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Manawa Mill Pond to be restored after dam breach and flash flooding
MANAWA (WLUK) -- The Manawa Mill Pond will return after the dam breach that occurred earlier this month. A few weeks after the early July storm that caused flash flooding in the city, Manawa is getting back to normal. Clean up from the flooded wastewater treatment facility is underway in Lindsay Park. Kids are fishing nearby along the banks of the Little Wolf River, since the 186-acre Manawa Mill Pond remains empty.
2 dead, dozens hospitalized from nationwide listeria outbreak linked to deli meat
There is a nationwide outbreak of listeria linked to sliced deli meats that is part of an ongoing investigation, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The outbreak killed two people, including one from New Jersey, and hospitalized 28 others. Here’s what you need to know about the listeria outbreak...
Fire in Green Bay Causes Thousands in Damage
A fire in Green Bay has displaced residents and caused thousands of dollars worth of damage. WBAY reports that the fire took place on the West Side of Green Bay on Taylor Street around 10:30 last night (July 25). The fire started in the garage and quickly spread to the...
Random Lake Man Airlifted From Early Morning Crash
A Random Lake Man had to be airlifted from a crash that occurred in Beechwood early this morning. The Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Department says the man was drunk and driving through a construction zone in the area of county highways “S” and “A-West” when his car slammed into a piece of earth-moving equipment, setting that machine on fire. The man was able to escape from the wreckage and call 911 to report the crash, drawing response from Sheriff’s deputies and first responders.
Fire at Woodman's in Grand Chute considered 'suspicious in nature'
GRAND CHUTE (WLUK) -- Officials are investigating a fire Friday at the Woodman's in Grand Chute, which has been deemed "suspicious in nature." Shortly after 4 p.m., the Grand Chute Fire Department (GCFD) and several other agencies responded to Woodman's Market at 595 North Westhill Boulevard for a reported structure fire.
Wisconsin ends ban on carrying firearms while fishing
Wisconsin is ending its long-standing rule that banned carrying firearms while fishing after facing a legal challenge. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources agreed to end the ban on anglers, or those who fish recreationally, from carrying firearms Wednesday. The DNR was facing pressure from the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, a conservative law […]
What to know about assisted living in Wisconsin: admissions, cost, services, and more
In Wisconsin, there are more than 4,000 assisted living facilities and 60,000 beds — and they range in size, price, specialities and level of medical care. Assisted living facilities oversee key questions about your or your loved one's care: admissions, staffing levels and the availability of a nurse, among other things. Here are the...
Waupun prison staff Tasered man who died of dehydration, failed to give him medication, claim says
Waupun prison staff used a Taser on Donald Maier as he was moved to the solitary confinement cell where he later died naked and gasping for water, according to a recently released legal filing. Maier, 62, received his prescribed medications only once, if at all, during his nine days in solitary, and prison...
Armed man barricaded inside home
AMHERST, WI (WSAU-WAOW) The Portage County Sheriff’s Office say law enforcement are still in a standoff with an armed and dangerous man in the Amherst area as of 3pm Thursday afternoon. Law enforcement has been on the scene of a home at 450 Mill Avenue. Police say the man...
Alex Kotowske will attempt to swim across the bay in honor of his friend
PESHTIGO — Alex Kotowske loves to swim. He also loved his lifelong friend, Keith Shaha, who died three years ago from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. In honor of his skateboarding buddy from their days growing up in Peshtigo, Kotowske is going to attempt to swim across the bay of Green Bay Friday morning (today). He’s raising money for ALS in his friend’s name. Kotowske,...
Local surrogates stump for Harris as Wisconsin Democrats prepare for biggest mobilization blitz
MADISON, Wis. — Local leaders across Wisconsin wrapped up the week by stumping for now-presumed Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, with just over 100 days left until the November election. The focus Friday was on trying to tie former President Donald Trump to Project 2025 — a more...
Wisconsin fans look forward to Olympic watch parties
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Olympic watch parties are popping up around the state, exciting fans and businesses for what’s ahead during the summer games. Team USA women’s soccer fans went to Breese Stevens Field Thursday to watch the team take home a 3-0 victory against Zambia. Heidi Herberger...
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