UW-GB Launches New Criminal Justice Major
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has launched a new bachelor’s degree program. The university has shared that they have opened a criminal justice major to broaden public safety and community service in Northeastern Wisconsin. The introduction of this degree is intended to build upon the previously offered...
Revamped Appleton Public Library has welcomed more than 200,000 visitors since opening in February
APPLETON, Wis. — The new co-working space at the Appleton Public Library gives Kate Rennebohm and her colleges another — larger — place to meet in the city. “I have a writing group with a number of other professors in the summer. We like to write together and none of our offices are big enough to support us doing...
Scheuring Road closed at railroad tracks all week
DE PERE (WLUK) -- A stretch of Scheuring Road will be closed all week for railroad track maintenance. The city of De Pere says the road will close at the tracks between Suburban Drive and Lost Dauphin Road. Drivers will be detoured onto American Boulevard, Red Maple Road and Lost Dauphin.
Officials in Brown County report rise in theft from parked vehicles, urging residents to...
BROWN COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – Officials in Brown County and Allouez are urging residents to build proper habits to prevent thefts from unlocked vehicles. The Village of Allouez and the Brown County Sheriff’s Office have seen a rise in reported thefts from unlocked and parked vehicles. The following steps were provided...
Green Bay gas prices fall below $3, offering relief at pumps amid end-of-summer trend
(WLUK) -- Green Bay gas prices dropped below $3 a gallon today, according to GasBuddy. They are down 8.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.99/g today,. Appleton- $2.90/g, down 9.9 cents per gallon from last week's $3.00/g. Wisconsin- $2.98/g, down 6.8 cents per gallon from last week's...
Green Bay students return as new school year begins at East High, Nicolet Elementary
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- It is time to go back to school!. Labor day marks the end of summer for the Green Bay Area Public School District. Tuesday is the first day for 4K, K-5, 6th and 9th grade, as well as K-8 at Aldo, da Vinci and Red Smith.
Legend Larry’s crowned most awarded restaurant in Annual National Buffalo Wing Festival history
Legend Larry’s crowned most awarded restaurant in Annual National Buffalo Wing Festival history.
Even With Wisconsin’s Drinking Reputation, More Bars Offering Nonalcoholic Options
(Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio) Fox River House brands itself as “Appleton’s oldest saloon,” but the bar has offered a growing selection of nonalcoholic options in recent years. According to Joe Schulz with the Wisconsin Public Radio, Cassidy Evers, one of the bar’s co-owners, said it has...
Green Bay man charged with choking girlfriend
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- A Green Bay man has been charged with trying to kill his girlfriend. Floyd Simmons, 62, faces six counts, including attempted first-degree intentional homicide and strangulation and suffocation. Prosecutors say the incident happened Friday at Jackson Square Park in downtown Green Bay. The victim,...
Handheld Laser Welding Series Expanded
Miller Electric Mfg. LLC has launched its second handheld laser welder: the Miller OptX 1 kW handheld laser welder. With 1,000 watts of power, this model offers many of the same capabilities as its OptX 2kW counterpart while still maintaining high performance and productivity, the company reported. These welders are...
