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Menasha man dies after fall at Ariens Nordic Center
BRILLION, Wis. — A Menasha man is dead following a fall at the Ariens Nordic Center in Brillion. The 32-year-old hit his head on a hard surface at the skiing center around 4:30 p.m. Friday. Details of what led to the fall have not been released, but officials say...
EAA AirVenture wraps up a record-breaking year
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WBAY) - The world’s busiest airport for the past week prepares to wind down, as EAA AirVenture came to a close on Sunday. This year’s event has broken several records, from the number of people coming in the gate to the amount of money they spent.
Alcohol suspected after two people hurt in Sheboygan vehicle crash
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (WBAY) — At approximately 4:42 a.m. on Sunday, the Sheboygan Police Department responded to a disturbance in the 900 block of Ontario Avenue. Upon arrival, officers observed a vehicle fleeing the scene at high speed. The vehicle was later found in the 1600 block of North 7th...
The process of removing car-killed deer
RHINELANDER — Retired Conservation Warden and Lincoln County resident Jim Blankenheim’s memories of car-killed deer (CKD) go back a lot further than the one that laid 60 yards from his door. “I called the Sheriff’s Office to arrange for removal, but they said I’d likely not get a response. They suggested I drag it off the road myself, but there wasn’t any public land nearby. I waited a day and called the contractor several more times, but nothing happened. Then we left town for a...
Stories You May Have Missed, A Week in Review
– The transformation of the former Mid-Cities Mall property in Manitowoc is coming along. Click here to see the latest from Mayor Justin Nickels. – The City of Sheboygan is still looking for public input on the Sheboygan Waterfront and Marina Project. Click here to see how you can make your voice heard.
Wisconsin boosts investment in coastal communities
Coastal communities across Wisconsin are getting a funding boost to bolster local economies, natural resources and quality of life. About $1.3 million in grants are going to areas along the Great Lakes. That includes larger cities - like Kenosha, Milwaukee and Sheboygan - and small towns like Gibraltar in Door County.
Popular Wisconsin Attraction Featured as Jeopardy Question
Jeopardy continues to be a cultural icon, so whenever a question pops up with a local twist, it's always fun to take a look at what it was. This Wisconsin attraction was recently featured as a question on the popular game show Jeopardy. What is the Freshwater Fishing Hall of...
AirVenture 2024 shows some signs of growth as event comes to an end
OSHKOSH (WLUK) -- Seven days of everything aviation came to an end Sunday in Oshkosh, marking another successful year of EAA AirVenture. While the final day of the festivities wrapped up, it was the perfect time for Kris Strach and his family to attend the event and avoid the crowds from earlier in the week.
Wausau man indicted on drug trafficking charges
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) – A federal grand jury indicted a Wausau man as part of a large drug trafficking ring. Bee Her, 45, is charged with distribution of more than 50 grams of methamphetamine. The indictment claims the drug trafficiking took place over a 10 day period in the fall of 2023.
2 rescued from small inflatable boat in De Pere
DE PERE (WLUK) -- Two people had to be rescued after their small inflatable boat went over the dam. Police were called to Voyager Park Saturday night around 5. When crews got on scene, they quickly found the boat just off the fishing pier with two people on board. A...
Horses for Healing provides free community fun and resources
HOBART (WLUK) -- The third annual Horses for Healing event is happening Saturday at Exceptional Equestrians. It's free and open to the community. More than a dozen community organizations will gather to provide resources that benefit health and well-being. Event Information:. Exceptional Equestrians | 1130 Orlando Dr. | De Pere.
Presentation to address groundwater contamination
A retired water quality research engineer who has authored 55 published articles in scientific journals on the contamination and hazard to water resources in agricultural landscapes found in the Midwest will share his expertise on the topic in the area next Wednesday. The Door County Environmental Council is hosting "This Land is Their Land: Historical Perspectives on Cornbelt Water Quality" at the Kress Pavilion in Egg Harbor on July 31. The program features Chris Jones, who wrote "The Swine Republic, Struggles with Truth about Agriculture and Water Quality." Retired from the Hydroscience & Engineering School at the University of Iowa, Dr. Jones says Door County and Iowa share the same challenges and health concerns regarding improving groundwater quality. He says we need regulation of production agriculture with increased concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs).
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