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Manufacturer agrees to $85,000 settlement for violating air laws at Manitowoc facility
MANITOWOC (WLUK) -- Violations of Wisconsin's air laws at a Manitowoc manufacturing facility will cost Kerry Inc. $85,000. Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced details of the settlement Monday, which requires Kerry Inc. to pay a total of $85,000 in forfeitures, surcharges and court costs to resolve violations of Wisconsin air laws related to its liquid smoke manufacturing facility in Manitowoc.
One dead, nine injured in mass shooting at Milwaukee’s Dineen Park
MILWAUKEE – A 17-year-old girl is dead and nine other teenagers are injured after a shooting early Monday morning in Milwaukee’s Dineen Park. The shooting around 12:30am followed a fight that broke out after what’s being called an “impromptu car party” in the park on the city’s northwest side.
What does Biden's sudden exit mean for Wisconsin voters?
I'm Steve Martinez and this is the Daily Briefing newsletter by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Sign up here to get it sent to your inbox each morning. The humidity returns Tuesday with highs around 80 and a chance for a thunderstorm in the afternoon. Temperatures cool Wednesday with partly cloudy skies.
5 Wisconsin communities offering a new option for mental health treatment
People on the verge of a mental health crisis or a relapse of substance abuse often face a catch-22. They know that they need help, but their situation isn’t yet dire enough to merit hospitalization. And so they’re forced to struggle as best they can, either waiting to hit rock bottom or struggling to find stability.
WARM, BUT NOT HUMID TODAY... STORMS LIKELY TOMORROW
Our Monday is going to be warmer, with inland high temperatures in the low to middle 80s. Despite those toasty temperatures, it really won’t be all that humid for this time of year. However, a south-southwest breeze will start pulling in more moisture tonight. Look for more of a muggy feel to your Tuesday.
Storms Expected in Eastern Wisconsin: Heavy Rain and Gusty Winds Ahead
Green Bay, WI – Eastern Wisconsin is set to experience a dynamic weather pattern today, starting with mostly sunny conditions in the morning, transitioning to increasing clouds and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. The National Weather Service in Green Bay reports that north-central Wisconsin will see the strongest storms,...
How accessible is Fond du Lac? Readers share challenges of those with physical disabilities in part one of a series.
FOND DU LAC – How accessible is Fond du Lac? We asked, and the community answered. Many people in the Fond du Lac area live with or care for someone with a disability, and they have to navigate their community with an eye for whether their wheelchair will fit in an establishment, whether parking will suit their needs and whether staff will be accommodating.
Green Bay Rockers’ early flurry too much for Dock Spiders
Ashwaubenon, Wis. – The Green Bay Rockers (10-8) outlasted the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders (6-14) at Capital Credit Union Park this afternoon 9-5. Green Bay has now won six straight games and nine of its last ten. The Rockers have the next three days off for the All-Star break, before a four-game stretch against the Wausau Woodchucks next week.
'It's senseless:' Milwaukee business provides free temporary repair services amid recent string of vehicle break-ins
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- If you've been a victim or have heard about a recent string of car break-ins in Milwaukee lately, you're not alone. According to Milwaukee police, in the two-week span from July 7 to July 21, 170 vehicles were targeted. Now, a local business on the city's...
Waukesha's Friedman Alley final design plans to be unveiled
WAUKESHA, Wis. - The final design plans for Friedman Alley in Waukesha are set to be unveiled at a public open house on Tuesday, Aug. 6. The City of Waukesha invites the public to an Open House at City Hall, 201 Delafield Street, on Aug. 6 at 5 p.m. Attendees...
Oshkosh Police urges public to be aware of possible scams following CrowdStrike crash
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) – In the aftermath of the CrowdStrike crash that happened on July 19, police in Oshkosh are reminding the public to be alert for possible scams. The Oshkosh Police Department is reminding residents to be alert for potential scams that target people who are trying to reschedule flights, access banking information or other technology-related issues. This is following the CrowdStrike crash on July 19 that affected people and companies across the globe.
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