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NEW Zoo penguins suit up for a party with a cause
SUAMICO (WLUK) -- A group of birds are dressed to the nines in their tuxedos for their big party at the NEW Zoo in Suamico. The NEW Zoo is hosting its annual Party for the Penguins on Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds from the event will support...
This unique doughnut shop will replace the former Mom & Pop's Bakery | The Buzz
KIMBERLY - The former Mom & Pop's Bakery building will be the new location for Cheeky Doughnuts, a locally-owned doughnut shop that started in the home of owner Kim Thiel. A May 31 announcement attributed the closure of Mom & Pop's Bakery to the owner's retirement. It's last day was June 23.
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...
Jason Aldean to perform private event in Brillion
BRILLION – Country music star Jason Aldean will perform in Brillion on Thursday, Aug. 15 at Ariens Nordic Center in a leadup event to the 2025 NFL Draft. Ariens Nordic Center was selected by the NFL Draft Host Committee to host the event, known as NFL Draft Donor Summer Celebration. The event will be private for donors.
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...
Humane Society of Waupaca County Cuts Ribbon on Well-Pet Center, Offering Affordable Care
WAUPACA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — A ribbon cutting ceremony Monday celebrated the completion of the Humane Society of Waupaca County’s expansion project. Officials broke ground on the new 1,700 square foot Well-Pet Center in Nov. 2023. It features an exam room, X-ray room, surgery/recovery room, pharmacy and kennel space.
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 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...
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...
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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