Developers advance with new plans for Oconto Falls homes
Developer Kevin Birr plans to build 14 single-family homes on the former Washington Middle School site, bringing new construction to Oconto Falls. The decision to build single-family homes has eased concerns following earlier discussions regarding multifamily housing or micro-units. This development projects 1,400...
Ice sculpture created by Center for Suicide Awareness vandalized overnight
APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) - An ice sculpture part of a downtown Appleton event was vandalized overnight. The Center for Suicide Awareness said their sculpture, which featured two hands coming together in the shape of a heart, was intentionally smashed to the ground. The organization said in a Facebook post that...
LETTERS: Appleton reader thanks Fox Cities for keeping trails usable
I’m writing with a Valentine’s thank-you for the parks and recreation departments of the Fox Cities, especially those from Appleton, Fox Crossing, Menasha, Neenah, and Kaukauna. These parks departments work through the winter to plow the trails of the Fox Cities – allowing walkers, runners, and winter cyclists to...
ThedaCare Announces New Strategies Aimed at Improving Community Health
An area health care organization is unveiling some new strategies aimed at improving community health. After helping to identify top health priorities among communities in northeast and central Wisconsin last year, ThedaCare has created blueprints for implementing meaningful change in those and other areas of...
Community dancers show off their moves to raise money for nonprofits at U.S. Venture’s...
APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) - On Saturday, U.S. Venture launched a brand-new fundraising event called Just Dance at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center. 10 members from the community came together to raise money for a nonprofit of their choice. Participants showed off their moves to impress the judges, which included...
Green Bay police create ‘soft room’ to aid trauma-informed care for victims and witnesses
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- The role and response of law enforcement is always evolving, and now more than ever, they're involved with trauma-informed care. It's not always easy for victims of or witnesses to a crime to share their story with police. That's why the Green Bay Police Department has added a space inside its...
Green Bay, Wisconsin Weather Alert Now: 28°F Snow and Highway 29 Travel Concerns Today
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Light snow drifts across Lambeau Field this morning, dusting cars and turning sidewalks slick in minutes. Temperatures hover near 20 degrees under gray skies. Roads look wet, but patches of ice hide in...
Ice sculptures on College Avenue showcase Wisconsin’s specialties
Those strolling along College Avenue in downtown Appleton on Saturday got to see some amazing ice sculptures.
Green Bay mom blends fashion and Down syndrome advocacy at Della Jewelry & Co.
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- A local mother is turning her passion into a powerful mission by combining fashion with advocacy to make a difference in her community. Over 8 years ago, Danielle Sweger began Della Jewelry & Co at her parents dining room table. The jewelry and women's clothing business...
Houston-based real estate developer responds to data center proposal concerns in northeast Wisconsin
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – The potential for data centers in northeast Wisconsin has expanded in recent months, prompting pushback from community members who expressed concerns over electric bills, water usage and transparency. One of the more notable community responses in those recent months was from Greenleaf...

















