USPS makes major policy change on postmarks that can impact taxes
Those who pay property tax bills by mail must take note of this USPS policy change that could cause you to incur late fees
A new consignment store is now open in Kaukauna | The Buzz
Secondhand Treasures is now open in Kaukauna, offering hand-picked gems from new and gently used items. The consignment store, 153 E. Second St. in the former Cake Anatomy, had its soft opening Nov. 19. The shop features clothes, accessories, decor and collector pieces. Co-owner Brian Stuckart, who runs the business...
Green Bay Police & Fire Commission votes to revise police officer rehire policy
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Green Bay’s Police and Fire Commission voted to revise the police officer rehire policy, hoping it will help strengthen staffing and bring experienced officers back. An industry survey shows most agencies are having a much harder time bringing in new officers, and that’s happening...
Green Bay, Appleton, Oshkosh break records for coldest high temperature on Dec. 4
(WLUK) -- Residents all across Northeast Wisconsin shivered Thursday as cities experienced record-breaking cold temperatures. Green Bay's high was 12 degrees. The previous record for coldest high temperature on Dec. 4 was 15 degrees back in 1976. Appleton's high was also 12 degrees. Their previous record for coldest...
Man Charged in the Hit and Run Death of a Retired Detective Bound Over...
The man charged in a hit-and-run that claimed the life of a retired Green Bay police detective will be heading to trial. Obilio Tomas Sargento Roblero was in court on Tuesday for his preliminary hearing in Oconto County, where the 32-year-old was bound over for trial. In a legal setting,...
St. John’s Ministries invites community to join “Step Into Someone Else’s Shoes” Poverty Simulation
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - St. John’s Ministries in Green Bay is inviting the community to experience the challenges that people in poverty face by stepping into their shoes. The event, called the “Step Into Someone Else’s Shoes” Poverty Simulation, will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6, at the St. John’s Ministries Men’s...
UPDATE: Large outage in Appleton no longer present as most customers power restored
December 4, 2025 – 9:25 p.m. APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – The power outage impacting over 1,600 people in Appleton is no longer widespread, according to the We Energies outage map. The map no longer shows the symbol of a large outage, with just 20 outages across all statewide customers. Local 5 will provide an update […]
Missing Green Bay Teen Located
The search for a missing Green Bay teen has come to an end. The Green Bay Police Department has reported that 17-year-old Sapphire Hammer was located safe and has since returned home. The reason for her disappearance and where she was has not been released. Hammer was reported missing by...
Wayside fire chief battles fire at childhood home
TOWN OF MORRISON, Wis. (WBAY) - Thursday was an emotional morning for Wayside Fire Chief Ben Rosenbaum, who was fighting a large fire at his childhood home in the town of Morrison. Ben Rosenbaum lived in this house for the first 28 years of his life. It was built by...
Green Bay, WI Weather Alert: Record Cold Threat as Arctic Front Sweeps Through
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Green Bay, WI – Dangerous cold is returning to Wisconsin tonight as Arctic air sweeps in behind a strong cold front, sending temperatures and wind chills to life-threatening levels across much of the...
