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Wisconsin’s new rules on ballot drop boxes create opportunity for election challenges and ‘vigilantes’
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Wisconsin’s free newsletter here.Voters using Wisconsin’s newly legalized drop boxes may return only their own ballots, except in special cases, according to new guidance from the Wisconsin Elections Commission. That means even a voter dropping off a spouse’s ballot along with their own could be considered as having cast a ballot improperly.The rule could be difficult for municipal clerks to enforce. But it leaves an opening for potential challenges from conservative election activists, who are already preparing to act on...
Post Flood Review In Manawa
MANWA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – Manawa officials fielded questions from concerned community members at Monday’s public forum. It comes after recent severe flooding and erosion of the Manawa Dam. Nick Weed from Manawa Public Works spoke on the sewer issues that occurred during the flood on July 5. “The...
Third suspect sentenced in Fond du Lac Walmart Apple watch robbery case
FOND DU LAC (WLUK) – A third suspect was sentenced to four years in prison for stealing thousands of dollars of Apple watches from a Fond du Lac Walmart. Antonio Butler, 25, of Bent Harbor, Mich., pleaded no contest Tuesday to robbery with use of force and retail theft for the Oct. 15 incident. He was also placed on extended supervision for four years, court records show.
Ducat Plays Hero, Manitowoc Legion 19U Walks Off Ashwaubenon
It’s the situation players dream of. Bottom of the final inning, game tied, two out, runner in scoring position. That is the exact situation Trenton Ducat faced for the Manitowoc American Legion 19U squad yesterday, as Post 88 was tied with Ashwaubenon 1-1 at Municipal Field. Ducat didn’t let...
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...
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.
Green Bay officials launch prevention-based health initiative aimed at reducing ER visits
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- Green Bay Metro Fire Department and Brown County Public Health are teaming up to create a prevention-based, mobile integrated health system. The idea is to connect people with the resources they need -- in turn, limiting trips to the emergency room. This could be responding to repetitive falls in the home or struggles with substance abuse, as well as mental health.
Packers Report Over $60M In Profit From 2023-24 Fiscal Year
The Green Bay Packers received a record amount of national revenue from the NFL in the 2023-24 fiscal year, resulting in a profit of $60.1 million. It was their fourth consecutive year of record revenue. If not for the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the streak would have been longer. The...
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...
182nd version of Wisconsin's oldest county fair gets underway on Wednesday in Waukesha
WAUKESHA, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The Waukesha County Fair is both the oldest county fair in Wisconsin and the largest event in the county itself. It celebrates everything agriculture with barnyard animals and farm displays, but there's so much more like crafts, fair food, and last but not least, the midway.
DOT Revokes Beaver Dam Wholesaler’s License
(Beaver Dam) The state of Wisconsin has revoked the dealer license for a Beaver Dam area wholesaler for failing to follow administrative requirements. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles issued the order against Great Lakes Motors. The DOT lists the dealer’s address at 1645 North Spring Street...
Attorney General Kaul, Gov. Evers Intervene in Planned Parenthood v. Urmanski Original Action
MADISON, Wis. (WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE PRESS RELEASE) - Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a motion and memorandum in support of the Kaul v. Urmanski State Plaintiffs intervening as petitioners in the Planned Parenthood v. Urmanski original action. Both Kaul v....
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