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via WBAYjust nowBrown County takes part in Operation Green Light for sixth year
Residents, community groups, and businesses are encouraged to change even a single light bulb to green to express gratitude for people who have served in the week leading up to Veterans Day.
Residents, community groups, and businesses are encouraged to change even a single light bulb to green to express gratitude for people who have served in the week leading up to Veterans Day.
via WBAY15m agoNew research on out-of-body experiences
Brad goes out of body in his 3 Brilliant Minutes.
Brad goes out of body in his 3 Brilliant Minutes.
via WBAY20m agoNASA space telescope plunges to Earth after two decades studying cosmic explosions
One of NASA’s premier space telescopes plunged to Earth on Wednesday, ending its 22-year investigation of the universe’s biggest explosions.
One of NASA’s premier space telescopes plunged to Earth on Wednesday, ending its 22-year investigation of the universe’s biggest explosions.
via WBAY20m agoCaught on video: Police capture runaway piglets
Officers with the Beaufort Police Department responded to a foot chase involving two runaway piglets dubbed “Bacon Bits.”
Officers with the Beaufort Police Department responded to a foot chase involving two runaway piglets dubbed “Bacon Bits.”
via WBAY40m agoManitowoc County Historical Society holds annual fall cleanup
The Manitowoc County Historical Society is preparing for winter with its annual fall cleanup, which started Thursday and continues Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Manitowoc County Historical Society is preparing for winter with its annual fall cleanup, which started Thursday and continues Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
via WBAY1h agoSouth Park Middle School science teacher wins Bubblr national award
Kimberly Loeper, a science teacher at South Park Middle School, won the Bubblr 2026 National Teacher of the Year award Thursday.
Kimberly Loeper, a science teacher at South Park Middle School, won the Bubblr 2026 National Teacher of the Year award Thursday.
via WSAW2h agoLove It Again Thrift Store reopens in Wisconsin Rapids following crash repairs
A local thrift store that helps fund church-driven community outreach in South Wood County is back open after unexpected damage forced a temporary shutdown.
A local thrift store that helps fund church-driven community outreach in South Wood County is back open after unexpected damage forced a temporary shutdown.
via WBAY2h agoFleet Farm reopens Oshkosh store, donates more than $300,000 in goods for tornado relief
Fleet Farm reopened its Oshkosh store Thursday after a $3.5 million remodel, and the company marked the day by delivering more than $300,000 in donated goods to three Fox Cities nonprofits rebuilding from the July 27 tornado.
Fleet Farm reopened its Oshkosh store Thursday after a $3.5 million remodel, and the company marked the day by delivering more than $300,000 in donated goods to three Fox Cities nonprofits rebuilding from the July 27 tornado.
via WBAY2h agoFormer Packers coach Mike Holmgren is once again on the doorstep of the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Holmgren is one of five coach nominees to advance as a semifinalist for the Hall of Fame’s Class of 2027, the selection committee announced Thursday.
Holmgren is one of five coach nominees to advance as a semifinalist for the Hall of Fame’s Class of 2027, the selection committee announced Thursday.
via WBAY2h agoGreenville volunteer firefighter charged with repeated child sexual assault
A 38-year-old Greenville volunteer firefighter is facing felony charges after authorities say he repeatedly sexually assaulted a child over a nearly nine-year span.
A 38-year-old Greenville volunteer firefighter is facing felony charges after authorities say he repeatedly sexually assaulted a child over a nearly nine-year span.
via WBAY2h agoOne person killed, one injured in two-car crash on STH 54 near Luxemburg
Just before 1 p.m. on Thursday, the Kewaunee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a two-car crash at the intersection of STH 54 and Walhain Road.
Just before 1 p.m. on Thursday, the Kewaunee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a two-car crash at the intersection of STH 54 and Walhain Road.
2 outlets · 3 reports15m agoWisconsin Senate Republicans choose Julian Bradley as minority leader
Wisconsin Senate Republicans have elected Sen. Julian Bradley to serve as minority leader for the upcoming legislative session beginning in January 2027.
Wisconsin Senate Republicans have elected Sen. Julian Bradley to serve as minority leader for the upcoming legislative session beginning in January 2027.
Wisconsin Senate Republicans have elected Sen. Julian Bradley as minority leader following Tuesday's election. Bradley, a Republican from New Berlin representing the 28th Senate District, will lead the caucus when the Legislature reconvenes in January 2027. He said the election 'changed the math in the Senate' but the party remains committed to its core platform of safe communities, good jobs and fiscal responsibility.
via WBAY3h agoManitowoc woman sentenced for deadly fentanyl overdose at addiction recovery home
In August, Halli Bubolz pleaded no contest to first-degree Reckless Homicide in the October 2025 death of a man found dead in his bed at a Manitowoc addiction recovery home.
