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De Pere and Bay, Last Two Standing In Legion Regional
HOWARD, WI- De Pere and Bay Port legion baseball teams will play for a trip to State. The teams are the last two standing in a six team Regional. Game 2: Green Bay Southwest 7, Green Bay Hornets 4. Game 3: De Pere 9, Marinette 1. Game 4: De Pere...
Sturgeon Bay fender bender stretches three cars
A De Pere man complained of neck pain but did not need to go to the hospital after being in the middle of a three-car accident Thursday afternoon in Sturgeon Bay. The accident occurred at 3:10 p.m. near State Highway 42/57 and Duluth Avenue. The De Pere man was behind a Charter Communications work truck at the stop light when he was struck from behind by a Sturgeon Bay man in a pick-up truck. This started a chain reaction that pushed the De Pere man’s car into the work truck before him. According to the accident report, the pick-up truck driver told deputies on the scene that he was trying to merge on the highway at the last minute and could not avoid the accident. He was cited for inattentive driving. One traffic lane was closed for about 25 minutes to address the accident, causing a backup on STH 42/57.
Oshkosh, here are the road projects and traffic impacts to expect this week
OSHKOSH – A number of roads will be closed again this week as construction continues across the city. No less than seven roads are set to be closed from July 27 to Aug. 2 to facilitate road work projects on South Main Street, Clairville Road, Waugoo Avenue, Iowa Street, Michigan Street, West Fifth Avenue and West Seventh Avenue. ...
ONE MORE PERFECT JULY DAY... THEN TEMPERATURES RAMP UP THIS WEEKEND
Today will be another beautiful and average day with low humidity then we head into a gradual warming trend this weekend. With a light south breeze, and still plenty of sunshine, inland high temperatures will rise into the lower 80s. Highs will be in the 70s near Lake Michigan. There will be a light haziness in the sky as wildfire smoke moves in from the west.
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,...
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