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Plan for Thrivent campus shows new corporate office building, range of housing options
APPLETON — The proposed master plan for the redevelopment of the Thrivent campus on the city's north side calls for a new Thrivent operations center situated close to Interstate 41 and between 2,200 and 2,300 new housing units. The campus also would accommodate between 450,000 and 500,000 square feet of office space, between...
NOD TO THE PAST, AN EYE TO THE FUTURE: Northern States Power-Wisconsin Celebrates 100 Years of Service
While locals recognize Xcel Energy's operatin company, Northern States Power-Wisconsin, for reliably providing the energy to power our lives and keep our community chugging along, they may not realize its deep roots in the area date back to the turn of the century – from harnessing the power of water for log driving to illuminating gas streetlights. And this year, NSP-Wisconsin celebrates its 100th anniversary, with a nod to its past and an eye toward the future.
‘One of the most difficult jobs in America today’: How the role of superintendents has shifted in Wisconsin
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Several large school districts in Wisconsin are either looking for a superintendent or recently appointed a new one. That includes school districts in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Madison. The challenge of finding a superintendent who matches the community is crucial to a district’s success.
Judge allows Wisconsinites with disabilities to vote via email for November election
Dane County Circuit Court Judge Everett Mitchell issued a temporary injunction June 25 that permits municipal clerks to send absentee ballots via email to voters with print disabilities — voters who use assistance to read or mark a paper ballot — according to a Disability Rights Wisconsin press release.
Truck catches fire at county recycling facility in Ashwaubenon
ASHWAUBENON, Wis. (WBAY) - Ashwaubenon Public Safety closed S. Broadway near Highway 172 for three hours Thursday morning while it responded to a fire at the Brown County Resource Recovery Facility. Brown County authorities tell Action 2 News the fire is contained and there are no injuries. The facility collects...
Red Cross helping Green Bay family displaced by garage fire
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Fire crews worked on a fire that started at the garage of a home on Taylor St. on the West Side of Green Bay around 10:30pm Thursday. Fire officials say the flames spread to the home, and firefighters opened up walls to get access to the fire and were able to put it out.
U.P.'s Enstrom Helicopter showcases local craftsmanship at EAA AirVenture
OSHKOSH (WLUK) -- Hundreds of thousands of people from dozens of countries descend on Oshkosh every year to celebrate all things aviation at EAA AirVenture. While aircraft and aviators come from all over the globe to get in on the action, Enstrom Helicopter Corporation doesn't have to travel too far.
Alex Kotowske will attempt to swim across the bay in honor of his friend
PESHTIGO — Alex Kotowske loves to swim. He also loved his lifelong friend, Keith Shaha, who died three years ago from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. In honor of his skateboarding buddy from their days growing up in Peshtigo, Kotowske is going to attempt to swim across the bay of Green Bay Friday morning (today). He’s raising money for ALS in his friend’s name. Kotowske,...
Elvis' latest hit: Retrofitted private jet a huge attraction at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
OSHKOSH – When Jimmy Webb first told his 475,000 YouTube subscribers he was bidding for one of Elvis’ private planes, this probably wasn’t what they were thinking. Good thing! It...
City Invites You to Share Your Big Ideas & Vision for Green Bay’s Future
Attend a Go Big Green Bay Neighborhood Workshop to make your voice heard & snag a shot at a FREE Packers Stadium Tour AND Packer Hall of Fame Museum admission!. Enjoy snacks and refreshments, meet your neighbors, and share your big ideas for your neighborhood! You’ll work in small groups to brainstorm and mark up maps on 6 exciting topics: Housing; Transportation and Infrastructure; Utilities and Community Facilities; Agricultural, Natural, and Cultural Resources; Economic Development; and Land Use.
Green Bay Rockers head to Wausau
ASHWAUBENON, Wis. – Coming off the All-Star break, the Green Bay Rockers (10-8) will travel to Wausau to face the Woodchucks (15-4). This is the first of four games in a row where the two teams will face off. First pitch for tonight’s game is scheduled for 6:35 p.m.
Back on! Anduzzi's multi-venue restaurant project is underway in Ashwaubenon | Streetwise
ASHWAUBENON — A new multi-venue restaurant is under construction. The new three-story building, 789 Armed Forces Drive, will have a pizzeria on the first floor, barbecue-style restaurant on the second floor and event venue on the third floor. The project was put on hold in April after the village denied TIF...
The UnSafe Space in Howard closing after nearly one year in business
HOWARD, Wis. (WFRV) – Labeled as an ultimate alternative entertainment destination, The UnSafe Space in Howard will close its doors in late August. According to a social media post, The UnSafe Space will be ceasing operations and closing on August 30. The business, which consists of rage rooms, Gellyball, Knockerball, nerf warms, human foosball, and more, has been open for roughly one year.
15th annual BFK Children’s Parade held in Appleton as part of U.S. Venture’s Children’s Week
APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) - On Wednesday evening, as part of U.S. Venture’s Children’s Week, the BFK Children’s Parade presented by ThedaCare was held in Appleton. Kids and their families, with themed costumes and non-motorized floats, took part in the free event and paraded from College Avenue to Drew Street and ended in City Park.
World’s Deadliest Creature Infests and Infects Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin
As summer progresses, residents of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin should be aware of the risks posed by mosquito-borne diseases. With much wetter weather and voracious mosquito populations, the region is seeing increased cases of several diseases. Certain invasive blood-suckers have now raised concerns again in the Tri-States, with the Asian Tiger Mosquito being reported in both Iowa and Illinois, and now West Nile virus-infected mosquitos have been confirmed in Ames. Did you know there have already been several cases of mosquito-borne illnesses across the Tri-States reported in 2024?
Wisconsin's Apostle Islands could become America's newest national park
MADISON - The Apostle Islands could soon become Wisconsin's first national park, thanks to an effort by several federal lawmakers. U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany introduced a bill Tuesday that would designate the area as a national park, upgrading it from its current designation as a national lakeshore. The first hearing on the...
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