Green Bay determines second complaint against Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary was unfounded
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — A second complaint against an animal shelter that took in homeless people in extreme cold weather was unfounded, city officials say. The complaint against Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary was filed regarding the condition of the interior of the building Monday. Cheryl Renier-Wigg of the Community...
ThedaCare introduces clothing initiative for patient dignity & comfort
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – A new initiative at ThedaCare hospitals is focusing its efforts on increasing comfort and dignity for patients. The ThedaCARES Clothing Closet started out from the idea of ThedaCare employees who recognized that patients who are rushed to the hospital often sustain clothing damage as a result...
Green Bay police arrest barricaded man wanted on out-of-state felony warrant
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- A man was taken into custody in Green Bay on a felony warrant issued by another state. It happened Thursday in the 200 block of S. Fisk Street. Authorities say the man barricaded himself, spurring a large presence from the Green Bay Police Department, street closures and a shelter-in-place order...
Appleton upholds cease-and-desist order for tourist rooming house
A downtown Appleton tourist rooming house that was ordered to cease operation due to building code violations had its appeal of the order denied. The Appleton Board of Health held a Feb. 11 hearing on the appeal and voted 7-0 to uphold the city's cease-and-desist order for Stateview Commons' tourist rooming house on...
Suspect in Greenleaf man’s fatal shooting sued for wrongful death
WAUPACA, Wis. (WBAY) - The family of a Greenleaf man who was shot and killed in Shawano County filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the man accused of his murder. Rick Roundy’s estate filed the civil action this week against Brent Hofman in Waupaca County, where Hofman lives. The...
Green Bay native breaks barrier as Blue Man Group’s first female tour drummer
(WLUK) -- A Green Bay native is part of this one-of-a-kind show. Mackenna Tolfa made history as the first woman to be featured as a drummer in the Blue Man Group's world tour. Tolfa joined Good Day Wisconsin to share more about her experience. Mackenna Tolfa of Green Bay shares...
Here’s when and where to find pączki and king cakes in the Appleton area
Fat Tuesday, recognized as the last day to indulge in sweets before Lent, is Feb. 17 this year. It's also one of the busiest days for local bakeries as it's also Pączki Day, a popular holiday in the state. Pączki (pronounced POONCH-kee) are Polish pastries traditionally filled with fruit fillings like prune, apricot,...
Work, recovery and second chances on a Wisconsin manufacturing floor
Mellisa Edwards didn’t have a job for a decade as she struggled with drug addiction. That changed last March, when she got a job doing packaging and assembly work at Apricity Contract Packaging in Appleton and moved into a nearby residential treatment home. Edwards got off to a rocky...
Rising sun angle makes February sunshine feel warmer in Northeast Wisconsin
(WLUK) -- If the sunshine lately has felt a little warmer than usual, it isn't just because of our warmer temperatures. The sun angle is on the rise, and it makes a difference. Rising sun angle makes February sunshine feel warmer in Northeast Wisconsin (WLUK) While February is still typically...
Wisconsin Summer 2026 Severe Weather Alert: Madison, Kenosha Residents Urged to Understand Tornado Risks
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Tornadoes are often associated with the central Plains, but they have touched down in every state, including Wisconsin, and residents here may have only minutes to act when an alert...
