Good Samaritan helps rescue semi driver after crash into Wrightstown gas station
A Wrightstown-area man's quick thinking and decisive action helped rescue a semi-truck driver Thursday morning after a dramatic crash into a local gas station.
Packers Could Bring More Business Downtown
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Appleton Area School District discusses options to address funding gap ahead of board vote
APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) - The Appleton Area School District appeared alongside state Representative Lee Snodgrass to discuss possible ways to close the funding gap in public education, both in Appleton and statewide. This comes as the school district plans to go to a referendum in April to address a $13...
Heavy Rains Suspected Cause for Manure Runoff
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is responding to a manure spill reported in Kewaunee County, East of Casco, along Highway 54. The DNR was notified Friday morning, Jan. 9, of manure discharging from a field operated by El-Na Farms into a stream that feeds into Rio Creek, where bass fishing is prevalent....
Habitat for Humanity, Fox Valley businesses continue efforts to expand affordable housing
FOX CROSSING (WLUK) -- A Fox Crossing family of three was given the keys to their own home Thursday. The hard work of Habitat for Humanity, community partners and dedicated volunteers made it possible. According to the most recent count from Habitat for Humanity, the Fox Valley needs more than...
Local business in Neenah donates millions of medical masks
NEENAH, Wis. (WBAY) - Eight semi-trucks filled with medical masks from 5K Fibres will head to Minnesota as a way to repurpose them and keep it from going into a landfill. Six years after the start of the pandemic, companies like 5K Fibres are sitting on a surplus of medical masks.
Menasha police officer officially charged with misconduct while in public office
MENASHA, Wis. (WFRV) – The Menasha Police Officer accused of stalking following an investigation by the Appleton Police Department has officially been charged. A criminal complaint acquired by Local 5 alleges that Cristian Morales committed misconduct while in public office, a Class I felony punishable by up to 3.5...
Green Bay Firefighters Call for Extra Help During Major House Fire
A person was rescued by Green Bay Metro Firefighters after a house fire yesterday (December 8th). The department was called to a home in the 1100 block of Royal Blvd just after 6:00 a.m. after firefighters got an initial report of a possible person trapped inside. Upon arrival, fire crews...
Lengthy K9 track, drone lead search for domestic violence suspect in Appleton wooded area
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – After a domestic violence suspect fled from officers at an Appleton home, K9s and a drone were used to find the suspect in a wooded area. Earlier this week, officers with the Appleton Police Department say they were contacted by the Green Bay Police Department to help find a wanted domestic […]
Protest and vigil held in Appleton to honor woman killed in Minneapolis ICE shooting
APPLETON (WLUK) -- Protesters gathered at Houdini Plaza Friday evening to voice their opposition toward Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in cities across the U.S. A vigil was also held for Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother of three who was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis...
