Mishicot Native Pulls from Personal Experience to Craft Her First Book
A Mishicot native is now a published author. Sara Smet is the author of “Pull of the Ocean”, which tells the story of Betty, who moved to the beach to help her process her grief. Smet has used writing as a form of therapy her whole life, whether...
Green Bay’s city council to vote Tuesday on leasing first responder drones
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- On Tuesday, Green Bay's city council will vote on whether to lease two first responder drones. The goal is to increase efficiency for a police department that's been consistently under-staffed -- something that has been a struggle for agencies nationwide. “In a life safety situation, we'll...
Wisconsin Weather Alert Tonight: Bitter Cold, Wintry Mix Ahead
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Green Bay, WI – A bitterly cold night will continue across northeast Wisconsin, followed by a brief warm-up and then a potentially messy wintry system midweek, according to forecasters. According to the...
First-ever Kids Shopping Day in De Pere adds excitement to Christmas shopping
DE PERE, Wis. (WFRV) – Downtown De Pere opened some of its stores to shoppers of all ages, holding their first-ever Kids Shopping Day. An event that gives kids a chance to shop for their friends and families, something that many community members wanted to take part in. “All of the stuff is like for […]
Kaukauna knitting club’s project brings winter hats to life
ASHWAUBENON — A member of a Kaukauna knitting group with a personal connection to an Ashwaubenon grade school used their talents to bring students’ artwork to life. Kaukauna’s Yarn It All knitting group partnered up with Trisha Vertz and Sarah Scott’s 2nd grade classes at Ashwaubenon’s Valley Elementary for a winter...
Dangerously cold temperatures this weekend
Wind chills approach 30 below zero today and tomorrow as arctic air takes over the weekend. Both Saturday and Sunday are First Alert Weather Days. By early Saturday morning, nasty wind chills in the twenties below zero are likely. These “feels-like” temperatures are cold enough to create frostbite on exposed skin in...
Annual Atwater Christmas Light Show illuminates Kaukauna with 70,000 sparkling lights
KAUKAUNA (WLUK) -- All are welcome to the Annual Atwater Christmas Light Show. Turn up your radio and watch 70,000 Christmas lights sparkle and dance in sync with holiday music on 96.5 FM. Annual Atwater Christmas Light Show in Kaukauna, December 14, 2025 (WLUK/ Savannah Wood) It is free to...
Hampton Inn supports Green Bay police K-9s with gift baskets
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – The Green Bay Police Department’s K-9 unit received a special thank-you this week in the form of donated gift baskets filled with toys and treats. Hampton Inn provided the gift baskets for the department’s police dogs, including Pyro, Roco, Mattie, Nox, Pete and Bruno. Police said the...
Winter, holiday scenes brought to life by millions of LEGO blocks in Green Bay
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- Millions of LEGO blocks fill the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary event space this weekend as part of a winter LEGO showcase created by local community members. The more than 20 displays feature holiday-themed LEGO builds created by FOXLUG members, a LEGO user group in Green Bay...
Brown County residents urged to test homes for radon ahead of funding application deadline
BROWN COUNTY – Brown County Health and Human Services’ Public Health Division is urging residents to get their homes tested for radon this month and, if radon is found to be present in their homes, enter Brown County’s Radon Mitigation Program before it closes Dec. 31. Radon...

















