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Fond du Lac police arrest wanted felon after 90-minute standoff
FOND DU LAC (WLUK) -- A felon wanted in connection with several ongoing criminal investigations is in custody after a standoff with police Monday. Officials say the 23-year-old man was released from jail in Dec. 2023. Since then, he has become a person of interest in two thefts, a burglary and a sexual assault, with a felony probation and parole warrant.
Appleton hit-and-run suspect now formally charged
APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) - The suspect in a hit-and-run crash in Appleton was officially charged Monday afternoon. Alic Riedel, 28, of Little Chute, is now officially charged with one count of hit and run involving great bodily harm, a Class E felony. As we’ve reported, around 11 p.m. Wednesday, Appleton...
Community Clothes Closet seeks help from community
MENASHA, Wis. (WBAY) - Time is running out for you to help kids in our area have new clothes for the first day of school. The Community Clothes Closet’s fundraising blitz for the ‘Cool for School’ event ends July 31. “Clothing is always super important I think...
Green Bay Packers Trade 25-Year-Old Starter To The Denver Broncos For Draft Picks In Latest Proposal (Report)
The Green Bay Packers finally have their entire team on the field. Jordan Love inked his massive four-year, $220 million extension on Friday. That deal was the last thing standing in the way between him suiting up and participating in practice. Early on in training camp we’ve seen the defense...
A Wisconsin city brought No-Mow May to the US. Now, the city is changing its approach.
The Wisconsin city credited with bringing “No-Mow May” to the U.S. as a boost to pollinators and biodiversity has changed its guidance on lawn-mowing practices. Four years ago, Appleton enacted No-Mow May as an environmental campaign that encouraged people to avoid mowing their lawns that month. In July,...
Things to do in Manitowoc this week include free family concert at Washington Park and more
MANITOWOC – Paint "en plein air" or try your hand at trivia this week. Here are the can't-miss events happening in the Manitowoc area this week. For more and for live music schedules, go to https://www.visitmanitowoc.com/events/. Paint with other artists on the rooftop ...
Sheboygan mayor declares ‘Wayne Emmer Day’ recognizing Emmer’s bar’s nearly 40 years as a ‘popular gathering place’
SHEBOYGAN – Though Emmer’s is preparing to close its doors after nearly 40 years, the bar name will be remembered in a mayoral declaration. Bar owner Wayne Emmer, 80, was recognized for his contributions to the community in a proclamation from Mayor Ryan Sorenson declaring July 27, 2024, “Wayne Emmer Day.” Emmer has...
Green Bay Packers: DC Jeff Hafley Blown Away By What He Saw Outside Lambeau Field
The Green Bay Packers are brewing something special. Their young team has caught the attention of analysts across the country. That became even more evident when Jordan Love became the highest paid quarterback in the league. Love is a huge reason why both Josh Jacobs and Xavier McKinney signed with...
Cellphone tower preventing Green Bay West stadium renovation from finishing as planned
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WLUK) -- High school football season starts in less than a month, but a unique obstacle has created uncertainty where fans will be sitting when a newly renovated stadium in Green Bay is ready. A cellphone tower is standing in the way of finishing the grandstand at...
Green Bay residents to see water rate hike in August
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- Water rates will rise next month for Green Bay customers. Green Bay Water released its new water service rates Monday that will go into effect on Aug. 1, 2024. Green Bay Water filed the rate case with the PSCW on January 3 to help the utility...
Merrill native is challenging Tom Tiffany for congressional district seat
7TH DISTRICT, Wis. (WJFW)- Elsa Duranceau's first political position was in college. Now, she's running for 7th district representative. "It just turned out that running for public office, running for this seat, specifically, that my talents and my experiences would best serve us," Duranceau said. The district is currently represented...
Former military dog trainer provides service dogs to veterans
PLYMOUTH – A Sheboygan County man who saw first-hand the effects of war decided he had to do something about it. Torre Willadsen worked as a military department defense contractor who trained bomb dogs, and their handlers, for the military. “The first class I had was with the Marine...
Braun Building Center Breaks Ground on Manufacturing Facility
Braun Building Center has officially broken ground on its new truss manufacturing facility in the Woodland Industrial Park in Two Rivers. The new over 28,000 square foot truss plant, known as Braun Components, will help expand their business to accomplish tasks that they couldn’t before. Braun Building will now...
ICORE works to loop bike trail system in Mercer, event planned for this Sunday
The Heart of Vilas County Bike Trail System is a nationally recognized network of paved trails that extends from Mercer to St. Germain. A local silent sport group wants to see the Mercer end of that trail loop back around. There are plans in the works to add another 9...
Greater Green Bay YMCA announces new location in Suamico will open soon
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - A new YMCA is opening in Suamico this September. Greater Green Bay YMCA says its newest location is set to open in September 2024. It will be the organization’s sixth location. The new facility, located in the Urban Edge Towne Centre off Lineville Road,...
Guralski, Sillars score State Park Speedway firsts at Detjens Memorial, Willhite and Thompson add wins
WAUSAU, Wis. – The Larry Detjens Memorial has had a penchant for furnishing first-time feature winners at State Park Speedway in recent years, and the 2024 edition of the event brought milestones for two Wausau natives on Saturday. Thirteen-year old Kooper Guralski won his first career feature in the...
In Tripoli visit, Evers highlights state investment to improve County Hwy. YY
TRIPOLI – Governor Tony Evers visited Tripoli in Lincoln County last week to highlight the investment of state funds into improving a county road. On Thursday, July 25, Evers and Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Assistant Deputy Secretary Joel Nilsestuen made a stop on County Hwy. YY at the intersections of Squaw Creek Rd. and Lost Ave., where they discussed the roughly $3.5 million allocated to Lincoln and Price counties to revamp the county road.
Rich Bisaccia Gives First Review of Packers' Kicking Competition
The Green Bay Packers have a very young nucleus of players ready to roll in 2024. They have a superb roster led by Jordan Love, who just inked a massive four-year, $220 million extension. Now the rest of the roster is looking to take another step forward and help the...
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