Fishing portion of ‘Battle on Bago’ cancelled due to ice conditions, other events will...
Due to the condition of the ice on Lake Winnebago, Battle on Bago has announced that the fishing portion of the event will be cancelled.
Officials Urge Caution After Self-Cleaning Oven Triggers Fire Response
The Wrightstown Fire Department is encouraging kitchen safety following an incident yesterday evening (February 18th). The Department was called to an apartment building in the 800 block of County Road U on a report of a possible structure fire, but when they arrived, there was no smoke or flames visible from outside.
Lake Winnebago ice conditions prompt safety warnings ahead of busy weekend
Warm February weather is creating dangerous ice conditions near shore on Lake Winnebago, prompting fishing clubs to warn people about driving onto the lake.
Mistrial declared in Appleton shooting trial
APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) - An Outagamie County judge declared a mistrial in the case against Ferris Robinson. The decision came on the second day of Robinson’s trial on felony charges for a shooting on Appleton’s College Avenue in November 2023. Robinson would face up to 70 years in prison if found guilty.
A new Bundt cake shop, a closed Little Chute business and more
Welcome to The Buzz newsletter! If you're anything like me, the warming, sunny weather – which some refer to as "false spring" – has made things feel overtly optimistic in recent weeks. The addition of several new businesses, from bakeries to bookstores, has certainly aided in the feeling as well. This edition not...
Two trucks fall through ice on Lake Winnebago near Menasha
MENASHA, Wis. (WFRV) – Two sturgeon spearers are lucky to be safe after both their trucks fell through the Lake Winnebago ice on Wednesday morning. Local 5 caught up with Bill Shommer and Lee Rasmussen, who had just returned to land after losing both their trucks to the ice only moments before.
Costco recalls gift cards after supplier goes bankrupt
If you got gift cards from Costco for Christmas, they may be impacted by the recall.
De Pere restaurant rebrands, moves temporarily for renovations | Streetwise
A Latin fusion restaurant is undergoing renovations and has temporarily moved to a different location in De Pere. Caliente La Fiesta Mexicana , 623 George St., has temporarily moved to 875 Heritage Road, next to the Swan Club. Vanessa Matheu, co-owner with her husband, Cristian, and Ann and Greg DeCleene, said in...
Drawings of Green Bay landmarks resurface as trip back in time
One of the hallmarks of the print shop Bernard Moran ran for more than 50 years on Dousman Street was his annual calendar. Each year, one of his drawings would appear at the top of the Moran’s Quality Printing calendar he hand-delivered to hundreds of customers as a thank you for their business. People eagerly waited...
Wrightstown Fire Department unveils new mascot, blue fire truck to celebrate 100 years
WRIGHTSTOWN, Wis. (WFRV) – In honor of approaching its 100th anniversary, the Wrightstown Fire Department recently unveiled a brand new mascot and a new blue fire truck. Officials with the department say the new blue apparatus is the department’s first fully custom, non-commercial chassis cab over truck, which is...

















