Blizzard Elsa: Updates on Monday from the Fox Cities
GRAND CHUTE (WLUK) -- Blizzard Elsa wreaked havoc on the Fox Valley, dropping 27.5 inches of snow on Appleton. The snow ended by early Monday afternoon. Here are updated totals for a few of the Fox Cities:. Appleton: 27.5 inches. Menasha: 25.3 inches. Greenville: 24 inches. Oshkosh: 17.5 inches. Fond...
Brown County Sheriff’s Office has 304 calls to service during historic blizzard
(WFRV) – The Brown County Sheriff’s Office was certainly busy while the historic blizzard made its way through Wisconsin this past weekend, with officials saying they had 304 calls for service. According to a release from the Brown County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and other emergency and essential personnel...
Kaukauna mayoral candidate Daniel Schafer withdraws from race
KAUKAUNA, Wis. (WFRV) – Kaukauna mayoral candidate Daniel Schafer has announced he is stepping down from the race, citing the personal toll the campaign has taken on him and his family. In a statement, Schafer said that after many conversations with his family and close friends, he made the decision to withdraw....
Shawano and Outagamie County highway crews save during historic Wisconsin snowstorm
(WFRV) – Officials in Shawano County say highway crews helped save the lives of two critical patients on Monday morning during the historic blizzard. According to a release from the Shawano Ambulance Service, persisting whiteout conditions, blowing snow, and drifted over highways had put a hold on all transfers out...
Wisconsin congressmen call for audit into government-linked non-profit deficit
(The Center Square) – Two of Wisconsin’s congressmen are asking for a full audit after a Green Bay-based non-profit reported a multi-million-dollar deficit. Congressmen Bryan Steil and Tony Wied said NewCap reported a $3 million deficit, despite getting nearly $14 million in government grants. “Wisconsin families...
Plow drivers are busy cleaning up during Blizzard Elsa
ASHWAUBENON (WLUK) -- Plow drivers are busy cleaning up during Blizzard Elsa. For the past 25 years or so, Jeff Coats says he's been comfortable behind the wheel plowing snow. On Monday morning it was a familiar chevy four by four. "It works great. Over 200,000 on her. Just breaking...
5 Burger Spots in Green Bay, Wisconsin that Locals are Raving About
Green Bay is an unapologetic burger and beer town. Between taverns, grills, and supper‑club‑adjacent spots, locals are spoiled. These five names come up regularly. Downtown institution that’s been feeding Green Bay for generations. Tiny space, counter seating, and burgers that taste exactly like classic Wisconsin...
Gas prices continue to surge jumping 31 cents in Green Bay
(WLUK) -- Gas prices in Green Bay surged again this week. They are up 30.9 cents per gallon, averaging $3.44/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 127 stations in Green Bay. Prices in Green Bay are 85.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 52.7 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.
Roads may not be fully clear until Wednesday, Green Bay mayor says
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- Snowplows continue to run throughout the city of Green Bay as the cleanup from the historic Blizzard Elsa begins. Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich addressed the city's response Monday at City Hall. Genrich said while plows were hard at work, some neighborhood streets may not be...
Winter storm claims second day of school
Depending on where they go to school, some students may get an early spring break before their scheduled one. The school districts of Southern Door, Sturgeon Bay, Kewaunee, and Algoma all canceled classes for Tuesday before 1:30 p.m. Monday. Gibraltar, Washington Island, and Luxemburg-Casco are already on spring...
