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Road work closing stretch of WIS 172 set to start Monday
(WLUK) -- Construction is scheduled to begin Monday on a project impacting a portion of State Highway 172. According to the Wisconsin DOT, work will occur on a 2.3-mile stretch of WIS 172 from WIS 54 in the village of Hobart to the entrance of Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport.
MUCH WARMER TODAY, FOLLOWED BY STORMS TONIGHT
A heads-up, an Air Quality Advisory has been issued for our lakeshore counties from noon through 11 o’clock this evening. Elevated levels of ozone will cause some smoggy weather. Folks with respiratory illnesses, especially older adults may consider limiting their time outside. Much warmer weather arrives today. A southwest...
Employee accused of stealing $10K in lottery tickets from Ashwaubenon convenience store
GREEN BAY (WLUK) – A convenience store employee was charged after allegedly stealing $10,000 in lottery tickets from the store. Chad Niemi, 45, was charged with one count of retail theft from the True North Babcock Shell in Ashwaubenon. At an initial court appearance Tuesday afternoon, a $10,000 signature bond was set. Niemi is scheduled to be back in court Aug. 5.
Green Bay hopes to reduce violent crime through a ‘public health’ approach
Green Bay hopes to reduce violent crime by connecting the city’s most vulnerable residents with resources. This month, the city announced the hiring of two “violence interrupters” and unveiled a community safety plan. The city’s created an Office of Violence Prevention last year in response to a...
Things to do in Green Bay this weekend: igNight Market, Father's Day airport concert, free sailboat rides
GREEN BAY - If you're still looking for something to do with your family for Father's Day, we have you covered. There are some special events planned for Father's Day weekend in Green Bay as other annual summer events kick off for the season. Here's a roundup of things happening around the greater...
Settlement Reached in Green Bay City Hall Recording Scandal
The city of Green Bay has reached a $100,000 settlement in their audio recording scandal at City Hall. FOX 11 reports that a settlement appears to be agreed upon with Tony Theisen, one of the two remaining plaintiffs suing the city of Green Bay over the ordeal. The lawsuit was...
Four local teachers in the running for the Manilow Music Teacher Award
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Four local teachers are in the running for the Manilow Music Teacher Award. Ashley Siegrist, from Bay Port High School, Phil Smyth from Neenah High School, Dan Gilyani from West De Pere High School and Evan Marlowe from De Pere High School are hoping you vote for them.
Columbus Police Pursue, Arrest Green Bay Woman Over The Weekend
(Columbus) Police in Columbus arrested a Green Bay woman over the weekend following a pursuit with law enforcement. Around 3:29pm on Saturday, an officer activated his emergency lights and attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation on Dix Street. The suspect vehicle did not stop and increased its...
Steven Jorgensen will replace Gary Westerman as Bay Port football's head coach
The Bay Port football team didn’t have to look far for its new leader. Assistant coach Steven Jorgensen was promoted to head coach Tuesday. He replaces Gary Westerman, who stepped down last month after 12 seasons. “It means everything,” said Jorgensen, who was busy celebrating his daughter’s birthday the...
Green Bay terminates project plan for Monroe Avenue parking lot, will seek new developer
GREEN BAY — A Madison-based developer's five-year effort to convert a Monroe Avenue parking lot into nearly 200 apartments and first-floor retail space has come to an end. Green Bay's Redevelopment Authority on Tuesday terminated its development agreement with developer Ted Matkom for the city-owned parking lot in the 200 block of Monroe Avenue.
'Longest day of the year': Summer solstice fast approaching, peak daylight hours ahead
(WLUK) -- Summer is quickly approaching as we await the summer solstice -- the longest number of daylight hours we'll see this year. A picture taken by Rob Lehman in Tigerton and submitted to FOX 11 shows Monday evening's sunset, which was just after 8:30 p.m. Another photo, from Kevin Abing in Appleton, shows a beautiful sunrise just after 5 a.m. Tuesday morning, with deer spotted among the fog.
Brown County Parks says costly graffiti cleanup important for public safety
Brown County Parks Director Matt Kriese says graffiti started showing up along Mountain-Bay State Trail last winter. Now, he says, they're spending more hours than they'd like to removing it.
Green Bay's city council approves new early voting sites, tiny homes for homeless vets
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- Green Bay residents will have two new places to cast their votes early later this year. However, there's already been a threat of a complaint being filed on whether the city's plan is legal. From increased flexibility to higher voter turnout and improved efficiency, a variety...
WisDems: BREAKING: Eric Hovde skipped out on campaign event in Oconto County to sit beachside at Laguna Beach mansion
MADISON, Wis. — A breaking news report from Politico just revealed that California bank owner Eric Hovde ditched campaigning in Wisconsin this weekend to sit on the beach at his $7 million mansion in Laguna Beach, California. Hovde was supposed to be campaigning in Oconto County, Wisconsin. Hovde shunned...
UW-Green Bay awarded $50,000 grant to support students facing homelessness or state guardianship
GREEN BAY (NBC 26) — UW-Green Bay has been awarded a $50,000 grant to support students facing homelessness or other state guardianship such as foster care. UWGB said in a news release that the grant will help current students and those who enroll in the future. The university says...
East Side YMCA of Green Bay hosts Summer Block Party
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – On Tuesday, the YMCA on the East Side of Green Bay celebrated the beginning of summer with its annual block party. The event invited families to play lawn games, eat food, and even smash a car, all for free. “It gives everyone the opportunity...
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