In August, Halli Bubolz pleaded no contest to first-degree Reckless Homicide in the October 2025 death of a man found dead in his bed at a Manitowoc addiction recovery home.
via WSAW3h agoColumbus Catholic’s season ends with loss to Heritage Christian in Division 4 state semifinal
Columbus Catholic’s season ended on Day 1 of the girls’ state volleyball tournament with a loss to Heritage Christian in the Division 4 semifinals. Three local teams are making the trip to the tournament. Columbus Catholic was the first to play.
Columbus Catholic’s season ended on Day 1 of the girls’ state volleyball tournament with a loss to Heritage Christian in the Division 4 semifinals. Three local teams are making the trip to the tournament. Columbus Catholic was the first to play.
via WBAY4h agoThree northeast Wisconsin counties launch new form for disaster recovery
Calumet, Outagamie, and Winnebago counties have formed a joint Long-Term Recovery Committee to coordinate recovery efforts for residents recovering from recent floods and tornadoes.
Calumet, Outagamie, and Winnebago counties have formed a joint Long-Term Recovery Committee to coordinate recovery efforts for residents recovering from recent floods and tornadoes.
2 outlets5h agoPolice identify operator of drone that halted Packers game
A drone briefly disrupted a Green Bay Packers game against Carolina Panthers in the third quarter last Thursday.
A drone briefly disrupted a Green Bay Packers game against Carolina Panthers in the third quarter last Thursday.
A drone briefly disrupted the Green Bay Packers' game against the Carolina Panthers last Thursday night, pausing play in the third quarter. Green Bay Police said authorities have identified the drone operator, though they have not released the operator's name. The investigation remains active, with police working alongside the FBI, FAA and US Attorney's Office.
via WBAY6h agoTeen arrested after reported mass shooting threat in Fond du Lac
A 15-year-old is in custody after local, state, and federal authorities investigated online threats referencing a potential mass shooting, the Fond du Lac Police Department said.
A 15-year-old is in custody after local, state, and federal authorities investigated online threats referencing a potential mass shooting, the Fond du Lac Police Department said.
via WBAY6h agoMother of Sade Robinson says jawline and teeth of her daughter washed up on shore
Sheena Scarbrough, the mother of Sade Robinson spoke Thursday morning about the death of her daughter, according to Milwaukee affiliate WISN 12 News.
Sheena Scarbrough, the mother of Sade Robinson spoke Thursday morning about the death of her daughter, according to Milwaukee affiliate WISN 12 News.
2 outletsUpdated8h agoGov-elect Crowley prioritises lowering Wisconsin cost of living
Wisconsin's governor-elect David Crowley, a Democrat, says his focus will be lowering the cost of living when he takes office.
Wisconsin's governor-elect David Crowley, a Democrat, says his focus will be lowering the cost of living when he takes office.
Wisconsin's governor-elect David Crowley, a Democrat, said Wednesday that his focus upon taking office will be lowering the cost of living. Democrats now control the governorship, Assembly and state Senate—the first trifecta in 16 years. Crowley said he will speak with legislators about his agenda as he establishes his transition team.
via WSAW9h ago700 Grand opens in Wausau, adding 50 apartments and community services
Wausau city leaders and community partners celebrated the grand opening of a new housing development at the corner of Grand Avenue and Thomas Street.
Wausau city leaders and community partners celebrated the grand opening of a new housing development at the corner of Grand Avenue and Thomas Street.
via WSAW10h agoYoung entrepreneurs to showcase and sell creations at Wausau Children’s Business Fair
Kids as young as 6 will run more than 40 booths at the Children’s Business Fair from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Boys & Girls Club of Wausau.
Kids as young as 6 will run more than 40 booths at the Children’s Business Fair from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Boys & Girls Club of Wausau.
via WSAW10h agoInvestigator in Green County newborn homicide case to be featured on national podcast
A national podcast hosted by the founder of Safe Haven Baby Boxes will feature a Wisconsin sheriff next week as he recounts the winter night they tracked a newborn baby girl killed by her father.
A national podcast hosted by the founder of Safe Haven Baby Boxes will feature a Wisconsin sheriff next week as he recounts the winter night they tracked a newborn baby girl killed by her father.
via WBAY10h agoPolice: Teens confess to some Kia and Hyundai thefts
Ten Kia and Hyundai thefts and five attempted thefts were reported in Sheboygan since mid-August.
Ten Kia and Hyundai thefts and five attempted thefts were reported in Sheboygan since mid-August.
2 outletsUpdated10h agoDetectives investigate new locations in 1983 child disappearance case
Detectives are excavating additional locations in southeast Fond du Lac County in connection with the 1983 disappearance of 5-year-old Robert 'Bobby Joe' Fritz.
Detectives are excavating additional locations in southeast Fond du Lac County in connection with the 1983 disappearance of 5-year-old Robert 'Bobby Joe' Fritz.
The Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office is investigating multiple areas of interest in southeast Fond du Lac County relating to the 1983 disappearance of 5-year-old Robert 'Bobby Joe' Fritz. The excavations follow a July dig at the Campbellsport home where Fritz lived when he disappeared. Evidence and items recovered from that initial excavation are being tested at a private laboratory, with results still pending.
via WBAY10h agoWIAA girls state volleyball tournament begins at Resch Center
Quarterfinal games start at 5 p.m. Thursday, with local teams playing.
