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...
Outlook expands to include leadership development in 2025
Longtime and first-time Outlook® conference attendees agreed: This year’s Advanced Textiles Association event (this year newly minted as the Outlook Leadership Conference) at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis., June 2–4, succeeded on all fronts, from the expanded offerings to the different type of venue than in past...
Advice from young students ahead of the start of a new school year
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- Labor Day marks the end of summer in Northeast Wisconsin, and the start to a brand new school year for thousands of kids and teens. The prospect of heading back to school is exciting for so many students, but it's also a bittersweet end to months of fun and relaxation.
Old Glory Honor Flight to take off for 76th flight on Tuesday
92 veterans departs Appleton for free Washington D.C. memorial trip. Public invited to welcome home celebration at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Green Bay Weather Alert: Thunderstorms Late Tuesday, More Rain by Friday Morning
GREEN BAY, Wis. – Rain is set to return twice this week, with the first round moving into central Wisconsin late Tuesday and spreading eastward overnight. Drivers around Green Bay and Appleton should be prepared for slick roads and possible thunder early Wednesday. According to the National Weather Service...
Labor Day picnic in Green Bay honors workers with a celebration
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Labor Day traditions vary by families, but most of the time it results in firing up the grill and serving burgers, hot dogs and brats. That was no different at Bay Beach, where the annual Labor Day picnic hosted by the Greater Green Bay Labor Council was held. But it […]
More measles cases found in Oconto County
Additional cases of measles have been found in Oconto County. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says as of Friday, there had been 23 confirmed cases of measles. Two hospitalizations were reported. They say the ongoing investigation shows measles is spreading locally in Oconto County. Those most at risk are...
AbleLight celebrating Green Bay Thrift Shop opening
AbleLight is celebrating the grand opening of its newly relocated Thrift Shop at 2269 True Lane, Green Bay, Sept. 5 with a ribbon cutting, give aways and more. Marco's Pizza will serve pizza by the slice. Food trucks by Asian Haven Co., Paco's Tacos, Buddy's Breakfast Burgers & Burritos, and Grounded Cafe will be...