Hortonville woman accused of fraudulently obtaining $58,000 in food stamps and child care
APPLETON (WLUK) -- A woman who allegedly falsified records to fraudulently obtain more than $58,000 in food stamps and child care over the course of five years was charged in Outagamie County court Wednesday. Learae Cummings, 33, of Hortonville, faces three counts of identity theft, plus counts of failure to...
Emotions spill over at court hearing on toddler’s death
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Emotions spilled out in Brown County court during a hearing for a man charged in a 2-year-old boy’s death. James Vanderleest faces multiple charges, including first-degree reckless homicide, after the death of Leo Escalante in June. Tuesday’s hearing was to go over his felony bail jumping...
Man charged in connection to 2023 homicide in Green Bay
41-year-old Christian Rivera-Pica has been charged in connection to a deadly shooting that took place in November of 2023 on Western Avenue in Green Bay.
Green Bay could add millions to its TIDAH Fund to help build more affordable...
The City of Green Bay could direct millions of additional dollars toward the development of more housing working families can afford. The City's Joint Review Board and Redevelopment Authority both on Aug. 12 approved an affordable housing extension resolutions to keep the I-43 Business Park tax incremental financing...
USA Street Fishing member wakes up with Good Day Wisconsin
GREEN BAY (WLUK) - One area man has developed quite the following on social media for his fishing content which, paired with his drive and skill, has landed him a spot on USA's Street Fishing squad. Matthew Crawford, known by many as Matthew Fishing, is from Oshkosh and studied at...
2025 Brown County Fair now open
DE PERE, Wis. (WFRV) – As of 8:00 a.m. Wednesday morning, the 2025 Brown County Fair is now open with plenty of attractions to keep fairgoers entertained. The 2025 Brown County Fair, located at the Brown County Fairgrounds off of Fort Howard Avenue in De Pere, is a five-day event that will feature a variety […]
Fireworks enthusiasts to gather in Kaukauna for week-long convention in August 2026
KAUKAUNA (WLUK) -- An international fireworks convention is returning to Kaukauna next year. The Pyrotechnics Guild International Convention announced its host city for its annual convention on its website. It will be held Aug. 8 - 14, 2026, although the website did not site the specific location. The convention was...
Body found in Lake Michigan has been identified as a man from Appleton
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WBAY) - A 48-year-old man was found dead in Lake Michigan on Monday, around 10:30 a.m. in Milwaukee. The Milwaukee Police Department harbor patrol was on their boat when they saw the man floating face down in the water near the 500 block of N. Harbor Drive near the Discovery World building.
Teen accused of attacking mother with hedge trimmer in Suamico facing charges
GREEN BAY (WLUK) – A teenager upset with his mother for deleting rap videos on his phone faces an attempted homicide charge after allegedly attacking her with a hedge trimmer. Ramone Waupoose, 16, was charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide and first-degree reckless injury for the July 16 incident...
Man ordered to stand trial for 8th DUI after being found passed out on...
GREEN BAY (WLUK) – A man charged with his 8th drunk driving offense after police found him passed out in a car, stopped in the middle of an Allouez street, with a blood alcohol level nearly four times the legal limit, was ordered Wednesday to stand trial. David Greiten,...