Drowning suspect enters not guilty plea
MARINETTE — A boy charged in the death of Jakob Bowerman, 13, appeared via video call on Wednesday in Marinette County Circuit Court, for an arraignment. Peyton L. Carnot, 16, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, is being charged as an adult with 2nd degree reckless homicide as a party to a crime. According to a criminal complaint,...
Long-time WBAY-TV news anchor Chuck Ramsay dies
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - WBAY is sad to report long-time news anchor and legendary broadcaster Chuck Ramsay died this week. He was 91 years old. Chuck made his mark in broadcasting on radio in Michigan and television in Wisconsin. He covered both sports and news during his 45-year career...
Green Bay experts share flood prevention tips
With heavy rainfall in the forecast, Green Bay experts are sharing tips with homeowners to prevent flooding in their neighborhoods.
Wisconsin Homeowners Alert: Basement Moisture Precautions for January 2026 in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. January is a critical — and often underestimated — time for basement moisture concerns across Wisconsin. While frozen ground may appear to reduce water issues, winter conditions frequently create the...
Milwaukee drug deal, fatal shooting; Travis Cooper pleads guilty
MILWAUKEE - Travis Cooper pleaded guilty on Friday, Jan. 9 to felony murder in connection with a drug deal turned setup that left an Appleton man dead in March 2025. Cooper is scheduled to be sentenced in this case on March 6. Case details. The backstory:. Cooper and Gregory Hamilton...
Northeast Wisconsin health officials urge home testing during Radon Action Month
FOX VALLEY (WLUK) -- Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States if you face long-term exposure. During the winter months, radon gas can build quickly, according to Michael Fogl of Fox Valley Radon. “In the winter time, typically...
Wild Things: Ice Anglers Cautiously Exploring
Anglers need to be aware this week when exploring anywhere outside protected bays, harbors and nearshore areas on Green Bay, with rain, thawing temperatures and ice-breaking ship traffic all happening. Ice thickness varies widely, which is why some guides continue to run airboats until everything firms up. There’s...
Armed man arrested after kicking officer during an Appleton domestic disturbance
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in Appleton say an armed man is now in custody following a domestic disturbance where the suspect also kicked an arresting officer. According to a release from the Appleton Police Department, officers responded to a reported domestic disturbance, where they made contact with the...
Green Bay police respond to concerns over tattoo shown in recruit photo
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – The Green Bay Police Department is responding to public concern after a photo posted by the department showing five newly sworn-in recruit officers prompted comments about a visible tattoo on one of the recruits. The department said the tattoo belongs to Recruit Officer Walden, who underwent...
Semi crashes into Wrightstown gas station
WRIGHTSTOWN, Wis. (WBAY) - A semi crashed through the wall of a gas station in Wrightstown Thursday morning. The flatbed truck went into the Shell station near the Main Street roundabout. The Wrightstown fire chief said the driver had a medical emergency, causing the crash. Fire Chief Ben Vosters said...

















