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'Jeopardy!' champion Ben Chan helps award scholarships to Northeast Wisconsin students
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- A local non-profit organization is teaming up with "Jeopardy!" champion Ben Chan to present college scholarships to high school seniors in Northeast Wisconsin. CollegeReady is awarding more than $485,000 in scholarships to approximately 180 students from 18 high schools in Brown and Door counties. About half...
NEW Zoo penguins suit up for a party with a cause
SUAMICO (WLUK) -- A group of birds are dressed to the nines in their tuxedos for their big party at the NEW Zoo in Suamico. The NEW Zoo is hosting its annual Party for the Penguins on Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds from the event will support...
Packers Could Trade Defensive Star Ahead of 2024 Season
As the Green Bay Packers get set for training camp, one of their defensive stars was recently named a player who could be moved. With the Green Bay Packers getting ready for the start of the season, they are excited to pick up where they left off and build on a stellar 2023 season. As the team prepares for training camp, the current roster will likely look different before the start of the season.
Man armed with AK-47, arrested near Republican convention in Milwaukee
In the wake of an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, a 21-year-old man was apprehended near the Republican National Convention site in Milwaukee. The suspect, wearing a ski mask and armed with an AK-47 pistol, was detained by Capitol Police and Homeland Security Investigations near the Fiserv Forum on Monday, July 15. Trump was scheduled to appear at the convention later that day.
Wisconsin edition of 'Top Chef' earns 3 Emmy nominations; 'The Bear,' 'Shogun' lead field
The recently concluded season of "Top Chef" — set mostly in Wisconsin, and with Milwaukee chef Dan Jacobs as one of the finalists — received three Primetime Emmy nominations Wednesday, including for outstanding reality competition show and for outstanding host of a reality or reality competition program, for Kristen Kish in her debut season.
Department of Corrections in negotiations for third party review to address mounting concerns
Formerly incarcerated people, former staff and parents of people being held in Wisconsin prisons are awaiting a third party review of the Department of Corrections as concerns mount about neglect and mistreatment. Last week, members of the public made their case for change at a hearing of the Assembly Committee...
Missing Child Scam Circulating In Minnesota
All scams are terrible and there are plenty of them to go around these days. However, this one might be one of the worst thanks to the nature of the scam. There have been so many scams in Minnesota and Wisconsin lately that the Duluth Police Department recently shared some basic scam tips to help us all avoid becoming a victim.
Festival Foods announces hiring events for new Kimberly store
KIMBERLY (WLUK) -- Festival Foods is looking to hire employees at its new Kimberly location opening this fall. Four hiring events are scheduled to take place in the Appleton/Kimberly Room at the Hilton Garden Inn, located at 720 Eisenhower Drive in Kimberly. Wednesday, July 24: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Meet the young conservative pushing the Republican Party on climate
When you think about issues that Republicans care about, climate change probably doesn’t come to mind. It’s something Benji Backer is trying to fix. The 26-year-old Appleton, Wisconsin native argues the Republican Party needs to change its stance on climate change to bring young voters aboard. And beyond that, he believes that Republicans and Democrats will have to work together to tackle climate change.
Popular Wisconsin foods at the RNC
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The State Fair, which kicks off in two weeks from tomorrow, is known for many things, including its food. With people here from all over the country and the world, the RNC is the perfect opportunity for vendors to introduce out of towners some of the food that makes Milwaukee and Wisconsin a great place.
Wisconsin Soldier who Entered North Korea Now in Plea Negotiations
RACINE, WI (WTAQ-WRN) — Negotiations are underway for a Wisconsin soldier who crossed into North Korea. A preliminary hearing in Texas for 24-year-old Travis King of Racine was delayed on Tuesday. King is in plea negotiations with military prosecutors on eight charges including desertion. Last July, King was released...
Three Wisconsin Residents Report Strange Object In The Sky
Things sure are getting spooky out there! Over the past few years, talk of UFO sightings has amped up. No one gets a strange look anymore when they mention they may have seen one floating about in the sky. In fact, in Minnesota last year alone, there were nearly fifty...
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