Apartment fire in Green Bay leaves three without a home
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Three people are without a home after an apartment fire Monday evening on Deckner Avenue in Green Bay. The Green Bay Metro Fire Department says the fire broke out just before 8 p.m. in a first-floor apartment. Smoke was seen coming from a window when crews arrived. Residents had evacuated […]
Green Bay school board discusses adding solar panels at four schools
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Green Bay’s school board is looking to upgrade its energy conservation efforts at several schools in the district. At Monday night’s meeting, they discussed installing solar panels at four more schools on the city’s east side. This would be another step towards...
Village of Howard delays vote on deer management program
HOWARD, Wis. (WFRV) – On Monday night, village of Howard trustees didn’t vote on a deer management program that had originally appeared on their agenda as an action item. A village trustee told Local 5 News that officials made several changes to the original deer management program proposal. He said there wasn’t...
Green Bay’s sustainability commission to draft ‘Rights of Nature’ resolution
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- Green Bay's sustainability commission is looking to bring parts of the "Rights of Nature" movement to the city. The goal is to make the environment more top of mind, but skeptics question whether there could be unintended consequences. “Nobody is going to be able to sue...
Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald is a Metaphor of Sinking Economy
A new book is offering more than the retelling of a tragic 1975 shipwreck. Outagamie County Executive and former legislator Tom Nelson’s work on Wrecked: The Edmund Fitzgerald and the Sinking of the American Economy is also a sharp critique of corporate neglect, failed policy, and the hollowing out of American...
Tony Haase acquitted of all charges related to double homicide case
Fire at an apartment complex leaves three residents displaced and one firefighter in the hospital. Fire at an apartment complex leaves three residents displaced and one firefighter in the hospital. Green Bay school board discusses adding solar panels at four schools. Updated: 2 hours ago. Green Bay school board...
Appleton Airport announces sixth nonstop route to Florida
APPLETON – Appleton International Airport (ATW) recently announced that Allegiant Airlines will provide the airport’s sixth nonstop route to Florida – this one flying to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), with seasonal service beginning Nov. 21. Scott Volberding – assistant airport director – said RSW...
Northeast Wisconsin homeowners urged to discuss flood coverage with their insurance agents
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- Seeing so many flood-ravaged homes in Milwaukee after this weekend's storms may have you wondering how home insurance works for this type of weather event. Unfortunately, most base home insurance policies don't cover flood damage. "It can be financially catastrophic if you don't have the right...
3 Brothers Family Restaurant closed. Here’s what to do with your gift cards |...
3 Brothers Family Restaurant , 215 W. Wisconsin Ave. in Kaukauna, has closed after a year of business. The business posted on its Facebook page on August 5 announcing the restaurant's permanent closure. "We want to thank you guys for all the support you guys have given us and the friends we have made throughout the...
Urban deer bow-hunting plan reaches Howard Village Board
HOWARD, Wis. (WBAY) - Howard village officials are meeting Monday to review and possibly take action on a deer management proposal. The plan would allow up to two bow hunters to harvest deer at the industrial park and Gordon Neuman dog park to curb the village’s growing deer population.
