FOX 11 Investigates: A look at Newcap’s medical clinics amid concerns of money misuse
(WLUK) -- Health care is among the variety of services Newcap provides to low-income residents in our area with the millions of dollars it receives each year from the government. FOX 11 Investigates has spent the last several weeks digging into allegations that some of that money is being misused.
The Enormous Thrift Store In Wisconsin Where Thrifty Locals Never Leave Empty-Handed
There’s a magical kingdom of secondhand treasures hiding in plain sight in Appleton, Wisconsin, where one person’s castoffs become another’s prized possessions. AbleLight Thrift Shop isn’t just another stop on the bargain hunter’s map—it’s practically a destination unto itself. You know that feeling...
Paying Newcap CEO 1% bonus for money brought in causes ethics concerns
The choice to approve the highest pay of any CEO in the history of anti-poverty nonprofit Newcap was made unanimously on April 14, 2022, by 13 board members. They were pleased with the performance of CEO Cheryl Detrick, according to meeting minutes. In the year prior, the nonprofit recorded over $33 million in...
‘We’ve already taken significant steps’: Green Bay School District facing up to $32M deficit
GREEN BAY, Wis. — A potential financial crisis is brewing in the city of Green Bay. The city's public school district is facing the prospect of a multi-million dollar budget deficit. School district leaders announced last week that they are facing up to a $5 million deficit for next...
5 Appleton-area businesses have relocated or plan to move soon | The Buzz
Amidst the rampant business updates in the Fox Valley since the beginning of 2026, a handful of Appleton-area businesses have been finding new homes. Whether for new and improved spaces or necessary relocations, The Buzz has put together a list of businesses that are in the midst of moving or have recently...
4 people hurt in two-vehicle crash in Outagamie County
TOWN OF BUCHANAN (WLUK) -- A two-vehicle crash Monday night in Outagamie County sent four people to the hospital. It happened around 8:40 p.m. at the intersection of County Highway Z and Haas Road in the town of Buchanan. The Outagamie County Sheriff's Office says the preliminary investigation shows a...
Wisconsin Weather Alert: 4 Inches of Snow and 0.10” Ice to Freeze Roads by...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Green Bay, Wisconsin – Drivers across northern Wisconsin have less than 12 hours before snow and ice begin coating highways, with slick conditions expected to peak during the Wednesday morning commute....
Pulaski bakery knee-deep in paczki
Greg Smurawa, owner of Smurawa’s Country Bakery in Pulaski, stands next to a rack of paczki Feb. 14. The business has been making the pastries for almost 30 years, following a family recipe. (Kevin Passon | NEW Media) Smurawa and crew crank out over 30K pastries prior to start...
Shinedown announces new tour, will make two stops in Wisconsin
(WFRV) – After weeks of releasing several teases, one of today’s biggest bands in the world, Shinedown, announced a new tour on Tuesday, which will include two stops in the Badger State. According to a release from the band itself, Shinedown will hit the road for the ‘Dance, Kid, Dance Act II’ tour, starting in […]
Record warmth today, then a couple wintry weathermakers this week
Presidents’ Day brings a taste of spring with near-record warmth and mild conditions, but don’t get too comfortable. A significant weather shift is on the way, bringing rain, snow and difficult travel conditions by week’s end. Today: Make the Most of It. Today is the standout day...

















