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New Marriott hotel breaks ground at former Shopko site in De Pere

Construction begins on a new Marriott hotel at the former Shopko site in De Pere, part of a larger development plan that includes apartments and the city's first parking ramp.
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Fire destroys home in the Town of Ledgeview

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Fire crews are seen putting out the remnants of a major house fire in the Town of Ledgeview. It happened on the 3900 block of Agatha Christie Avenue. When Action 2 News got to the scene, all that was left was the charred remains of house’s frame. No word yet on if anyone is hurt or what may...
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Brown County Public Health monitors, prepares for measles

BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ) — As the first cases of measles hit Wisconsin earlier this month in Oconto County, neighboring Brown County is continuously monitoring its spread; and is taking proactive measures while also planning ahead on reactive measures, should the disease reach their communities. The Brown County...
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Sustainably Speaking: Mosquito buckets in Green Bay combat the insects without harming other species

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – While fogging for mosquitoes may seem convenient, the process can be harmful to many other species, even unintentionally. Pets, kids, pollinators and birds can also be harmed by fogging. Instead, mosquito buckets have become an alternative to handling the insects without heavily affecting...
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Tariff-proof: inside secondhand shops in downtown Green Bay

The Chinese tariff deadline is extended. But, if those tariffs or others go into effect, they won't trickle down to every product, like those at vintage shops where people seek out pre-loved goods.
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Green Bay Fire Department remembers life of late Lieutenant 19 years after he died...

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – On August 13, 2006, the Green Bay Fire Department responded to a fire at a home on Edgewood Drive around 12:24 p.m., and one of the many heroic firefighters who battled the flames made the ultimate sacrifice. 19 years after the death of Lieutenant Arnie Wolff, the Green Bay Metro […]
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City of Green Bay invites dogs to make a splash at Pooches in the...

GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) — Calling all dog lovers! For the first time ever, get ready for the most tail-wagging event of the summer, Pooches in the Pool. Your furry friends can splash, swim, and socialize to their heart’s content at Joannes Aquatic Center, 1430 E Walnut Street, on Saturday, August 23 from 10:00 a.m.-1:00...
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13 charged in grandparents scam that stole $5 million from victims

Sholar was arrested on Aug. 7 after an investigation and charged with assault inflicting serious injury. A house in New York state is up for sale for a mere $1; just don't expect it to sell for that. (WGRZ, Zillow.com) Howard-Suamico School District students receive free school supplies thanks to...
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Man charged in Grand Chute hotel shooting was released from Florida prison last month

APPLETON (WLUK) -- The suspect in a shooting at a Grand Chute hotel was just released from a Florida prison last month, according to a criminal complaint filed Wednesday. Ondra Toombs, 47, was charged with attempted homicide and other counts for the Aug. 8 shooting. He made an initial court appearance Wednesday,...
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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...

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