Man convicted in fatal Oconto County crash admits to heroin use
OCONTO (WLUK) – Zackery Wimber, who admitted to using heroin shortly before a fatal traffic crash, was convicted Tuesday. Wimber, 31, pleaded no contest to four counts, including homicide by intoxicated use of a motor vehicle for the Sept. 8 crash. Six other counts were dismissed. Sentencing is scheduled for Sept....
AbleLight Thrift Shop in Green Bay relocating
GREEN BAY – AbleLight Thrift Shop is set to open at its new location – 2269 True Lane – in September, after closing earlier this month on Military Avenue to prepare for the move. “We’ve been at [the Military Avenue] location for more than 45 successful years...
A hot and humid Tuesday with storms moving in Wednesday
Tuesday will be sunny, hot and humid with a high of 89. Wednesday will be mostly cloudy with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the afternoon into the evening, and a high of 83. We could have some showers Thursday with skies clearing and a high of 72.
Grand Chute man arrested following road rage shooting, police say
A 22-year-old Grand Chute man is in custody after police say he shot at another man during a road rage incident.
Green Bay hosts third annual garden walk showcasing seven private gardens this Saturday
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- Stroll through seven private gardens at this weekend's garden walk. The Gardeners Club of Green Bay's 3rd Annual Garden Walk is set for Saturday. Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., take in the sights and smells from private gardens around our area. Good Day Wisconsin spent...
Prosecutors drop, then refile, charges in Green Bay attempted homicide
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Charges have been refiled against a Greenfield man accused of a stabbing in Green Bay. Jaharrie Jelks, 31, is accused of stabbing a 56-year-old man in December. Online court documents say the original charges against Jelks were dismissed without prejudice on Monday, meaning the case...
GBAPS school board braces for budget cuts amid federal funding freeze, state aid shortfall
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- The Green Bay Area Public School District is already thinking about going to referendum. This comes as officials say the new biennial state budgetdoes not address the district's financial needs. On Monday night, the GBAPS Board of Education discussed preliminary budget plans and impacts over the...
Annual fundraiser golf outing raises over $15k for Green Bay dog rescue
(WFRV) – The 6th Annual Charity Golf Outing at Crystal Springs hosting by the Misfit Mutts Dog Rescue in Green Bay was a sold-out success, raising an impressive $15,733.92 for local rescue efforts. A Facebook post from Misfit Mutts says golfers enjoyed sunshine, scenic greens, and great food from Jackson Point on...
Slew of large-scale events fly into Fox Cities, Green Bay
OSHJOSH, Wis. — Oshkosh and surrounding communities are a week away from seeing thousands of people at EAA AirVenture. Anna Murphy-Pociask of Discover Oshkosh said the week-long airshow and convention is one of the marquee events in the region each summer. “This is one of our busiest times of...
Appleton plans pedestrian and bike upgrades for French Road overpass in I-41 expansion
APPLETON (WLUK) -- The French Road overpass in Appleton has no sidewalks, and only enough room for two cars to cross I-41. Since the bridge has to be rebuilt as part of the I-41 expansion project, the city is looking to make some upgrades. “The intent would be that, since...