Brown County Recovering From 2nd-Worst Winter Storm in its History
[Adapted from a public statement from Patrol Captain John Rousseau, Division Director – Patrol, Brown County Sheriff’s Office, 16-March-2026]. While Blizzard Elsa’s snowfall totals ranged from 20 to 30 inches across most of the county, the Brown County Sheriff’s Office, along with other emergency and essential...
People learn more about Brown County supervisor candidates at public forum
Thursday night, people attended a public forum at a Green Bay restaurant to learn more about the candidates for the Brown County Board of Supervisors.
Suspect in Chicago-to-Green Bay drug ring convicted
GREEN BAY (WLUK) – Another suspect in a Chicago-to-Green Bay drug ring was convicted Friday. Ebony Austin, 36, pleaded no contest to six counts, including possession with intent to deliver cocaine, fentanyl, and amphetamine. Five other counts were dismissed. Sentencing is scheduled for June 23, court records show....
Brown County emergency management tracking flood fears after the freeze
BROWN COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – After a week of heavy snowfall across northeastern Wisconsin, concerns about potential flooding are on many residents’ minds. But officials in Brown County say current conditions are working in the region’s favor for now. Emergency management officials report that both lake and river...
Wisconsin Weather Alert: Green Bay, Milwaukee Face 45 MPH Wind Gusts and Blowing Snow...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Green Bay, Wis. – Drivers across eastern Wisconsin could encounter sudden drops in visibility and hazardous road conditions as strong winds and bursts of snow move into the region heading into early April....
Kids in Green Bay asked to be ‘Hydro Helpers’ as part of winter fire...
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Kids in Green Bay are lending a helping hand to shovel out snow around area fire hydrants, and now city leaders are asking more families to join in. It’s called the Hydro Helpers program. With a parent’s help, kids can “adopt” a hydrant for...
Morning fire destroys Kaukauna home
KAUKAUNA, Wis. (WBAY) - A home off County Highway JJ in Kaukauna was destroyed by a fire just before daybreak Friday. The Kaukauna Fire Department was called at 6;40 a.m. and found smoke coming through the roof of the house. No one was home at the time. Two firefighters suffered...
Antique mall closure, new event venue and more
Welcome back to the Streetwise newsletter! I'm Alexandria Bursiek Kloehn, features and local business editor for the Green Bay Press-Gazette and the Appleton Post-Crescent, filling in for Ariel Perez. It's been a busy week with lots of weather updates as the Green Bay Press-Gazette navigated coverage of Blizzard...
Snowplow drivers offered free drinks, meal discounts
Stadium View Bar & Grill shows appreciation for public and private plow drivers after this blizzard.
More slick travel possible tonight with a light wintry mix
Temperatures will climb this week, but watch for slick conditions before the thaw.

















