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Enbridge poses an existential threat to the Great Lakes
Think about someone in your life who has needed major surgery. Then imagine you found out that the surgeon about to treat your loved one had a terrible record. The surgeon has a long history of violating critical protocols that prevent infection, sending 35 patients to the intensive care unit after botched procedures. His list […]
Warning: Don’t Shake Vending Machines In Wisconsin
We've all seen or been a part of a situation involving a vending machine and a stuck piece of candy. The first instinct is to try and get the candy loose ourselves or just move on with our day leaving it for someone else to mess with. There are a...
Seymour and New London Legion Off To State
The AA Legion Regionals at Kewaunee County and New London wrapped up over the weekend with two area teams qualifying for State. Seymour went 3-1 in a three team round robin tournament to win the regional and qualify for state. Seymour was defeated by Kewaunee County in the Championship game, but beat them in the rematch.
Barlow Planetarium Needs Over $1.1M in Upgrades as Fox Cities Campus Prepares to Close
MENASHA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Winnebago and Outagamie County leaders are working to better understand what they’ll be taking on once the UW Oshkosh Fox Cities campus closes next spring. What’s viewed as a gem for the Fox Cities area is in dire need of improvements. In a...
Two Rivers things to do: Check out Community Band's ‘Sunday Afternoon in the Park’ this weekend
TWO RIVERS - The next Two Rivers Community Band concert will be at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 4. This concert, titled “Sunday Afternoon in the Park,” will feature a variety of polkas, waltzes and marches. It will be in Central Park on Washington Street. ...
Bay Port music teacher receiving grant from Barry Manilow
HOWARD, Wis. (WBAY) - A Bay Port High School teacher is getting a $10,000 grant from singer-songwriter Barry Manilow. It’s happening before Manilow’s concert at the Resch Center on Monday night. As we reported two weeks ago, Ashley Siegrist is the winner of the Manilow Music Project’s teacher...
‘Konop Companies became our identity as a family’
GREEN BAY – What started as a penny peanut machine route in the mid-1940s turned into a full-scale food and beverage service company – creating a 75-plus year legacy for the Konop family. “My dad (Louie) came out of World War II, and he got a job at...
Door County restaurant centered around farm-to-table ethics
ELLISON BAY – A new restaurant has settled into the former Wickman House (11976 Mink River Road) with fresh, farm-to-table cuisine and a plan to make its mark, all while honoring the history of the building. Osteria Tre Tassi opened its doors in May and since then, Co-owner Joey...
Lake Aire Coffee Bar brews up a new approach to collaboration
FOND DU LAC – As someone who describes herself as “highly caffeinated,” Nichole Blanck – owner of Lake Aire Coffee Bar in Fond du Lac – said owning the shop is a dream come true. “What girl doesn’t want to have a coffee shop and...
UPDATE: Victim in fatal Hwy. 29 crash identified
Police have identified the 63-year-old man who died last week in a crash east of Wausau as Keith C. Johnson, of Rhinelander. The single-vehicle crash happened at about 11 a.m. on July 25. Initial reports suggested two vehicles were involved in the crash, but the latest release from the Marathon County Sheriff’s Department specifies only one vehicle was involved.
5 accused of harboring felon in Amherst standoff to be formally charged this week
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - Five people arrested at the scene of a standoff in Amherst are scheduled to be formally charged Wednesday for harboring a felon. Ed Deyo, 61; Thomas Decarlo, 20; Brodee Voelker, 29; Brandon Laux, 34; and Chrissy Miller, 43; were all arrested on July 25. Authorities...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Wisconsin primary election guide for Aug. 13: Referendum questions, candidates, drop boxes, early voting
The next statewide election is Aug. 13, when Wisconsin voters will weigh in on two referendum questions and narrow down candidates for the U.S. Congress, the state Legislature and some county races. Early voting may start in some communities as early as Tuesday. ...
Meet Wisconsin Valley Fair’s Fairest of the Fair 2024 Aubrey Behling
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - We are just a few hours away from the start of the Wisconsin Valley Fair, and that means introducing a new Fairest of the Fair. Aubrey Behling is the Fairest of them all this year. Which means you’ll be seeing her a lot on the grounds this year. She’s originally from the Eau Claire area and moved to the area about a decade ago. She’s been involved in agriculture her whole life. She’s been coming to the Wisconsin Valley Fair and showing since then. Her focus at the fair this week is being the ambassador of the fair. Including speaking with youth and promoting agriculture.
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