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King Schools Marks 50 Years of Flight Training
OSHKOSH, Wisconsin—In celebration of its 50th anniversary, King Schools is offering 10 percent off all private pilot courses for the remainder of 2024, the company announced Thursday at EAA AirVenture. The training provider also introduced two new free courses—Drone Part 107 Regulations and Private Pilot Ground Reference Maneuvers— in...
Green Bay Packers’ GM: “This Isn’t Good For Our Football Team”
The Green Bay Packers are suddenly finding themselves at the center of attention early on in training camp. Their off-season was relatively quiet compared to recent years. Trading away Davante Adams and Aaron Rodgers in back-to-back off-seasons had Green Bay the talk of the league. This off-season releasing David Bakhtiari...
One Dead, Two Injured in Fond du Lac Car Crash
One person is dead, and two others are injured following a car accident that happened in Fond du Lac County. On Thursday (July 25) at 7:40 a.m., the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office received multiple calls reporting a two-vehicle crash in the Township of Fond du Lac on County Highway D.
UPDATED: Shelter in place order lifted in Amherst standoff
Police in Amherst on Friday said a wanted suspect “has been located” and lifted a shelter in place order that had been in effect for a full day. A brief update issued Friday evening from Portage County Sheriff Mike Lukas said there is no ongoing danger to the public. He did not say how or when the suspect, 32-year-old Jeffery Miller, was located, nor did he say whether Miller surrendered peacefully.
2 dead, dozens hospitalized from nationwide listeria outbreak linked to deli meat
There is a nationwide outbreak of listeria linked to sliced deli meats that is part of an ongoing investigation, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The outbreak killed two people, including one from New Jersey, and hospitalized 28 others. Here’s what you need to know about the listeria outbreak...
Flying sports car on display at EAA AirVenture [AUDIO]
OSHKOSH, Wis. — The future of travel is on display at EAA AirVenture. Samson Sky is showcasing its flying sports car, a Switchblade vehicle containing parts for both ground and air travel. CEO assistant Martha Bousfield explains how the car transforms into a plane…. Bousfield adds that the flying...
Wisconsin Forecast: Green Bay Enjoys Pleasant and Sunny Weekend
Green Bay, WI – This weekend’s weather forecast for Green Bay promises pleasant conditions, according to the US National Weather Service in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The outlook predicts a mix of sunny and warm weather, ideal for outdoor activities. Today, expect seasonable temperatures ranging from 78 to 81...
Random Lake Man Airlifted From Early Morning Crash
A Random Lake Man had to be airlifted from a crash that occurred in Beechwood early this morning. The Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Department says the man was drunk and driving through a construction zone in the area of county highways “S” and “A-West” when his car slammed into a piece of earth-moving equipment, setting that machine on fire. The man was able to escape from the wreckage and call 911 to report the crash, drawing response from Sheriff’s deputies and first responders.
Glory finish road slate in Rockford
The Green Bay Glory will play their final road fixture of the season on Friday night when they travel south of the border to play Rockford FC. The Glory secured promotion and moved up to first place in the division with their latest effort against Berber City. Tim Geocaris scored both goals in the 2-0 win over the Chicago-based side, burying passes from Tom Geocaris and Edgar Heredia.
Bicyclist hurt, driver arrested in Appleton hit-and-run
APPLETON, Wis. — A Little Chute man is arrested in connection with a hit-and-run accident in Appleton that critically injured another man. The Appleton Police Department responded to a report of a bicycle crash in the 400 block of N. Meade Street around 11 p.m. Wednesday. The victim was...
Appleton teacher bikes over 2,000 miles for inclusive playground
APPLETON — After weeks of battling storms, flat tires, broken spokes, mountains and desert-like heat, an Appleton couple has completed a cross-country bike ride to raise money for an inclusive playground. Zoa Thao, who teaches and supports students whose first language is not English at Highlands Elementary in Appleton, and her husband,...
Armed man barricaded inside home
AMHERST, WI (WSAU-WAOW) The Portage County Sheriff’s Office say law enforcement are still in a standoff with an armed and dangerous man in the Amherst area as of 3pm Thursday afternoon. Law enforcement has been on the scene of a home at 450 Mill Avenue. Police say the man...
Local surrogates stump for Harris as Wisconsin Democrats prepare for biggest mobilization blitz
MADISON, Wis. — Local leaders across Wisconsin wrapped up the week by stumping for now-presumed Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, with just over 100 days left until the November election. The focus Friday was on trying to tie former President Donald Trump to Project 2025 — a more...
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