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‘Phone jail’ encourages digital detox at local brewery

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Our phones are an addictive distraction — but one local brewery is doing something about it. “I think we’re overwhelmed with stimuli, and there’s so many things to be distracted about,” said David LeClair, a visitor from Madison. At Copper State...
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First 2 convicted credit union fraud scheme suspects sentenced to prison

The first two suspects convicted in a large-scale fraud scheme that defrauded Fox Communities Credit Union out of nearly $200,000 were sentenced to two years in prison. Prosecutors have charged 17 people in connection with the fraud scheme. All of the suspects face similar charges of fraud against a financial...
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Appleton trying to shut down illegal short-term rental [AUDIO]

APPLETON, Wis. — The city of Appleton is trying to shut down an illegal short-term rental. A cease and desist letter has been sent to the owners of Stateview Commons — located in the 500 block of W. College Avenue — to stop using the second floor of the building as a rooming house.
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Mishicot-area residents and family farms rally against proposed AI data center

MISHICOT (WLUK) -- Dozens of people packed a Mishicot restaurant Monday night to voice their opposition toward an artificial intelligence data center being built in the area. It comes after several local farms were asked by companies which scout and develop land for data centers to sell their properties, or a portion...
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For more than 100 years, ‘the Castle’ served as church, hall, then shops

The History Museum at the Castle isn't the only building in Appleton's history to give off medieval vibes. Built as a church, an imposing building in downtown Appleton served as a meeting hall and later, retail space. Just called “The Castle,” it stood at 205 E. Lawrence St. It was razed in 1990, after more than 100...
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A blend of realism and fantasy

Knight Theatre will open its production of the Broadway musical Big Fish on Thursday, Jan. 29, in St. Norbert College’s Webb Theatre. “This show is kind of hard to describe,” said Tyler Blom, the show’s director. “It’s a sort of coming-of-age type of story mixed with a fantastical sort of element. The show is...
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Public invited to UW–Green Bay Pre-Accelerator Showcase

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, in partnership with Brown County and gener8tor, will host the inaugural UW–Green Bay Pre-Accelerator Showcase Jan. 28 from 5:30–8 p.m. at the UW-Green Bay University Union (Phoenix Room B). The event is open to the public, and will feature pitch presentations from five...
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Finding Time Contracting turns 25 in style with new offices

SHERWOOD – Sometimes the next big step is just a few feet away. Husband-and-wife team, Troy and Molly Mueller, said that’s true for Finding Time Contracting, LLC, which recently opened its new office just across the street. The new building – located at N8263 Pigeon Road in Sherwood...
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Green Bay Diocese: Former Bishop Robert Banks dead at 97

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Former Green Bay Catholic Bishop Robert J. Banks has died at the age of 97. The Diocese of Green Bay confirmed to Local 5 on Sunday morning. “With unwavering faith in the Resurrection, Bishop David L Ricken shares that the Most Reverend Bishop Robert J. Banks, Bishop Emeritus of Green […]
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ThedaCare-Neenah’s emergency department earns pediatric care recognition

NEENAH – The emergency department at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah (ThedaCare-Neenah) has been recognized by Wisconsin Emergency Medical Services for Children (WI EMSC) for its commitment to providing high-quality care for pediatric patients. Emergency Department Manager Audrey Rosin said the recognition...

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