Arrested for fifth OWI after crashing into a Wisconsin State trooper
BROWN COUNTY, Wis. — A man from Green Bay was arrested for his fifth OWI charge after crashing his car into a Wisconsin State trooper. It happened around 1:04 a.m. on New Year’s Day, when a car veered out of its lane while merging from the I‑43 northbound ramp in Brown County, hitting a Wisconsin State trooper’s...
A cold welcome to the new year
Happy New Year! 2026 begins with bitterly cold conditions across the area. Morning temperatures are starting out in the single digits, and despite some afternoon warming, highs today will only reach the low teens. A light breeze will keep wind chills at or below zero throughout the day, making it feel even colder...
Celebrate the Y’s 175th Anniversary with $1.75 Joining Fee Through January 5th
A new year is the perfect time to build routines and find a community that supports your whole self! To kick off 2026 and celebrate 175 years of the YMCA, they are offering a special New Year incentive for new members:. From January 1st through January 5th, join the Green...
Accumulating snow to arrive Sunday
While today’s weather is quiet, the weekend will be more active. Saturday’s sky will be cloudy, with scattered snow showers. Only a fluffy dusting of snow is expected tomorrow, with highs near 20 degrees. Sunday’s temperatures will be similar, but a more impactful storm system arrives late in...
Green Bay, WI – Cold Weekend Ahead With Light Snow Saturday, More Sunday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Green Bay, Wisconsin – Below-normal temperatures will continue across northeast and central Wisconsin through the weekend, with multiple chances for light snow before a noticeable warm-up next week....
Green Bay food pantries call for continued donations as post-Christmas need remains high
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Another Christmas is behind us, but it’s not too late to help out people in need. Local food pantries say the need for donations doesn’t stop just because Christmas is over. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday cheer is plentiful, which means food...
Part of South Adams Street will be closed off to parking, south traffic for...
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – The City of Green Bay’s Public Works Department is warning drivers that part of South Adams Street will be closed for much of the year. According to a release, the closure will be between Doty and Stuart Streets on South Adams, as drivers won’t be able to park or head […]
HSHS Names New CFO for Wisconsin Market
The Hospital Sisters Health System has named a new Chief Financial Officer for the Wisconsin market. Amy Crouch, MBA, CPA, FHFMA will be taking over the role starting on Sunday (January 4th), a position she has had on an interim basis since this fall. She also previously served as CFO...
Wisconsin man arrested for 10th OWI offense, domestic abuse
BIG FLATS, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in Wisconsin say one man is now in custody for his 10th OWI offense as well as for a recent domestic abuse incident. According to a release from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded on Monday to the 800 block of State Highway 13 in the Town of […]
Green Bay composting service keeps more than 127,000 pounds of waste out of landfills
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – A Green Bay-based composting company says it kept tens of thousands of pounds of food waste out of Northeast Wisconsin landfills in 2025. From a social media post, Greener Bay Compost announced it diverted 127,297 pounds, or about 63 tons, of food waste and organic materials from area...

















