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Luis Lara hits walk-off single as Wisconsin Timber Rattlers beat Sky Carp 6-5
GRAND CHUTE, Wis. — Tony Bullard’s two-run, go-ahead double in the top of the ninth seemed like it was just what the doctor ordered for the Beloit Sky Carp. Not only did it put the Sky Carp ahead of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 5-4, but it put them in position to put together back-to-back wins amid a tough 2-8 stretch. But the Timber Rattlers offense attacked in the bottom half,...
Husband and Wife Team Announced as New Salvation Army Leaders in Green Bay
(WTAQ-WLUK) — A husband and wife are announced as new majors for the Salvation Army of Greater Green Bay. Major Catherine Fitzgerald is the new Greater Green Bay Area Coordinator and will oversee all activities of public relations, fundraising, social services, and agency relationships for The Salvation Army in Brown County.
Details Released on Prigge Crash
The Manitowoc community continues to hold its breath as Jason and Tina Prigge continue their recovery process following an accident over the weekend. We reached out to the Shawano County Sheriff’s Office, who confirmed that the crash occurred at 3:20 Saturday afternoon near the intersection of County Road R and Lily Pond Road.
Cleanup in Manawa Wisconsin after extreme flooding
MANAWA, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) On Saturday July 6, a river flood warning remained in effect in Waupaca County, particularly south of Manawa, following Friday’s heavy rainfall. Although the dam did not break, erosion around it sent water rushing down the Little Wolf River, leading to significant flooding and prompting cleanup efforts.
Republican convention in Milwaukee could be ‘attractive’ target for violent extremists, federal assessment says
The Republican National Convention in Milwaukee next week could be an “attractive” target for violent extremists or other people looking to sow chaos by disrupting a high-profile political event, according to a threat assessment from federal agencies and the Milwaukee Police Department obtained by CNN.
3 BRILLIANT MINUTES: Bird flu and life on Mars
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Brad Spakowitz has been combing the headlines. Today, in the space of 3 BRILLIANT MINUTES:. Another person contracts bird flu. That’s four human cases. A NASA crew emerges after a year in a simulation of living on Mars. See more in the video above.
Preparations underway in Oshkosh for Lifest music festival
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WBAY) - Setup is underway at the Sunnyview Expo Center grounds in Oshkosh for this year’s “party with a purpose.”. Lifest is one of the largest Christian music festivals in the nation, starting on Thursday and running through the weekend. This year’s fest features more than 100 acts across six stages.
Delta Air Lines offering nonstop flights from Green Bay to two Packers away games
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Delta Air Lines is offering new nonstop flights from Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) to two Packers away games this year. According to a release, Delta Air Lines will offer nonstop roundtrip flights to Jacksonville and Seattle as the Packers are scheduled to take on the Jaguars and Seahawks on the road.
INTERVIEW: Bike to the Beat
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - It’s time to strap on your bicycle helmet for a good cause. Bike to the Beat returns on August 3. People of all ages are encouraged to hop on one of multiple routes ranging from 7 to 53 miles. Each has multiple stops featuring food, drinks, and live music, and all proceeds go to charity.
Nonprofit to bike through stateline on national ride
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Riding 100 miles a day across the country, a nonprofit organization raises money for pregnancy resource centers to support women on both a local and national level. Biking For Babies begins its national ride Monday as the leave from Green Bay, Wisconsin. Biking for Babies Executive...
Manitowoc County man arrested and charged with attempted homicide
TWO RIVERS, Wis. (WBAY) - A man is accused of stabbing a woman in the Township of Two Rivers last week. On July 4th, the Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Office along with the City of Two Rivers Fire Department and Mishicot Ambulance Service were dispatched to an address in the Township of Two Rivers for a report of a female who was stabbed.
UW-Oshkosh Professor Helps Identify WWII Soldier Missing in Normandy
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — A UW-Oshkosh professor helped identify an American solider who disappeared in Normandy during WWII. Anthropologist and UW Oshkosh associate professor, Jordan Karsten, was part of a team that worked with the German War Graves Commission and Israeli nonprofits to search for the burial of missing in action (MIA) soldier, 1st Lt. Nathan Baskind of Pennsylvania, who served in Company C, 899th Tank Destroyer Battalion.
Navy veteran teaches scuba classes from his backyard
SUAMICO, Wis. — Wisconsin is home to many bodies of water that are perfect for scuba diving. One local Navy veteran is offering lessons outside of his backyard. Alan Pahnke bought the business Green Bay Scuba 15 years ago. Pahnke said he has 30 years of experience as an...
Wisconsin residents flock to see damage at Manawa Mill Pond dam after severe storm
MANAWA, Wis. (WLUK) — Visitors from across Northeast Wisconsin gathered to see the erosion damage to the Manawa Mill Pond dam after flash floods eroded the dam. “Never seen anything like this," Thomas Ferg told WLUK on Friday. "This is unbelievable." Ferg grew up in the area and said...
Amtrak has reinstated a bus stop in Fond du Lac on its way to and from Milwaukee.
FOND DU LAC – Amtrak has resumed bus service in Fond du Lac with a stop in its route between Green Bay and Milwaukee. The Amtrak Thruway I-41 bus service makes two daily round trips between Green Bay and Milwaukee, with additional stops in Appleton and Oshkosh, in connection with Amtrak's Hiawatha train service between Milwaukee and Chicago.
Owner of Oshkosh Arena responds to lawsuit brought by Bayland Buildings
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WBAY) - The owner of Oshkosh Arena is responding to a lawsuit filed by the company that constructed the arena. Bayland Buildings filed a lawsuit in June, claiming Fox Valley Pro Basketball, Inc. (“FVPB”) owes Bayland an outstanding balance of more than $12 million. In a...
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