WisDOT awards $7.5 million to dredging and dock projects
WisDOT awarded $7.5 million in grants for harbor maintenance and construction projects in five Wisconsin ports. The largest grant of $2 million was given to City Centre LLC in Manitowoc for crane platform and loadout ramp construction. Projects include dredging, dock wall repairs, and infrastructure upgrades to...
GoFundMe set up for family of Alex Pretti; more than $1.7M raised
A GoFundMe campaign for the family of Alex Pretti has raised more than $700,000 as of 3:30 p.m. Jan. 25. The fundraiser was organized by Keith Edwards, who added a message that Alex's father, Mike, is added as a beneficiary so the family has access to the funds raised. "This fundraiser is intended to support the...
Fox Valley shelters expand capacity to help homeless as extreme cold temperatures continue
FOX VALLEY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — With bitter cold still blanketing Northeast Wisconsin, shelters in the Fox Valley are taking extra steps to ensure they can help as many people in need as possible. Day by Day Shelter in Oshkosh has served 50 people every night since it opened three...
Outdoor fun awaits at Winter Family Fun Day at Mosquito Hill Nature Center
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY (WLUK) -- The weather is warming up this weekend just in time for Winter Family Fun Day at Mosquito Hill Nature Center near New London. The event is Saturday, January 31 from 12-3 p.m. There will be sledding, snowshoeing, crafts, campfire with s'mores, brat fry and more. Outdoor...
Kimberly-Clark shareholders approve acquisition of Kenvue
(WTAQ-WLUK) — Kimberly-Clark shareholders have voted to approve the purchase of Tylenol maker Kenvue. The approval marks a major step toward finalizing the $48.7 billion deal. Kimberly-Clark says 96% of shares present at its special meeting voted to approve the acquisition. At Kenvue’s special meeting, the sale...
Green Bay man charged with 9th OWI, bond set at $100,000
(WFRV) – A Green Bay man was charged with his 9th OWI after getting pulled over early Saturday morning in Brown County. According to a criminal complaint obtained by WFRV, 53-year-old Corey Dekeyser is facing three charges following a traffic stop. One of those charges is his 9th OWI. On January 24, around 12:30...
One prop at a time, Evergreen Theater moves into new home at old school
Before the hills can come alive with the sound of music, Evergreen Theater first has to get settled into its new home and say so long, farewell to its former one. It’s no small undertaking to move an entire theater company across town one Penske truckload at a time. Every weekend since Christmas, a volunteer army has...
Green Bay and Brown County revisit talks about access to Renard Island
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- Staff from the city of Green Bay and Brown County revisited discussions Wednesday about access to Renard Island, which is just off Bay Beach. It's been more than a decade since the city and county first had this conversation. City of Green Bay and Brown County...
Southern Green Bay closed to commercial traffic for the winter
GREEN BAY, Wis. — To reduce the risk to recreational users, the waters of southern Green Bay will be closed to commercial vessel traffic as long as ice is present. A lack of commercial traffic facilitates winter activities on Green Bay, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. The closure...
Kaukauna amps up excitement with Electric City River Jam’s electrifying lineup
KAUKAUNA (WLUK) -- A Kaukauna music festival is back for its second year with an electric lineup. Kaukauna’s Electric City River Jam is set for June 17-20 in Hydro Park, located at 100 Crooks Avenue. The three-day event kicks off Wednesday with carnival rides and food trucks that will...
