Appleton man sentenced for shooting at vehicle during road rage incident
APPLETON (WLUK) -- Luke Vandenheuvel was sentenced Friday to two years in prison for firing a shot into another vehicle during a road rage incident. Vandenheuvel, 22, previously pleaded no contest to second-degree reckless injury for the July 13 incident. He was also placed on extended supervision for three years...
As downtown development continues, Green Bay officials address myths about lack of parking
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- As Green Bay continues to see more residential and commercial development in its downtown area, some residents and visitors are questioning the availability of parking spots. But city officials say that while downtown may seem congested right now due to construction projects, there are still...
Neighbors near Greenleaf believe data center is behind lucrative land offers
Kyle Swalheim always dreamed of owning a home in the country. He’s made that dream a reality. Swalheim lives in an old brick farmhouse with a wrap-around porch in the rural village of Greenleaf in Brown County, near a small river where his children swim during the summer. “It’s...
St. Norbert Abbey elects young new leader with local ties
DE PERE (WLUK) -- The Norbertine Community of St. Norbert Abbey has a new leader. On Thursday, the Very Rev. Bradley R. Vanden Branden, O. Praem., was elected as the eighth abbot in the Abbey's 133-year history. His nine-year term begins immediately. Vanden Branden, 38, is the youngest abbot ever...
Wisconsin Weather Alert Today: 1–3 Inches of Snow Snarl Morning Travel in Green Bay
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Wisconsin – Light snow coats roads and parking lots this morning as headlights glow through fog and mist across northeast Wisconsin. Even thin snow cover is enough to turn untreated pavement slick,...
Green Bay, WI – Snow Today, Bitter Cold Next Week; Wind Chills −20°
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Green Bay, Wisconsin – After a snowy and slow morning commute, off-and-on light snow will continue across northeast Wisconsin into Saturday, followed by a sharp drop in temperatures and dangerously cold...
Appleton Police Department: 20-year-old speeding driver arrested for 1st OWI
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – Police in Appleton say a recent traffic stop for a speeding driver ended in an arrest of a 20-year-old for Operating While Intoxicated. According to the Appleton Police Department, an officer conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 441 witnessed a vehicle going 85mph in a 65mph zone. The...
Kaukauna fitness center relocates to new and improved facility | The Buzz
IronForge Fitness + Training is now open in its new, recently constructed location, allowing it to expand offerings for its members. The business relocated from its former spot at W5037 Amy Ave. in Kaukauna to W3223 Springfield Drive in Buchanan, a grand opening took place on Jan. 3 to celebrate. With the move to the...
Green Bay schools report typical winter illnesses as flu surges across the state
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Respiratory illness remains high across Wisconsin, according to the most recent data from the Department of Health Services. That increase has been driven largely by the flu, but in Green Bay schools, nurses say they’re seeing a seasonal mix of illnesses, not a surge, and it’s not uncommon...
Pillars, Harbor House provide shelter for homeless people in Appleton area
Reader question: How many shelters are available to homeless people in the Appleton area? Answer: Pillars operates two shelters in Appleton, one for adults and one for adults and families, and Harbor House provides emergency shelter for victims of domestic or sexual violence. The Pillars Adult Shelter is located at...
