Missing 22-year-old from Menasha found safe, returned home
MENASHA, Wis. (WFRV) – Police say the search for a missing 22-year-old woman from Menasha is over after she was found safe and returned home. According to a release from the Menasha Police Department, Kaitlyn Techlow had reportedly left her assisted living facility around 6:00 p.m. on January 3 and was considered...
New alcohol law for wedding barns in effect
A law went into effect this year creating new alcohol requirements for wedding barns that affect the state's wedding venue industry.
Wisconsin woman who claimed Virgin Mary vision moves closer to sainthood after 160 years
GREEN BAY (NBC26) — The Catholic Diocese of Green Bay has formally opened the cause for canonization of Adele Brice, a Belgian immigrant who claimed to see the Virgin Mary in 1859 in what is now Champion, Wisconsin. Bishop David L. Ricken issued an official edict this week beginning...
Green Bay man charged with hate crime and threatening officers
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - A man is facing multiple serious charges, some with hate-crime enhancements, after authorities said he used racial slurs and threatened police officers arresting him. James Petras, 56, was arrested following an incident at Colburn Park on January 2. The incident started after a Black man...
Father to stand trial on child neglect charges involving teen weighing 35 pounds
APPLETON, Wis. (WLUK) -- The father of a teen hospitalized weighing 35 pounds was ordered Monday to stand trial on child neglect charges. Walter Goodman and three others -- his wife, her daughter, and the daughter’s partner -- all face three counts of chronic neglect of a child - consequence is great bodily harm, and...
Beat winter blues with Green Bay’s Kroc Center family night and membership deals
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- Get active, try something new, and build healthy routines for the whole family to kickstart the new year. The Salvation Army Kroc Community Center in Green Bay is your place to beat the winter blues indoors. The annual Family Fun Night: Winter Carnival is returning to...
‘Dry January’ trend offers a healthy start to the new year
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - We’re several days into the new year, and if you’re hoping for a healthier start, “dry January” is still a popular trend that can have lasting benefits. Experts say staying sober for even a short amount of time can help you...
Lawsuit dismissed between Mulva Cultural Center and its exhibit provider
DE PERE, Wis. (WBAY) - A federal lawsuit was dismissed involving the Mulva Cultural Center in De Pere and its exhibit provider. The De Pere Cultural Foundation filed a lawsuit against an exhibit development group in 2024, claiming the company breached its contract with the center when key parts of some exhibits were...
National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion at center of sainthood discussions
The home of the 12th American to reach sainthood could be in your backyard. The Diocese of Green Bay opened the door to that possibility on Sunday, calling on Catholics to share testimony about how Adele Brise has impacted their lives. According to the National Shrine of Our Lady of...
Former daycare worker pleads not guilty in melatonin case
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WBAY) - A former daycare worker accused of giving a sleep aid to young children without permission pleaded not guilty Tuesday morning. Annalee Nitz, 50, is charged with one count of Neglecting a Child where harm did not occur. The misdemeanor carries a maximum penalty of 9 months in jail and $10,000...
