NEW Zoo goat ‘Jo’ goes viral over “photogenic” Facebook post
SUAMICO, Wis. (WBAY) - A social media post on the NEW Zoo and Adventure Park’s Facebook page is going viral with memes now being created. Jo the goat took an unfortunate photo, and people can’t help but relate to the adorable, playful goat. Some of the meme comments...
Shaun Cassidy set to perform at Green Bay’s Meyer Theater on Feb. 17
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- A Cassidy will take the stage in Green Bay this winter. The son of Tony award winning actor Jack Cassidy and the half-brother of the late signer/actor David Cassidy, Shaun Cassidy will be at the Meyer Theater on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m. While still...
Students head back to school across state, legislation aims to help small business owners,...
Good evening, Wisconsin. We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. A powerful cold front will begin pushing into Wisconsin Tuesday night. Showers and a few rumbles of thunder are possible in northwest Wisconsin Tuesday evening and will eventually move...
Jury selection begins in trial of woman accused of fatally stabbing boyfriend in Appleton
APPLETON (WLUK) – Jury selection started Wednesday morning for Samantha Krebs. She allegedly fatally stabbed her boyfriend, then told other friends who arrived at his apartment to tell the police the victim stabbed himself – then kissed him goodbye before leaving the scene. Krebs, 40, is charged with...
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers visits Green Bay as part of ‘back-to-school’ tour
GREEN Bay, Wis. (WFRV) – Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers continued his statewide ‘back-to-school’ tour by visiting students in Green Bay on Wednesday. Local Five was there as the former State Superintendent stopped at Beaumont Elementary School on Green Bay’s west side. While visiting, Governor Evers discussed the...
Wisconsin health agency starts dashboard tracking measles; 24 cases confirmed
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has launched a dashboard to share updates on measles cases in Wisconsin.
Monthly event in Green Bay offers free diapers and resources for families in need
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Families in Northeast Wisconsin can get free diapers and connect with local resources through monthly community events hosted by Family and Childcare Resources of N.E.W. According to a press release, the events take place on the second Tuesday of each month from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 201...
Howard to sell 11 acres of strawberry farm land to make way for assisted...
HOWARD (WLUK) -- A popular farm in the village of Howard will likely be losing some of its space used to harvest strawberries. 11 acres of land that Sunny Hill Farm has been using is being sold to an assisted living facility. They want the property to stay as is and the assisted living facility to go somewhere else.
Helping kids with back-to-school anxiety
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Starting or going back to school can be anxiety-inducing for some kids, but planning and communicating can help. Sometimes those first-day jitters go beyond the first day. It’s helpful for parents and caretakers to know what signs to look out for and support their student’s mental health.
Allouez seeing uptick in thefts from unlocked vehicles
ALLOUEZ (WLUK) -- A rise in thefts from unlocked vehicles in Allouez has authorities issuing an important safety reminder. According to village officials, there has been a recent uptick in reports of thefts from unlocked vehicles parked on Allouez streets or in residential driveways. The best way to prevent yourself...