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Scammers will likely take advantage of technology outage
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - The technology outage was worldwide, affecting air travel, health care, communications and other industries. Scammers are assuredly going to use this event to try and trick you out of your passwords, information or money. We need to be hypervigilant of incoming texts, emails, phone calls...
Interview with Jerry Burke, author and former WBAY Fox Valley bureau chief
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Jerry Burke was a longtime reporter for us at WBAY, which means he practically lived on the EAA grounds during AirVenture. But he has also been a volunteer for EAA and was even named 2022 Volunteer of the Year. He’s written a book, “On the Grounds and Up,” which is all about the legion of volunteers that make AirVenture what it is.
Green Bay Police Invite Community to Meet-and-Compete Event with SWAT Team
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — An event next month is giving the Green Bay community a chance to get up close and personal with the city’s SWAT team. The Green Bay Police Department (GBPD) is hosting a family-friendly event for the public to learn more about what it’s like to be part of the Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) unit.
28-year anniversary of Illinois’s biggest rainfall in recorded history
A swath of heavy rainfall occurred across portions of south central Wisconsin, northeast Illinois, and northwest Indiana on July 17-18, 1996. From the National Weather Service: The heaviest rainfall was observed near Aurora, Illinois, with a maximum point rainfall of 16.94 inches in a 24-hour period. The 24-hour rainfall measured near Aurora remains the statewide record (as […]
Gov. Evers declares July 18 as Culver's Day for Wisconsin
APPLETON - To celebrate Culver's 40th anniversary and the impact the chain burger restaurant has made on Wisconsin, Gov. Tony Evers has declared July 18 as Culver's Day for the state. The first Culver's opened in Sauk City 40 years ago, serving its signature ButterBurgers and Fresh Frozen Custard. Now...
Packers Host Veteran Quarterback for Workout: Report
The Green Bay Packers already have a few quarterbacks under contract, but that didn’t stop them from kicking the tires on Jake Fromm ahead of training camp. According to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, the Packers hosted Fromm for a workout on Friday, July 19. Rapoport shared news of the workout via X.
Doug Gottlieb's UWGB contract as men's basketball coach includes early $850,000 buyout
GREEN BAY – University of Wisconsin-Green Bay men’s basketball coach and radio personality Doug Gottlieb plans to stick around longer than the one season Sundance Wicks did before he left for the Wyoming job two months ago. But if his debut as a college coach is a smashing...
'It’s just fun being here.' Former Gov. Scott Walker, Wisconsin delegation, enjoy last night of RNC
MILWAUKEE — As delegates danced around to Kid Rock’s performance of a modified version of his song “American Badass,” former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker excitedly pulled out his phone to film the show. “It’s just fun being here,” Walker said after the performance, just before Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White introduced former President Donald Trump. Trump went on to formally accept the Republican Party’s nomination for president in the coming November election. ...
Popular History Channel Show is Filming in Minnesota this Fall
It's always really exciting when shows or movies decide to film in Minnesota. Even if we can't be involved at all, we're still proud that our state was chosen! But this particular show that will be filming here DOES want our participation. It's a big show from the History Channel...
Every quarterback drafted ahead of Jordan Love in the 2020 NFL Draft
If you needed a quarterback, you should've drafted one in 2020. The Green Bay Packers didn't need a passer at the time, but they are reaping the rewards for boldly trading up for Jordan Love in the first round. A year ago, Marc Sessler of NFL.com ranked the 2020 quarterback...
Poll: Trump leading Biden in Midwest swing states
(The Center Square) – Former President Donald Trump leads President Biden by 3 points in Michigan and 5 points in Wisconsin, according to the results of a new Emerson College poll. The poll, conducted July 15-16, surveyed about 1,000 likely voters per swing state. Democrats for the Next Generation sponsored the poll, which has a +/-3% margin of error. It was released Thursday, the final day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. ...
Area Projects Receive Thousands in Wisconsin Coastal Grants
Many area projects are receiving thousands in Wisconsin Coastal Grant dollars. On Monday (July 15), Governor Tony Evers announced that $1.3 million of grants have been awarded through the program, which aims to enrich economic development, support quality of life, and protect and improve the Great Lake resources. The city...
28 years since one of the strongest tornadoes in Wisconsin history
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Thursday marks the 28th anniversary of the most recent 5-rated tornado in Wisconsin. On July 18, 1996, an F5 tornado struck the town of Oakfield in Fond du Lac County. The tornado was on the ground for 30 minutes and caused tremendous damage in and around...
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