Green Bay Man Convicted in Multi-State Drug Distribution Case
A Green Bay man has been convicted in a federal Fentanyl trafficking case. A federal jury found 29-year-old Ricky Q. Chambers guilty on charges of Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl and Distribution of Fentanyl after less than 15 minutes of deliberation. Chambers frequently visited Phoenix, Arizona, where he purchased...
What is The Oldest City in The State of Wisconsin?
Green Bay’s history is split between its initial discovery and its permanent settlement, both driven by the French fur trade. Jean Nicolet (1634): The French explorer Jean Nicolet landed at Red Banks (northeast of the modern city) in 1634. Legend says he believed he was on the verge of finding a route to China, so he...
35-year-old man accused of multiple Oshkosh robberies arrested in Grand Chute
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) – A 35-year-old man allegedly connected to multiple burglary investigations was arrested on Wednesday in Grand Chute. According to the Oshkosh Police Department, the suspect was connected to burglaries on Tuesday at multiple Oshkosh businesses. The first incident was reported just before 10 a.m....
Appleton police, US Marshals nab fugitive
APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) - A wanted fugitive was captured in Appleton Wednesday afternoon, briefly impacting traffic. The Appleton Police Department and U.S. Marshals Service coordinated the arrest of Isaiah Hipp, a 21-year-old Appleton man, on W. Calumet St. Hipp tried to get away but was found with help from the...
Family sues foundry over workplace death at De Pere facility
DE PERE, Wis. (WBAY) - The family of a man who died in a workplace accident at C.A. Lawton Co. Foundry has filed a federal lawsuit against the company. Christopher Bridges, 24, was killed in August 2022 when a casting weighing hundreds of pounds fell on him as he tried to remove rigging equipment.
Let us know which Green Bay-area restaurant has the best fish fry
A classic Friday fish fry has been a staple in Wisconsin for years, and as Lent approaches, the meal will only become more popular. Lent is the 40-day holiday where those who participate abstain from consumption of red meat, sweets and alcohol. In return, many turn to fish-fry dinners and seafood for alternatives. ...
Wisconsin DOT announces years of I-41 northbound construction work in Green Bay
Drivers on Green Bay’s west side should prepare for years of construction work as the Wisconsin Department of Transportation begins a multi-phase preservation project on I-41 and nearby routes.
Early morning snow could lead to slick driving conditions
(WLUK) -- Snow showers this morning could create slippery roads for your morning commute. You can check road conditions here. Well have snow showers this morning, with 1 to 2 inches of accumulation by noon. Following the morning snow, we'll have cloudy skies and a high of 31. Tonight will...
Pair of Lawrence University faculty win GRAMMY award
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – The 68th annual GRAMMY Awards on February 1 saw a lot of big names win big prizes, and two of the award winners are coming right back to northeast Wisconsin. Lawrence University professors Michael Clayville and Erin Lesser, members of a 22-person band, Alarm Will Sound, earned a GRAMMY as part...
St. Norbert College storage fire causes $250,000 in damage
DE PERE, Wis. (WBAY) - De Pere Fire Rescue says a maintenance storage facility fire on the St. Norbert College campus resulted in $250,000 in damages. Crews responded shortly after 5 o’clock Wednesday night to the storage facility on Third Street. Flames and smoke were coming from the roof.
