Sewage reaches East River as NEW Water reports at least 6 leaks
(This article has been updated to add new information and a photo.) About 8,650 gallons of wasterwater has leaked from a sewer project on Green Bay's east side, with about a quarter of that getting into the East River, according to NEW Water . The leaks were discovered Feb. 12 in the Green Bay sewerage authority's...
BUG Fire Department loses member to cancer
The Brussels-Union-Gardner Fire Department said goodbye to one of its own Thursday after announcing that longtime member Ryan Chaudoir lost his battle with cancer. The Brussels dairy farmer joined the BUG Fire Department in 2004, serving the community for more than 20 years before stepping away from the service due...
Treichel retires from Kaukauna Police Department
KAUKAUNA — The Kaukauna Police Department on Thursday announced the retirement of Sgt. Jason Treichel after 24 years of service to the city. The department commended him for his unwavering commitment to public safety and the well-being of the community. A significant part of his career was spent serving...
ROTC leadership training scheduled for Plamann Park
GRAND CHUTE (WLUK) -- Military training is set for this spring at an Outagamie County park. County parks officials say Army ROTC cadets from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, St. Norbert College, Marian University and UW-Green Bay will be holding training at Plamann Park. The training is set for Thursdays, Feb....
Multiple Green Bay sewer leaks involving thousands of gallons of wastewater prompt cleanup efforts
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - New Water, the brand of the Green Bay Metropolitan Sewerage District crews, along with Green Bay’s Public Works Department, are continuing response and cleanup efforts after 6 sewer leaks were reported Thursday night. Crews from New Water are cleaning up after an estimated 8,650...
Olympic biathlon excitement comes to Wisconsin as fans cheer on local athletes
Wisconsin biathlon fans gathered at Ariens Nordic Center to cheer on Appleton's Paul Schommer and Pulaski's Deedra Irwin, who are competing in the 2026 Olympics.
Former Oconto Falls high school teacher ordered to stand trial on child enticement charges
OCONTO (WLUK) – Former Oconto Falls High School staff member Gayle Gander was ordered Friday to stand trial for allegedly having inappropriate sexual conduct with seven students. Gander, 60, faces 11 charges, including child enticement and sexual misconduct by a school staff member. He waived a preliminary hearing...
100 pounds of ammonia released during leak at Little Chute business, one hospitalized
LITTLE CHUTE, Wis. (WFRV) – Fire crews and hazmat teams were called to a Little Chute business on Friday night after 100 pounds of ammonia were released during a leak. According to a release from the Little Chute Fire Department, crews were called to the 3000 block of Freedom Road around 7:20 p.m. for reports […]
‘Whatever needs to be done’: Appleton woman gifts care packages to the unhoused
Lizzy Knott regularly hands out care packages to the homeless, equipped with hygiene products, a bible and personal note.
Man wanted on felony warrant arrested in Green Bay, search prompted brief shelter-in-place order
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - The search for a man wanted on a felony warrant prompted a brief “shelter-in-place” order of the surrounding area on Thursday, Green Bay Police said. Police said the shelter-in-place order has been lifted, and streets will be reopened once officers clear the area....
