Governor announces $2 million in grants for flood prevention
The new funds target flood-prone areas to restore wetlands and improve the natural flow of water to avoid structures.
Oconto woman convicted of reckless homicide for boyfriend’s overdose death
(WLUK) -- An Oconto woman was convicted Wednesday of providing the fentanyl which killed her boyfriend on Christmas Day in 2022. Court records show Sarah Dahl, 32, pleaded no contest to one count of first-degree reckless homicide. A trial had been scheduled to start Tuesday. She will be sentenced May 7.
Author targeted by scammer impersonating him
An Iola antiques appraiser with 25 books and ‘Antiques Roadshow’ appearances says the person used his name to solicit money.
Mortgage rates fall below 6% for the first time in more than three years
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- For the first time in three and a half years, the average 30-year mortgage rate is below 6%, according to Freddie Mac. The government-sponsored company doesn't offer loans to homebuyers. Instead, it buys loans from banks, allowing the banks the chance to offer more loans to...
Sand Point teen found 3 days after going missing in lake
A teenage boy who was last seen Monday when the canoe he was in tipped over has been found by a dive team in a lake near Sand Point, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Teen gets stolen Pokémon card back after card show theft
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Friday marks the 30th anniversary of the Pokémon franchise, the world’s highest-grossing media franchise, which spans games, trading cards, an anime series and movies. With hundreds of millions of fans worldwide, the demand for rare cards also draws thieves and scammers. A local...
Green Bay’s Ray Nitschke Bridge to temporarily close to vehicle traffic
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in Green Bay say a temporary closure of the Ray Nitschke Bridge is coming, starting on Monday. According to a release from the Green Bay Department of Public Works, a temporary vehicle closure and a temporary change to the bridge’s operating schedule are due to maintenance...
Brown County OWI task force makes 50 stops, 2 arrests in weekend crackdown
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- A weekend-long OWI task force in Brown County yielded 50 stops and two arrests. The multi-jurisdictional effort, which aimed to reduce dangerous driving behaviors and educate drivers on safe driving practices, was held last week Friday and Saturday. Here are the reported results:. Total stops: 50.
Two local men hope to open new Christian school in Appleton by 2028
A campaign to start a new Christian school is underway, with a planned opening date sometime in 2028 – although plans are still in the very early stages. The school is called Comenius Academy, after Czech religious leader and educational reformer John Comenius . According to the school website , the school aspires to...
Appleton man cited for damaging ice sculpture
APPLETON, Wis. — An Appleton man accused of damaging an ice sculpture is cited. The 21-year-old is ordered to pay nearly $400 for violating the city’s damage to property ordinance. His name has not been released. The man picked up the platform holding the Center for Suicide Awareness’...
