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Portion of Highway N in town of Buchanan to close for a month
TOWN OF BUCHANAN (WLUK) -- A stretch of Highway N in Darboy will be closed for a month. The Outagamie County Highway Department says N will be closed between the Emons/Buchanan Road roundabout to Highway CE. The Darboy Joint Sanitary District will be improving the water main. The work is in preparation for a roadway reconstruction project scheduled for 2026.
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...
NASA panel at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh discusses mission to return to the moon in 2025
OSHKOSH - Jim Farrington was 18 years old when he watched the first moon landing. Over 50 years later, he brought his 18-year-old nephew, Carson Fuller, an aspiring aerospace engineer, to EAA AirVenture to learn more about NASA's next mission to the moon. They attended a NASA panel Friday on the upcoming Artemis...
Wisconsin Republicans ask voters to take away governor’s power to spend federal money
Wisconsin Republicans are asking voters to take away the governor’s power to unilaterally spend federal money, a reaction to the billions of dollars that flowed into the state during the COVID-19 pandemic. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers was free to spend most of that money as he pleased, directing most...
Art At The Park returns to Appleton for its 64th year
APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) - Art At The Park returned to City Park this weekend. It’s the Fox Cities’ most popular outdoor gallery and celebration. With more than 200 artists showing off paintings, jewelry, handmade clothing, and more, the fair brings nearly 20,000 people to Appleton each year. “They...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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 Voyageur 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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