Green Bay Police and Fire Commission to begin nationwide search for new fire Chief
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – After former Green Bay Metro Fire Chief Matthew Knott stepped down from the position in early February, the Green Bay Police and Fire Commission announced that it will soon begin a nationwide search to fill the role. According to Green Bay Police and Fire Commission officials, interim...
Officer’s image used in Facebook scam identified as real fallen deputy
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Not all scams are using AI. The Green Bay Police Department learned a current Facebook scam claiming one of its officers died uses the stolen image a real fallen officer. The officer is identified as Deputy Christopher Taylor of the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office in...
It’s worth looking for Green Bay’s Noble Roots in Madison
The lineup encompasses many styles but leans to Belgians. It’s easy to miss the beers of Noble Roots Brewing Company on Madison shelves. The small Green Bay brewery makes only about 750 barrels a year. That’s not a lot even to supply Green Bay, yet co-owner Alex Falish, a UW-Madison grad, calls distributing to...
Coffee shop in Neenah helps non-profit raise awareness on National Donor Day
NEENAH, Wis. (WFRV) – A local non-profit and a Neenah coffee shop partnered on Saturday morning to raise awareness and money for organ donations. Live.Love.Donate.Inc spent a couple of hours at Shellattés in Neenah to promote organ donation and help register people to become an eligible donor. Live.Love.Donate.Inc...
Titletown calls time-out on Ariens Hill tubing due to warm temps
ASHWAUBENON (WLUK) -- Tubing on Ariens Hill in Titletown is taking a break for a few days due to warmer forecasted temperatures. With highs to reach the 40s over the next three days, tubing will be closed Friday through Monday, Feb. 16. Ice skating will remain open as scheduled.
Felony Warrant Arrest Closes Green Bay Neighborhood
There was a heavy police presence and a road closure on Green Bay’s west side yesterday. The Green Bay Police Department was forced to close the 200 block of South Fisk Street after a man wanted on a felony warrant barricaded himself inside a home. While police worked to...
Sewage reaches East River as NEW Water reports at least 6 leaks
(This article has been updated to add new information and a photo.) About 8,650 gallons of wasterwater has leaked from a sewer project on Green Bay's east side, with about a quarter of that getting into the East River, according to NEW Water . The leaks were discovered Feb. 12 in the Green Bay sewerage authority's...
BUG Fire Department loses member to cancer
The Brussels-Union-Gardner Fire Department said goodbye to one of its own Thursday after announcing that longtime member Ryan Chaudoir lost his battle with cancer. The Brussels dairy farmer joined the BUG Fire Department in 2004, serving the community for more than 20 years before stepping away from the service due...
Treichel retires from Kaukauna Police Department
KAUKAUNA — The Kaukauna Police Department on Thursday announced the retirement of Sgt. Jason Treichel after 24 years of service to the city. The department commended him for his unwavering commitment to public safety and the well-being of the community. A significant part of his career was spent serving...
ROTC leadership training scheduled for Plamann Park
GRAND CHUTE (WLUK) -- Military training is set for this spring at an Outagamie County park. County parks officials say Army ROTC cadets from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, St. Norbert College, Marian University and UW-Green Bay will be holding training at Plamann Park. The training is set for Thursdays, Feb....
