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One dead, one seriously injured in ATV crash in Tigerton; alcohol said to be a factor
TIGERTON (WLUK) -- One person is dead and another sustained serious injuries after an ATV crash in Shawano County. Shortly after 8:30 a.m. Saturday, an employee of the Tigerton OHV Park and Campground called 911 after coming upon the scene of the crash, where an ATV had struck a tree in the Embarrass River OHV Park.
Police: Beware of scammers, hackers after IT outage
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WBAY) - Last week’s global IT outage is still affecting some businesses. Local officials want to make sure it doesn’t affect your money or personal information. The Oshkosh Police Department is sharing a warning. Whether it’s scammers or hackers, officials say they may take advantage of...
Tickets for Polar Express Train Ride at National Railroad Museum to go on sale July 27
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WSAW) - Tickets for The Polar Express Train Ride at the National Railroad Museum will go on sale at 10 a.m. on July 27. The shows typically sell-out in a day. The Polar Express is a magical re-creation of the classic children’s story. Before the show, people can stroll among the decorated trees in the Festival of Trees, explore the full-size trains, or play games. The show begins with the hot chocolate dance. There is also a reading of the Polar Express book. The conductor will then call “All Aboard,” inviting guests to ride the Polar Express to the North Pole.
Former F-15 pilot recalls ejecting at supersonic speed
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WBAY) - At Mach 1.2 (or roughly 900 miles per hour), Captain Brian Udell knew they were in trouble. He was flying his F-15E Eagle jet with Captain Dennis White jet over the Atlantic the night of April 18, 1995, when it developed a problem with its heads-up display.
Hope Clinic & Care Center hosts charity golf outing at Butte des Morts Country Club
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – Hope Clinic & Care Center hosted their charity golf outing on Monday at the Butte des Morts Country Club in hopes of raising more funds for the organization. The shotgun start-styled golf outing saw several groups hit the links on a relatively nice day. All...
Mid-State Technical College opens new AMETA Center in central Wisconsin
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - Mid-State Technical College is celebrating a new opportunity for students. Today a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for its new Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, and Apprenticeship program. The groundbreaking is after five years of planning and construction. The new building will give students and faculty a...
FMM receives shipbuilding safety award
MARINETTE — The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) announced Fincantieri Marinette Marine received SCA’s annual “Excellence in Safety” Award for the 2023 calendar year. SCA, the national trade association representing the U.S. shipyard industry, honors companies with annual safety awards for the enhancement of operations and promotion of safety and accident prevention. Through proactive approaches and dedication to improving the safety of employees, Fincantieri Marinette Marine is one of 18...
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...
Northwoods small businesses receive funding from Main Street America grant program
TOMAHAWK, Wis. - Local businesses have received funding as part of the Backing Small Businesses Program from Main Street America. The funds were awarded in the amount of $10,000. Local businesses include Cathy's Ice Cream and Candy in St. Germain, the Northwoods Child Development Center in Eagle River, PROCESS in...
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.
Stevens Point seeks volunteers to work as election officials
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - The Stevens Point City Clerk’s office needs additional people who are interested in serving as election officials, otherwise known as poll workers, for the General Election being held on Tuesday, November 5. To work as an election official for the City of Stevens Point,...
New shipwreck found near Algoma
The team that brought you the schooner Trinidad has discovered another near the shoreline of Algoma. On Friday, the Algoma Chamber of Commerce announced that the Wisconsin Underwater Archaeology Association has located the schooner Margaret A. Muir 150 years after it is believed to have sank. Using similar techniques to what they used to discover the Trinidad last summer, Brendon Baillod, Robert Jaeck, and Kevin Cullen found the ship in May using historical records and high-resolution cameras. According to the chamber, the Muir was a 130-foot ship built in Manitowoc to supplement the grain trade across the Great Lakes. The ship was on its way to South Chicago with a full load of bulk salt from Michigan when it encountered rough winds after clearing the Straits of Mackinac. It was not until the Muir was near Ahnapee (present-day Algoma) that it was realized that the ship was taking on water, and it eventually sank on September 30th, 1893. Baillod, Jaeck, and Cullen discovered the wreck in about 50 feet of water just outside the Algoma Harbor entrance. The group will now try to help the Muir follow the same course the Trinidad did by nominating it to the National Register of Historic Places, a feat the Trinidad accomplished earlier this month.
Search warrant at Winneconne home yields illegal drugs, extensive paraphernalia
WINNECONNE (WLUK) -- Police seized drugs and extensive amounts of paraphernalia after executing a search warrant at a Winneconne home Sunday. Officers with the Winneconne and Omro police departments conducted the search around 10 a.m. at a residence in the 400 block of S. 2nd Avenue. It stemmed from previous drug seizures in Lake Winneconne Park last week.
‘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...
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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