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3 from Manitowoc arrested in June robbery of 18 Hands Ale Haus in Fond du Lac
FOND DU LAC – Three suspects have been arrested in the 18 Hands Ale Haus robbery that occurred June 24, Fond du Lac Police Department said in a news release July 16. The robbery had occurred around 8:40 p.m. at the bar at 18 E. Division St., during which a staff member was thrown to the ground before the suspects left with an undisclosed amount of cash, the department said.
K/D Tournament weighs seventh 30-pounder
Christian Miller of Racine used a spoon Monday morning to haul in a 39.5-inch, 30.90-pounder (photo 1). It was weighed at Howie’s Tackle. Also at Sturgeon Bay, Eric Fritsche of Franksville used a flasher/fly combo to land a 38.5-inch, 29.23-pounder. We’ll blame sketchy Northern Door internet for the lack...
Jason and Tina Prigge GoFundMe now aims to raise $250K, Manitowoc community ‘united in love’ during vigil
MANITOWOC – Pastor Matt Sauer led dozens of community members, who he said were "united in love, hope and faith," in a candlelight vigil for Tina and Jason Prigge July 13 at First Presbyterian Church. The couple were severely injured in a serious motorcycle crash July 6 when a...
Tony Romo on Jordan Love's contract extension: 'It’s gonna get done'
WAUKESHA – Tony Romo was back in his home state for the Wisconsin State Amateur, competing this year at The Legend at Merrill Hills thanks to a top-25 finish in the 2023 event at Erin Hills. The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current CBS color analyst looked a bit worn – he had just arrived from the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship Tournament in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada. ...
Bay Port teacher wins $10,000 from Barry Manilow's music project and will be honored at his Resch concert
SUAMICO - A Bay Port High School band teacher has hit the Barry Manilow bonanza, and that doesn't even include getting to hear "Copacabana (At the Copa)" live. Ashley Siegrist is the Green Bay winner of The Manilow Music Project Teacher Award, an honor that comes with a $10,000 grant from the Manilow Fund and tickets to his Resch Center concert on July 29.
Court Appearances Held for Two Arrested in Manitowoc Drug House Bust
A 53-year-old Manitowoc woman and a 42-year-old Two Rivers man are each facing multiple drug charges following a drug house bust in Manitowoc last Friday. Sarah Jane Christensen has been charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and being the Keeper of a Drug House, while Joesph Greg Rochon has been charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a schedule I or II Narcotic, namely Fentanyl, a schedule I or II narcotic in jail and felony bail jumping.
Kaukauna businesses step up to honor gift cards from Salt restaurant following abrupt closure
KAUKAUNA — Several Kaukauna businesses are stepping up to honor gifts cards for a local fine dining restaurant that closed without warning last month. Salt, a fine dining restaurant in Kaukauna, abruptly announced it would be closing at the end of June. Shortly after the announcement, the restaurant deactivated its Facebook page and website.
Marathon County inspections: Four restaurants receive double-digit violations
The following are the latest results of Marathon County Health Department inspections on licensed food establishments and other types of businesses, which the Wausau Daily Herald reports monthly. Athens. Pagels Pub & Grill, 139302 Marathon County L: June 21: Four violations: German potato salad in three-door cooler by the back...
Christian’s Upscale Resale to open on 5th Ave. today
ANTIGO — For years now, whenever newlyweds John and Rhonda Christian have gone on a trip, they’ve planned a stop or two. Or six. They drop by estate sales, antique shops. Every so often, they drive to Minnesota, zig zagging — and thrifting — all the way to the border. They’ve found full-sized Raphael and...
Heavy summer rains pose yet another threat to central Wisconsin farmers
PLOVER, Wis. (WSAW) - We’ve certainly had a rainy summer so far and while the rain may help some of our farmers, it can also impact them negatively. Especially when flooding happens in their fields. Okray Family Farm in Plover has 130 acres of potatoes, and Irrigation Manager John...
Crandon firearm business wins lawsuit against Google
CRANDON, Wis. - Northwoods Firearms in Crandon won a court case against Google in June. The two had been in court for over a year. The court ordered Google to pay $2,469.50 and associated fees to Northwoods Firearms on June 11. The business originally filed a lawsuit against Google on...
Green Bay Packers Are Not Going To Be Happy When They See What Superstar CB Jaire Alexander Was Up To Today
Jaire Alexander is one of the most beloved players on the Green Bay Packers, but it’s safe to say that many of his fans won’t be happy with his recreational activity of choice. The 27-year-old Jaire Alexander helped the Packers return to the playoffs in year one of...
St John's Lutheran Church in Merrill wants to expand their daycare to meet childcare needs
In Merrill, the daycare at St. John’s Lutheran Church currently serves 24 kids, but their waitlist has over 40 children’s names on it. They want to eliminate that waitlist and expand the daycare to support 70 children. In Lincoln County, 75% of zip codes are considered child care...
School District of Rhinelander is in planning stage following $26 million facilities improvement referendum passed by voters in April
The School District of Rhinelander will be making major changes in the high school and James Williams Middle School over the next couple of years. At the middle school, there will be a new, more secure entrance as well as special education and art classrooms. At the high school, the...
Legendary UW-Green Bay Basketball Coach Passes Away
A legendary UW-Green Bay men’s basketball coach has passed away. Dave Buss, the founder and first head coach of the UWGB men’s basketball program, left behind a lasting legacy at the school. Buss coached from the program’s first year in 1969 to 1982. In his time as...
Packers 'biggest bust' for 2024 is already painfully obvious
If you thought that NFL training camps finally starting meant that summer listicles would disappear, I have wonderful news for you: it's only mid-July! There's still at least six weeks left to throw a bunch of names together and figure out how they relate later. Player rankings are only just getting started, so don't worry – time is on our side.
Chiefs, Ravens Could Sign Packers Cut Candidate
Running back AJ Dillon re-signed with the Green Bay Packers, but the team could still cut him. Following a lackluster season in which he averaged just 3.4 yards per carry, most expected Dillon to leave for greener pastures as a free agent. However, he didn’t receive much interest on the open market and ultimately returned to Green Bay on a cheap one-year, $2.74 million contract. After signing Josh Jacobs to a massive deal, Dillon seemed destined to serve as the backup running back in Green Bay. However, a recent report indicates he might not even earn that job.
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