Fire at St. Norbert College maintenance facility causes estimated quarter-million in damages
DE PERE, Wis. (WFRV) – A fire at a storage facility on the St. Norbert College campus caused an estimated $250,000 in damage on Wednesday evening. According to the De Pe Pere Fire Rescue Department, officials responded to the reported fire just after 5 p.m. on Wednesday at 450 Third Street, locating a 30×50...
Appleton Police Department, U.S. Marshals nab fugitive in joint effort
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities say one man is now in custody following a joint operation between police in Appleton and U.S. Marshals carried out Wednesday afternoon. According to a release from the Appleton Police Department, officers, along with the U.S. Marshals Service, conducted a planned arrest operation...
Two arrested in Rosendale after fleeing earlier traffic stop, hitting Brown County Sheriff’s Office...
ROSENDALE, Wis. (WFRV) – A suspect who fled a pursuit with Brown County deputies, striking one of their vehicles in the process, was arrested Wednesday evening in Fond du Lac County. According to a release, the Brown County Sheriff’s Office notified Fond du Lac deputies of an attempt to locate a vehicle involved in a...
Wrightstown police enforce yard parking rules
WRIGHTSTOWN, Wis. (WBAY) - Wrightstown police are going to start enforcing front-lawn parking rules. Current village rules ban parking vehicles, boats or other types of equipment in front yards or any grassy or unpaved areas -- only on driveways and pavement. Officers say violations could lead to warnings or citations.
Thursday morning commute could be slick as Next Weathermaker brings snow
(WLUK) -- Our Next Weathermaker will bring snow to the area tomorrow morning and again early Friday morning. The timing will result in slippery roads for your morning commute. You can check road conditions here. Today will be mostly sunny with a high of 24. Tomorrow will be cloudy with...
Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary gearing up for year 20 of popular, winter event
GREEN BAY (WLUK) - Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary is gearing up to host families this weekend for Frosty Family Fun Night. The event is Saturday, Feb. 7 from 4 to 8 p.m. The event includes: candlelit walks to see the animals at night, live music, the Southwest High School band and orchestra, games, a raffle, a...
‘Death by Chocolate’ event offers sweet treats in downtown Appleton
APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) - Downtown Appleton is hosting “Death by Chocolate” this weekend ahead of Valentine’s Day, with several area businesses participating in the event. “So we have 12 businesses on each route. There are two different routes you can pick from. And, you know, you can check out all the samples on our...
Two arrested in Fond du Lac County after pursuit on Highway 151
On Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 4, the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office got a call about a vehicle tied to a pursuit with Brown County
Ports in eastern Wisconsin are the focus of $7.5 million in harbor assistance grants
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Ports in eastern Wisconsin are the focus of $7.5 million in harbor assistance grants. Improvements include dock wall repairs, expanding capacities for larger ships and dredging in Green Bay, Manitowoc, Marinette, Milwaukee and Sturgeon Bay. The most recent round of grants awards $1.3 million for...
Appleton restaurant owners to take over Whistler’s Knoll | The Buzz
The owners of downtown Appleton's RYE , 308 W. College Ave. in the CopperLeaf Hotel , plan to purchase Whistler's Knoll in Hortonville. On Feb. 2, both RYE and Whistler's Knoll announced the news on Facebook, stating RYE owners Nick and Charlotte Morse are to be the new owners of Whistler's Knoll. Whistler's Koll,...
