No injuries after apartment kitchen catches fire in De Pere
Everyone is all right after an apartment unit caught fire last night in De Pere. Investigators say the fire caused nearly $20,000 in damage.
Family of man inadvertently shot by Appleton police officer appeals dismissal of lawsuit
APPLETON (WLUK) -- The family of a man inadvertently shot and killed by an Appleton police officer during a fight will appeal a ruling dismissing its wrongful death lawsuit, court filings show. Lt. Jay Steinke shot and killed Jimmie Sanders at Jack's Apple Pub on May 21, 2017. There was...
Ashwaubenon denies camping ban ordinance after public outcry about impact on the homeless
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — On Tuesday night, the Ashwaubenon Village Board discussed taking up an ordinance which would prohibit camping on village-owned property. Brought forward within the past month, the ordinance would have included parks, rights-of-way and parking lots. The village cited reasons such as...
Minivan hits boy waiting for bus
A 15-year-old Milwaukee boy is recovering after a minivan hit him as he waited on a bus to school Monday. It happened at Appleton and Congress.
Jamaican business owner fears for family and friends after Hurricane Melissa
Jamaican business owner Derron Wilson has started a GoFundMe to support friends and family back home. He hasn't heard from them in days following a direct hit from Hurricane Melissa.
Green Bay schools ask community to fill out survey on next superintendent
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Green Bay public schools want the community’s feedback to help with their search for a new superintendent. The school district encourages families, students, staff and everyone else in the community to complete a short survey online. It asks for thoughts on the skills, experience...
Green Bay Police Department share Halloween safety tips for Trick-or-Treat night
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – With Halloween trick-or-treating happening tomorrow, the Green Bay Police Department is reminding families to stay safe while having fun. Trick-or-treating hours in Green Bay are from 4 to 7 p.m., and officers are encouraging both kids and parents to take extra precautions. They say at least...
Do Good Wisconsin’s Snow Angel Program links volunteers with neighbors in need
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Do Good Wisconsin, a nonprofit started in 2019, is known for promoting kindness and giving back. This winter, their Snow Angel Program is helping connect volunteers with neighbors who need help clearing driveways and sidewalks. “It’s a simple concept that gives people the opportunity to help...
‘Disturbing behavior’: Appleton man accused of using a dating app to arrange unwanted meetings
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – Police described it as ‘disturbing and intrusive’ behavior as a local man was arrested for stalking behavior. According to the Appleton Police Department, a 30-year-old Appleton man was arrested after an investigation. Authorities say the man had a yearlong pattern of disturbing and intrusive...
Green Bay Police investigate weapon call; one shot fired, no one hurt
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Green Bay Police are looking for a suspect after a weapon call Thursday evening on the city’s east side. According to a press release from the police department, officers were called to the 2200 block of Imperial Lane just before 5:15 p.m. after reports of a disturbance and a single […]