Quarterfinal games start at 5 p.m. Thursday, with local teams playing.
via WBAY11h agoExpecting a grandbaby? Doctors suggest scheduling your own checkup first
Doctors say grandparents should make sure vaccinations are up to date before a newborn arrives.
Doctors say grandparents should make sure vaccinations are up to date before a newborn arrives.
2 outlets · 5 reportsUpdated6h agoInfant dies in Wisconsin measles outbreak; 431 cases confirmed
An infant has died from measles in Wisconsin, the first death from the disease in the state since 1990.
An infant has died from measles in Wisconsin, the first death from the disease in the state since 1990.
An infant has died from measles in Wisconsin, the first measles death in the state since 1990. As of early November, Wisconsin has confirmed 431 measles cases across 13 counties, the highest number in more than 35 years. The majority of cases are in the southwest Wisconsin outbreak in Grant, Lafayette, Iowa and Vernon counties, linked to out-of-state travel, though the exact source remains unknown. Nearly all patients were not vaccinated against measles.
via WBAY11h agoGas, oil prices fall after elections
Oil prices dropped below $100 a barrel on Wednesday.
Oil prices dropped below $100 a barrel on Wednesday.
via WSAW12h agoThursday morning showers, becoming less mild going forward
The end of the rain is near, and an extended dry period is waiting for us.
The end of the rain is near, and an extended dry period is waiting for us.
via WBAY19h agoGreen Bay East High School theater students work with industry mentors on school’s biggest musical
Production tech club members partner with professionals for “Natasha, Pierre and the Comet of 1812”
Production tech club members partner with professionals for “Natasha, Pierre and the Comet of 1812”
via WSAW21h agoStevens Point man dies in single-vehicle crash in Town of Dewey
A 79-year-old Stevens Point man died Wednesday after his vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a wooded area in Portage County.
A 79-year-old Stevens Point man died Wednesday after his vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a wooded area in Portage County.
via WBAY21h agoAppleton Common Council votes to pass vehicle noise resolution, changes name of Veterans Park
The move is meant to help eliminate some of the confusion and make it distinct from Veterans Memorial Park.
The move is meant to help eliminate some of the confusion and make it distinct from Veterans Memorial Park.
via WBAY21h agoGreen Bay 8th graders explore career possibilities with ‘Find Your Inspiration’
Thousands of 8th graders got to connect with local businesses to find inspiration for what they want to be when they grow up.
Thousands of 8th graders got to connect with local businesses to find inspiration for what they want to be when they grow up.
2 outlets · 5 reports6h agoDemocrats take control of Wisconsin Legislature and governor's office
Democrats won control of both chambers of the Wisconsin Legislature and the governor's office for the first time in 16 years.
Democrats won control of both chambers of the Wisconsin Legislature and the governor's office for the first time in 16 years.
Democrats have won control of the Wisconsin State Senate, State Assembly and governor's office for the first time in 16 years following Tuesday's election. Governor-elect David Crowley won with the largest margin of victory since 1998. Democratic leaders say affordability will be a top priority, with plans to lower costs for housing, utilities, healthcare and childcare, and to expand school funding.
via WSAW23h agoOver $12.5 million raised for new NICU at Marshfield Children’s Hospital
Marshfield Children's Hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit has provided care for high-risk infants for more than 50 years. It's getting upgraded starting next fall.
Marshfield Children's Hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit has provided care for high-risk infants for more than 50 years. It's getting upgraded starting next fall.
via WBAY23h agoExperts advise against releasing goldfish and other pets into the wild
Experts say releasing a pet outdoors might feel like an act of kindness, but it often kills the fish.
Experts say releasing a pet outdoors might feel like an act of kindness, but it often kills the fish.
via WBAY23h ago3 municipalities hire private contractors for snowplowing after county ends service
Whitelaw, St. Nazianz and the town of Manitowoc have lined up contractors for winter road maintenance this season
Whitelaw, St. Nazianz and the town of Manitowoc have lined up contractors for winter road maintenance this season
via WBAY23h agoEnergy costs, data center pollution have large impact on midterm elections
75% of those surveyed in last week’s Marquette Law School poll said the costs of data centers outweigh the benefits.
75% of those surveyed in last week’s Marquette Law School poll said the costs of data centers outweigh the benefits.
via WBAY1d agoAngler lands record smallmouth bass near Green Bay
While fishing near Green Bay, Austin Schiefer saw something unusually large beneath the surface.
While fishing near Green Bay, Austin Schiefer saw something unusually large beneath the surface.
via WSAW1d agoWausau Winter Farmers Market returns this weekend
The Wausau Winter Farmers Market is back for another season in the John Marshall Elementary School gym. The first indoor market opens Saturday.
The Wausau Winter Farmers Market is back for another season in the John Marshall Elementary School gym. The first indoor market opens Saturday.