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GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - When Wisconsin voters go to the polls next month for primaries in legislative races they will be voting under new maps. The maps create new boundaries for State Senate and Assembly Districts and some candidates will be running in new districts. To help voters navigate...

OSHKOSH – A section of State 76 will be reduced from four lanes to two for almost two months to facilitate a road works project starting July 8. The planned works come as part of a $1,131,640 contract aimed at improving 1 mile of State 76 from just north of County Road II to south of Shady Lane in the township of Clayton.

Wondering where to celebrate 4th of July? We've gathered a list of celebrations and fireworks displays happening across Northeast Wisconsin this week.

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY (WLUK) -- A section of Highway KK along the Outagamie-Calumet county line is closing for more than three months. Outagamie County highway officials say a new bridge will be built over Kankapot Creek, south of Kaukauna. Detour for the Highway KK closure in Outagamie County July-October 2024.Click here...

KAUKAUNA (WLUK) -- 'Tis the sea-sun for swimming, and come Wednesday, the Kaukauna community can finally do so at its newly-renovated aquatic center. According to a Facebook post Tuesday from the Kaukauna Recreation Department, the pool at the Kaukauna Aquatic Center will open to guests Wednesday. It comes a few days after the splash pad opened.

OSHKOSH (WLUK) -- Menominee Park's Pratt Trail has fully reopened to the public -- with the remains of a Native American village preserved underneath. The road had been closed since last August when archaeological items of significance were found during construction. The city of Oshkosh worked with University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee experts and representatives of local tribal nations to make sure the work complied with state laws aimed at protecting historical sites.

GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- A record-breaking number of people are hitting the roads this week. AAA projects nearly 1.6 million Wisconsinites will travel during July 4th week, and more than 70.9 million people around the U.S. are expected to travel 50 miles or more away from home. People like Jim...

In a previous column, I wrote about preparing my entries for the open classes at the Outagamie County Fair. I intended to have everything set to go a week ahead of time. Well, that didn’t happen. My biggest concern was my photos. I had printed more than I needed,...

KAUKAUNA — The new aquatic center and pool in Kaukauna will open Wednesday, July 3, 2024. The are still waiting on paperwork for the new purple slide: it will not be open until the paperwork is received. The city has posted the season rates:. DAILY ADMISSION. 3 & Under...

OSHKOSH - The coming week is filled with events that range from Lifest to a gallery walk, and free concerts to a historic home tour. Check out this week’s can’t-miss events. Lifest set to run July 11-14 at Sunnyview. Lifest, one of the nation’s largest Christian music festivals,...

Stories you might have missed from around Wisconsin. Milwaukee: Vel Phillips plaza opens. The wait is finally over! The plaza built to honor African-American trails blazer Vel Phillips had it’s grand opening Friday. Mayor Cavalier Johnson and other city officials joined Phillip’s son Michael for the ribbon cutting ceremony. The plaza is located at 401 W. Wisconsin Ave.Michale Phillips who joined us last month to talk about the project again praised a public art installation that will be part of the plaza’s future. After graduating from Howard University, Vel Phillips attended University of Wisconsin Law school, becoming the first African American woman to graduate there. She and her husband opened a law firm. She became the first African-American woman on the Milwaukee Common Council and the first woman to be elected Secretary of State. A well deserved tribute to an exceptional woman. Full Story.

APPLETON — Fox Cities Realtors say there are several explanations behind Outagamie County's spike in home sales this year. Metro housing markets across Wisconsin have seen existing home sales increase through May of this year, compared to 2023, but none saw the 45.3% increase in Outagamie County, according to Wisconsin Realtors Association (WRA) sales data.

OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) – Neil Hansen is a docent with the EAA Museum. He has lived around the world but the chance to be part of aviation education drew him to Northeast Wisconsin. Local 5 News recently had the chance to sit down with the pilot about being a...

APPLETON — The city and its partners have developed a policy guide to encourage and streamline housing development in the community, and affordable housing in particular. The 99-page policy guide contains 18 recommendations to help increase the supply of housing. ...

OSHKOSH, WI – (WISS & WGBW)- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) urges July 4th travelers to use caution and expect delays and slower traffic in work zones as construction continues throughout North Wisconsin. According to AAA, about 1.4 million people will travel on Wisconsin roads this holiday weekend....

APPLETON (WLUK) -- Two nonprofits in Outagamie County received their American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund checks Monday. The county awarded $1,500,000 to Pillars Inc. and $750,000 to NEW Mental Health Connection to ensure operations of vital behavioral health initiatives in our community. “This money is really a miracle for...

OSHKOSH (WLUK) -- Although the sturgeon spearing season is months away, the deadline to apply for Upriver Lakes spearing tags is coming up. The deadline to apply for Upriver Lakes spearing tags is Aug. 1. Due to a higher success rate on the Upriver Lakes, only 500 license holders will...

OSHKOSH- The Grand Oshkosh announced its 2024-2025 season and, until August 1, tickets are available now on presale to Grand Donors. Including performances from family favorites, tremendous tributes, shows back by popular demand, a whole lineup for the “spooky season,” and performances by more local artists, this season gives every audience a reason to return to The Grand Oshkosh. A featured new aspect of this season includes earlier start times to Grand-Presented events allowing for select performances to have AfterGlows in The Grand Lounge immediately following the main stage show with performances by local musicians. Director of The Grand Oshkosh, Joseph Ferlo said, “The AfterGlow is a win-win proposition. For audience members who want to enjoy a great show and still be home at an earlier hour, the 7 PM start time is ideal. But, for audience members who want to continue their evening after the curtain falls, there is an opportunity to do that without leaving The Grand, instead, heading to The Grand Lounge for a “night cap” featuring one of the tremendous artists who call Oshkosh and the Fox Valley ‘home’.” Adding to the programming lineup is the ArtREACH series which allows The Grand to bring artists out into the community to connect with people who may not otherwise have access to the arts. In past seasons, it has impacted thousands of community members including youth, seniors, and underserved communities. This season, it is projected to double in impact through extended artist residencies. Returning series include the 20 th Anniversary of the Alberta S. Kimball Foundation 5-Star series, The Family Series, and the longest-running educational arts program in the Fox Valley, the 31st Annual Amcor Student Discovery Series- this year opened up to the general public. Additionally, Haunted Happenings will return in October 2024 with 31 days of Halloween-themed events that allow The Grand to embrace not only its rich history, but its haunted past as well. Event details, ticketing information, and more can be found at theGrandOshkosh.org. From July 1 to July 31, The Grand Oshkosh Box Office will have limited hours M-F 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The Box Office can be reached at (920) 424-2350 or info@thegrandoshkosh.org.

1. BOH opposition to the General Electric (GE) proposal for dredging and transportation of PCBs. Letter from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to GE cited as strongly recommending hydraulic dredging and train transport. 3. Tri-Town has rising costs of 21% for staff salaries, benefits, and other costs FY25. Therefore, a...