Mail Call, Monuments, and Memories: Veteran’s Honor Flight Experience
A local veteran’s unique military experience gave him a different perspective as he participated in an Old Glory Honor Flight Mission. Steve Noworatzki’s military career was quite unusual when compared to others who were drafted during the Vietnam War. While a vast majority of those called upon to...
Joe Heller: Cartoonist on week’s news — ballroom, zombie, price of beef, change
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid off in July 2013. He still draws several cartoons a week and distributes them through his own syndicate. Through Heller Syndication, his cartoons regularly appear in more than 400 newspapers, making...
Wisconsin DNR Seeks Public Input on Inland’s Green Tier Applications for Neenah and La...
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is inviting public input on Inland Label & Marketing Services, LLC’s Green Tier applications for its Neenah and La Crosse facilities. Inland, a producer of shrink labels and flexible packaging, is seeking entry into Tier 1 of the Green Tier program, which recognizes...
Witnesses rescue driver from Oconto River after SUV goes into waters
OCONTO, Wis. (WFRV) – Witnesses rescued the driver of an SUV on Friday evening after the vehicle went into the Oconto River. According to the Oconto Fire Rescue Department, dispatch got word of a vehicle in the Oconto River near McDonald Street and Smith Avenue around 4:50 p.m. on October 24. At the time of […]
12 Hidden Bakeries In Wisconsin That Locals Say Smell Like Childhood
Discover the hidden gems of Wisconsin’s bakery scene, where every bite evokes cherished memories of childhood. These bakeries are beloved by locals for their nostalgic aromas and unique flavors. Explore the delightful offerings of these small-town treasures. Lazy Jane’s Cafe & Bakery – Madison. Lazy Jane’s Cafe...
Local man to get lifesaving liver transplant after friend’s Facebook post sparks miracle
BONDUEL (WLUK) -- Andy Drath has been living with an incurable autoimmune disease for the past eight years. On Wednesday, he will undergo the lifesaving liver transplant he’s been waiting for. It all started in 2018. "I was out of town and just was not feeling that great. Just...
‘You have to be all in’: Businesses work for growth in Oconto’s downtown
OCONTO, Wis. — After establishing a metal art business in Oconto, Lynn Hearley and her husband, Todd, expanded into a coffee shop. What was once a car dealership is now The Shop on Main. “This is something we both had a passion for, to boost downtown Oconto,” Hearley said....
Brown County leaders roll up their sleeves to encourage community flu vaccinations
BROWN COUNTY – County Executive Troy Streckenbach and Brown County Health Officer Anna Nick received their yearly influenza vaccinations earlier this week at the Neville Public Museum, highlighting the important role each member of the community plays in improving overall community health. “Getting an annual flu shot...
Home bakeries in Green Bay area give entrepreneurs chance to test waters before diving...
For many years, Wisconsin home bakers struggled to get a law overturned that restricted their ability to sell home-baked goods to the public. That all changed in 2017 when a court decision struck down Wisconsin’s ban. With that decision, home bakers gained the freedom they sought to sell home baked goods. There are...
Green Bay Police: 275lbs of unused, expired medication dropped off during Drug Take Back...
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Saturday’s Drug Take Back Day saw success in Green Bay, with nearly 300 pounds of unused, expired medication dropped off at disposal locations. According to the Green Bay Police Department, officers collected about 275 pounds between three separate locations on Saturday morning and afternoon....
