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Manitowoc manufacturing plant to pay $85K for violating Wisconsin air pollution laws
MANITOWOC, Wis. (WFRV) – The state of Wisconsin and a manufacturing plant in Manitowoc have reached a settlement after the company violated air pollution laws. Kerry Inc. must pay $85,000 to resolve violations of Wisconsin’s air laws related to operating a liquid smoke manufacturing facility in Manitowoc. The Manitowoc County Circuit Court approved the settlement on July 11.
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...
‘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...
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...
High-speed chase ends in Fond du Lac as stolen vehicle crashes into tree, two arrested
FOND DU LAC (WLUK) -- A man and a woman from Green Bay were arrested after a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle ended in Fond du Lac after the driver struck a tree. It started Sunday just before 6:30 p.m. when Wisconsin State Patrol spotted a stolen vehicle going south on I-41 near Breezewood Lane in Winnebago County.
Plane crash south of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh kills 2 on first day of event
TOWN OF NEKIMI – Two people have died after a plane crashed in a farm field about 2 miles south of the EAA AirVenture grounds Monday afternoon. Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release the crash was reported by the air traffic control tower at Wittman Regional Airport at 12:15 p.m....
Check out our photo galleries from Bay Beach, ArtFest, X Ambassadors, Fringe Festival
It would be hard to believe anyone was bored this past weekend as people had their pick of a slew of events in greater Green Bay. Photojournalist Sarah Kloepping got around to four of them and took lots of photos. Here are the photo galleries from those events. Late night...
Two suspects lead deputies on three chases before capture
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WBAY) - The Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office describes three separate chases with traffic veering out of the way, a near head-on collision, and squad cars crashing into the suspects’ car -- all involving the same suspects. At 6:30 Sunday night, sheriff’s offices...
In her 1st presidential campaign rally, Harris says building middle class to be her 'defining goal'
Vice President Kamala Harris said building up the nation's middle class will be her defining goal if elected president during her first campaign event as the Democratic Party's presumptive nominee.
Illinois and Wisconsin Residents On Alert After Black Bear Sightings
Residents of Illinois are being urged to keep their eyes open after recent confirmed sightings of black bears in several counties across the state. Rare Black Bear Sightings Prompt Caution from Illinois DNR. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) issued a cautionary statement, noting that while black bear sightings...
North erases early deficit, defeats South 31-13 in WFCA Small School All-Star Game
OSHKOSH — The North team defeated the South 31-13 in the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association (WFCA) Small School All-Star Game held at UW-Oshkosh on Saturday. Johnson Creek offensive tackle Cole Schwartz represented the area on the South squad. The South offense finished the game with 204 passing yards while being held to just 27 rushing yards. ...
Dirty Honey ‘Can’t Find the Brakes,’ But Makes Stops in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin
Fans of classic rock are in for a treat as Dirty Honey brings their "Can’t Find the Brakes World Tour" to North America, with dates lined up in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Known for blending classic rock riffs with Marc LaBelle’s searing vocals, Dirty Honey has been hailed as one of the most exciting bands in recent years.
With Biden out, these Wisconsin Democratic delegates have more power than they imagined
The Milwaukee delegates have cast their lot with Vice President Harris. Here are the Democrats from Wisconsin who will be delegates at the Convention next month in Chicago. With President Joe Biden announcing Sunday that he’s withdrawing from the race, the nomination is up for grabs. These are the Wisconsinites who will attend the convention as delegates.
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.
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...
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