Neenah educator charged with marijuana possession agrees to plea deal
(WFRV) – A Neenah Middle School staff member who was charged with possession of THC and possession of a controlled substance agreed to a plea deal to conclude his ongoing case. According to court records, 46-year-old Benjamin Schmidt’s THC possession charge was dropped as part of his no-contest plea to possession of a controlled substance, […]
Long-term closure set for I-41 northbound ramp in Grand Chute
The northbound Interstate 41 on-ramp from WIS 96 (Wisconsin Avenue) in Grand Chute will close for several months beginning Monday night, the DOT announced.
De Pere schools superintendent receives outpouring of support following resignation announcement
Unified School District of De Pere Superintendent Chris Thompson said he has decided to step down because of a chronic health condition.
Oconto County residents concerned about the effects of logging in the Machickanee Forest
The Machickanee Forest trails, located just southwest of Stiles, are a popular place for a lot of people looking to enjoy the outdoors.
Another sunny day and then…
Enjoy the beautiful weather on Earth Day as we track our next weather maker's clouds, rain and thunder.
Green Bay Public Schools Rolls Out Alumni Database
A new initiative aimed at strengthening connections among former students has been launched by the Green Bay Area Public Schools with the introduction of their new alumni database. The platform is designed to help graduates and other former students stay in touch with their school community, whether they recently completed...
Catching a tagged walleye on Green Bay could net an angler $100
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is again studying the walleye population on Green Bay -- and there could be money in it for anglers who catch one. The DNR, along with Walleyes for Tomorrow, plans to tag as many as 5,000 walleyes with yellow tags...
Vote to name Wisconsin falcon chicks after your favorite Local 5 personalities
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – The Wisconsin Public Service has kicked off a “newsworthy” naming contest for its about-to-hatch peregrine falcon chicks. Several name options that can be voted on for the falcon chicks are based on personalities from multiple news outlets in the area, including the following, based on those here at Local 5: […]
Appleton clinic reaches $382,000 settlement for false Medicare claims, unnecessary treatments
APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) - An Appleton medical clinic will pay over $382,000 to settle accusations from the U.S. Attorney’s Office that it submitted false claims to Medicare and offered medically unnecessary or unreasonable services to patients. According to federal prosecutors, Apple Medical Clinic and Dr. Michael Johnson offered combined...
Art Is Medicine open now in Green Bay
Art Is Medicine (AIM) celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week, officially opening its doors at 117 S Chestnut Ave. in Green Bay. Art Is Medicine and Education Center, Inc. nonprofit organization empowering veterans, first responders, and their families by providing therapeutic and holistic programs. “Our community...
