 2020. Forest County Potawatomi...
School budget with deficit approved
The Clintonville School Board approved a preliminary budget for the 2024-25 school year that includes a deficit of $136,573. The board approved the budget when it met June 24. Board member Glen Drew Lundt was absent from the meeting. Superintendent Troy Kuhn told the board that changes are still being...
Paddlers prepare for kayak trip to celebrate new bridge at Ashwaubomay Park
ASHWAUBENON (WLUK) -- Paddlers are getting ready for a weekend jaunt on an area waterway. The venture is two-fold. It's not only a way for the public to do some kayaking, but it's also a way to show off a brand new bridge. At the boat landing leading to a...
The evolution of Rapid Transit
PESHTIGO – Rapid Transit will be welcomed to the Bands at Badger stage on July 24 to perform for the Peshtigo community. The band includes bass player Steve Peterson from Oconto, drummer Billy Bomber from Green Bay, vocalist and rhythm guitarist Roger Pagel from Abrams and guitarist Tim Pszanka from Abrams.
Woman Who Starts House Fire Free on Bond
A 32-year-old woman accused of starting her ex-boyfriend’s clothes on fire appeared for a bail hearing Wednesday afternoon in Manitowoc County Circuit Court. Jessica L. McKeel, who did not provide an address to the court, is charged with Arson of a Dwelling or Building, Criminal Damage to Property, and Disorderly Conduct.
Multiple Fond du Lac Dock Spiders taken in 2024 MLB Draft, tied for fifth-most in Northwoods League
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WFRV) – The 2024 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft wrapped up on Tuesday, and the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders had a handful of representatives whose names were called. Five current and former players from the Dock Spiders were chosen throughout the three-day draft, which tied for the fifth-most amongst […]
Jason Aldean to perform private event in Brillion
BRILLION – Country music star Jason Aldean will perform in Brillion on Thursday, Aug. 15 at Ariens Nordic Center in a leadup event to the 2025 NFL Draft. Ariens Nordic Center was selected by the NFL Draft Host Committee to host the event, known as NFL Draft Donor Summer Celebration. The event will be private for donors.
Packers Everywhere to host free pep rallies for fans at six away games this season
Green Bay Packers fans are invited to bring the spirit of Green Bay all over the country this season, with six free Packers Everywhere Pep Rallies set for Tennessee, Los Angeles, Jacksonville, Chicago, Seattle and Minnesota. The pep rallies welcome fans to join their fellow supporters and share their excitement...
Wausau-area woman convicted of stealing tens of thousands from local business
A 25-year-old woman convicted last month of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from a Wausau-area business will be sentenced in September, court records show. Lillianna Neumann, formerly of Hatley, on June 25 pleaded no contest to charges of theft in a business setting between $10,000 and $100,000. She was convicted of that charge, while one count of forgery was dismissed and read into the record for sentencing consideration.
Former Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers Publicly Questions HC Robert Saleh
Green Bay Packers: Aaron Rodgers hasn’t stayed out of the headlines during his time with the New York Jets. Although he has only played four meaningful snaps with the team, he is the center of attention no matter where he goes. That has been the case for the majority of his career.
Teen charged with stealing Trump campaign team SUV from Pfister Hotel
A 17-year-old was arrested Saturday and charged with stealing a Chevy Tahoe belonging to former president Donald Trump's campaign advance team. Trump is in Milwaukee for the 2024 Republican National Convention. He arrived Sunday, a day after the vehicle was stolen. The incident began in front of the Pfister Hotel about 4 a.m., according...
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