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From Paperfest to Catfish Concert, global tech outage and severe weather throw summer events a couple of curveballs
A first in Foghat history happened Saturday in Kimberly and the band wasn’t even there. In fact, that was the first. The classic rock band that has been around for 53 years...
Pulaski's Super Ron's Food Center is to be sold next month | Streetwise
PULASKI — A third generation, family−owned grocery store will be sold next month. Hometown Grocers will become the new owner of Super Ron's Food Center, 960 Brown County B, on August 6. Nicole Milach, operations manager for Hometown Grocers said the goal is to keep the store focused on employees, the community, and...
Lake Michigan shipwreck hunters discover historic schooner unseen for 131 years
On the morning of May 12, Kevin Cullen and his team set out into Lake Michigan on a 16-foot motorboat with sonar gear in tow. The shipwreck hunters hoped to find the wreck of the Margaret A. Muir, a 130-foot, three-masted schooner believed to be a short distance off Algoma, Wisconsin.
Morning storms, then a break before another round moves in
Showers and storms Tuesday morning before we get a break. Then more move in this afternoon. It won’t be a wash out, but it will be unsettled as this storm system slowly passes through. Once this storm passes, we will have abundant sunshine and slowly warming temperatures. Wednesday starts...
First responders to participate in joint draft security training at Lambeau Field
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Tuesday, law enforcement will participate in training to prepare for the 2025 NFL Draft. Green Bay Police said they will join several other departments, firefighters, and EMS for a joint exercise inside Lambeau Field. The department said its goal is to practice communication and coordination through simulated events and discussions.
Green Bay School Board votes to put $183 million referendum on November ballot
GREEN BAY - Voters will decide the fate of a $183 million referendum for Green Bay Area Public schools in November, as the school board unanimously approved the measure Monday night. The money would go toward maintenance and renovations at Green Bay schools, including remodels at elementary schools to accommodate...
Sturgeon Bay reorganizes engineering department with Shefchik leaving
With City Engineer Chad Shefchik leaving his post for a new role at Portside Builders next week, the City of Sturgeon Bay will be utilizing the experience it has on hand to reorganize the engineering department. City Administrator Josh Van Lieshout says Shefchik did a marvelous job the past several years for Sturgeon Bay and that current Engineer Technician Brian Spetz will be stepping in as the new Senior Engineering Technician. That position combines Spetz's current duties with the daily activities of the city engineer. Van Lieshout explains why the move makes sense on several levels.
Manitowoc Lincoln Cheer Wins Awards
The Manitowoc Lincoln Cheer team brought home some hardware last week. The team participated in the Universal Cheerleaders Association Cheer Camp, where they were named the Most Improved and the Best at Game Day Sideline cheering. In addition, Bailey DeVore, Peyton Schwartz, and Eliana Nessman received the 2024 All-American award.
Officials seek appraisal of UW-Oshkosh-Fox Cities campus and its facilities before closure
MENASHA (WLUK) – The chair of the Board of Trustees would like a professional appraisal done of the UW-Oshkosh-Fox Cities campus so the counties have a better understanding of their assets they will have once the school closes next spring. The Universities of Wisconsin has been closing many of...
Plea hearing for mother of missing Elijah Vue may be delayed for a second time
MANITOWOC (WLUK) – The once-delayed plea hearing for Katrina Baur – the mother of missing 3-year-old Elijah Vue – may be postponed again. Baur faces four counts, including chronic neglect of a child and neglecting a child. A plea deal was expected to be held last Thursday,...
Manufacturer agrees to $85,000 settlement for violating air laws at Manitowoc facility
MANITOWOC (WLUK) -- Violations of Wisconsin's air laws at a Manitowoc manufacturing facility will cost Kerry Inc. $85,000. Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced details of the settlement Monday, which requires Kerry Inc. to pay a total of $85,000 in forfeitures, surcharges and court costs to resolve violations of Wisconsin air laws related to its liquid smoke manufacturing facility in Manitowoc.
‘This is a recurring nightmare’: Jason Prigge shares recovery news from motorcycle crash
MANITOWOC – In the latest update from Jason and Tina Prigge, who were in a serious motorcycle crash earlier this month, Jason said he knows "everyone is looking for updates on Tina and I." Grow It Forward CEO Amber Daugs shared his words in an update on the GoFundMe...
Signaling end to lockdowns, Waupun and Green Bay prisons resume visits, recreation
After months of public scrutiny and backlash from advocates and correctional staff, the Wisconsin Department of Corrections signaled an end to lockdowns at two of the state's most beleaguered maximum-security prisons. The agency announced a return to in-person visitation at Waupun Correctional Institution on Monday, along with an increase in...
WWE stars visit Packers training camp ahead of "Monday Night RAW" at the Resch Center tonight
GREEN BAY - WWE wrestlers had a little time on their hands Monday morning ahead of their performance tonight at the Resch Center. Some of them used that time to take in the first day of the Green Bay Packers training camp. WWE's "Monday Nigh Raw" returns to Green Bay...
Itty Bitty, full of love and friendly snuggles, can be brought home as soon as today!
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – In today’s Pet Saver meet Itty Bitty!. Itty Bitty is a 2-year-old dog available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society Green Bay Campus. She has the sweetest caring eyes, and this 38-pound girl is full of love and friendly snuggles. She has...
Menasha woman officially charged with homicide following deadly crash
MENASHA, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in Menasha say one woman is officially being charged with multiple charges including a homicide charge after a victim died from their injuries following a crash on July 13. According to a release from the Menasha Police Department, the Winnebago County District Attorney’s Office...
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