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State GOP leadership urging delegates, others to visit local businesses outside security zone
State GOP leadership is urging delegation members and others to visit restaurants, bars and stores outside the Republican National Convention security zone, former Gov. Scott Walker told a WisPolitics event. Speaking Tuesday at a luncheon at the Marquette University Law School, Walker referenced the Democratic National Convention, which had a...
Wisconsin Soldier who Entered North Korea Now in Plea Negotiations
RACINE, WI (WTAQ-WRN) — Negotiations are underway for a Wisconsin soldier who crossed into North Korea. A preliminary hearing in Texas for 24-year-old Travis King of Racine was delayed on Tuesday. King is in plea negotiations with military prosecutors on eight charges including desertion. Last July, King was released...
Study finds high levels of PFAS in foam on Wisconsin waterways
Researchers at UW-Madison have found that PFAS are higher in naturally occurring foam on Wisconsin lakes and rivers than the waters below, according to a study released this week. Researchers analyzed samples from foams at the top layer of 43 lakes and rivers across the state, looking for 36 different...
Green Bay Rockers win thriller over Dock Spiders in Fond du Lac
Ashwaubenon, Wis. – The Green Bay Rockers (6-8) outlasted the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders (5-11) tonight 7-6 in a back-and-forth battle. Green Bay also beat Fond du Lac 19-7 on Tuesday at Herr-Baker Field. The Dock Spiders got the scoring started this evening with a solo-home run from...
USPS Announces Mailing Service Changes Impacting Wisconsin
It's been a rough few years for the United States Postal Service. According to the official USPS website, the department has recorded $87 billion in financial losses over the last 14 years. In response to this, they are once again hiking up the prices of some of their services, which will affect all Iowans.
Wisconsin voters say apprehension, worry dominate 2024 presidential election
With the Republican National Convention underway, most voters are paying close attention to presidential politics. However, enthusiasm remains low, especially as a Trump-Biden rematch looms.During the primaries, polls consistently showed that voters did not want another showdown between former President Donald Trump and President Biden. Despite this, it appears to be the matchup the country will face, raising questions about how voter dissatisfaction will impact actual voting and which candidate might have an edge in enthusiasm.CBS News spoke to voters in Wisconsin, home to this year's Republican National Convention, before Saturday's attempted assassination of Trump.At a popular bratwurst joint in Kenosha,...
Wisconsin tribe watching presidential race for cannabis law reform as state maintains prohibition
MILWAUKEE — A leader with the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa said lifting federal prohibitions on marijuana would allow for the sovereign nation to enter the billion-dollar industry sweeping the country. Cannabis in all forms — except for CBD products — is illegal in Wisconsin. Bordering states Minnesota, Michigan and Illinois all […] The post Wisconsin tribe watching presidential race for cannabis law reform as state maintains prohibition appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Paddlers prepare for kayak trip to celebrate new bridge at Ashwaubomay Park
ASHWAUBENON (WLUK) -- Paddlers are getting ready for a weekend jaunt on an area waterway. The venture is two-fold. It's not only a way for the public to do some kayaking, but it's also a way to show off a brand new bridge. At the boat landing leading to a...
Packers refuse to let Jordan Love answer reporter's contract question
It’s no secret that NFL teams like to control the narrative of what’s being said about them in the media. But the Green Bay Packers may have taken things a little too far on Tuesday morning when a member of the public relations team told reporters not to ask quarterback Jordan Love any questions about training camp or his current contract situation and his handler abruptly ended his media availability once a reporter asked him about his desire to get his contract extension done. Before he arrived we were instructed if any one asked Jordan Love about training camp or his contract...
Festival Foods announces hiring events for new Kimberly store
KIMBERLY (WLUK) -- Festival Foods is looking to hire employees at its new Kimberly location opening this fall. Four hiring events are scheduled to take place in the Appleton/Kimberly Room at the Hilton Garden Inn, located at 720 Eisenhower Drive in Kimberly. Wednesday, July 24: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tucker Kraft, Zach Tom among Packers placed on active/PUP
The Packers placed rookie Kitan Oladapo on the non-football injury list ahead of training camp. The fifth-round defensive back broke his toe during Scouting Combine drills and underwent surgery before the draft. He continues to work his way back. The Packers placed four other players on the active/physically unable to...
Former Green Bay Packers Jon Runyan Almost Signed With This Team
Former Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Jon Runyan signed with the New York Giants this offseason on a three-year deal worth $30 million and $17 million of it guaranteed. Runyan was one of the top guards on the free agent market this offseason and many teams were interested in him.
Neighborhood meeting to discuss possible closure of Langlade Elementary School in Allouez
ALLOUEZ (WLUK) -- The planned closure of Langlade Elementary School will be discussed at a village meeting Thursday. As part of efforts to cope with declining enrollment, the Green Bay Area Public School District has voted to close six elementary schools, including Langlade in Allouez. Under Scenario C -- the latest plan under consideration by the district -- students at Langlade would move to Doty and Webster elementary schools.
Doug Gottlieb Says Bronny James Wouldn't Even Start on His Green Bay Team
Doug Gottlieb: “We’ve done this thing where no one is ever allowed to be honest anymore... I’ve not gotten the analysis for every player right, and as a matter of fact, I’ve gotten some very wrong... But this one I’ve got right. Bronny James is struggling. I’m not dancing on his grave, I’m not laughing at him -- I’m telling you, I know what it takes to make an NBA team, and I saw all of this coming. People make it out that you’re ‘hating’ or even ‘trolling’ when you give an opinion that is not seen as positive towards Bronny James.
Packers UDFA Donovan Jennings drafted in third round of UFL's college draft
Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Donovan Jennings, an undrafted free agent signing in the 2024 draft class, was drafted by the San Antonio Brahmas of the UFL on Wednesday. The Brahmas used the seventh pick in the third round of the 10-round 2024 UFL College Draft on Jennings. The draft...
Integrity Decking Co. Elevates the Fan Experience at Green Bay Rockers Games
The Green Bay Rockers partnered with Integrity Decking to elevate the experience on the Bud Light Party Patio with the addition of the Integrity Decking Terrace which is now a two-level party patio! We talked with Rick Hoeltke from Integrity Decking for more on this special project. For more information...
Updates Expected on Several Major Manitowoc Projects
There are two meetings scheduled for today (July 17th) in the City of Manitowoc. First up is the Community Development Authority, which will gather in the 2nd Floor Conference Room in City Hall, where they will review design applications for projects in the 1000 block of Soth 10th Street, the 1500 block of Washington Avenue, 100 block of North 7th Street, and the 900 block of South 8th Street.
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