Murder appeal denied in 2020 stabbing in Green Bay
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- Andres Garcia-Saenz has no grounds to appeal his conviction or sentence for killing Douglas Campbell by stabbing him 222 times and hitting him 44 times, a state appeals court ruled. Garcia-Saenz was convicted of first-degree intentional homicide for the March 16, 2020, murder at Campbell’s home....
Friends of Hearthstone group demands resignation of Board of Directors, Executive Director, over embezzlement...
APPLETON, Wis–Supporters of the Hearthstone Historic House Museum in Appleton are demanding a change in leadership following the arrest of a Board of Directors member for stealing from the facility. Former Treasurer Steven Jahnke is accused of embezzling $70,000 from the Hearthstone over the course of three years,...
Nearly Two Centuries After its Founding, St. John the Evangelist Still Stands and Serves
[Photo Credit: City of Green Bay, public social media post 02-25-2026]. Before Green Bay was a city (February 27th, 1854), before the Green Bay Diocese was established (March 3rd, 1868), and before most of the landmarks we know today — there was St. John the Evangelist. Founded in 1831...
Green Bay representative pushes to raise Wisconsin’s minimum wage
Green Bay Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D) introduced a bill that would raise Wisconsin's minimum wage to $20 an hour.
Johnsonville reveals new & unique sausage flavor sold nationwide
(WFRV) – A brand new and unique sausage flavor is coming to a store near you courtesy of Johnsonville. The newest flavor from the Sheboygan Falls-based sausage company—Dr. Pepper. The website says the 100% premium cut of pork comes without artificial colors or flavors and fuses the company’s legendary sausage with...
FOX 11 Investigates: Newcap cuts jobs amid effort to establish “fiscally responsible path”
(WLUK) -- We have learned Newcap made layoffs Thursday as part of an effort to get the organization back on track. It comes 17 days after FOX 11 Investigates first reported allegations the nonprofit has been mishandling taxpayer money meant to help low-income residents. For 60 years, Newcap has provided...
Green Bay City Council approves state grant for Emilie Park redevelopment along East River
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - The Green Bay City Council has unanimously approved a $244,045 Wisconsin DNR Stewardship Grant to fund the recreation portion of a $1.9 million redevelopment at East River Emilie Park. The project combines flood mitigation with new recreation features along the East River. The council...
Chilcote to make court appearance in Cartagena murder
Robert Chilcote is accused of shooting Gabriella Cartagena, dumping her body, and fleeing the state.
Green Bay pediatrician to wheel 24 hours for Give BIG Green Bay
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – During this year’s Give BIG Green Bay, local pediatrician and advocate Holly Maes is taking on a 24-hour challenge along the Fox River Trail to raise money for early childhood education. From noon Feb. 25 through noon Feb. 26, Maes will continuously wheel her wheelchair along the trail in...
WisDOT press release: Newly launched bus route goes from La Crosse to Green Bay
MADISON, Wis. (WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PRESS RELEASE) - The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), in partnership with Greyhound, Indian Trails, Jefferson Lines, Lamers Bus and Wisconsin Transit Lines today announced updated services to state-supported bus routes that connect residents and...

















