47-year-old Outagamie County woman killed in crash, 19-year-old seriously injured
CENTER, Wis. (WFRV) – A 47-year-old woman from Nichols was killed shortly before 6 a.m. on Wednesday after an SUV reportedly crossed a center line and struck her vehicle. According to the Outagamie County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched at 5:55 a.m. for the two-vehicle crash near the intersection of County...
‘It’s an overwhelming challenge’: Hundreds of homeless Appleton students overload school district
APPLETON, Wis. — There’s a disturbing trend in Wisconsin’s public schools. The number of students identifying as homeless increased last year to 20,195, according to data from the Wisconsin Policy Forum. In 2023, that number was 18,510. This is the highest number of homeless students since 2019.
Veteran transitional housing programs in Chippewa Falls, Green Bay close doors
Facilities assisting homeless Wisconsin veterans in Chippewa Falls and Green Bay have closed and — as of Tuesday — their funding officially ran out. The Veterans Housing and Recovery Program locations provided transitional housing, job training and substance abuse counseling in the northern Wisconsin cities with a...
Cuts to two Wisconsin veterans programs officially take effect this month
State lawmakers have failed to find a solution to stop cuts taking effect in October to two Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs programs that help veterans struggling with homelessness and mental health issues. The Veterans Housing and Recovery Program (VHRP) is closing two of its locations, one in Chippewa...
Green Bay woman, two passengers arrested after high-speed chase
A 26-year-old woman from Green Bay and two male passengers were arrested Tuesday evening after a high-speed chase through Fond du Lac County.
Catch Ale on the Trail: Scenic hikes, beer, and fun for all ages in...
SUAMICO (WLUK) -- Get out on scenic trails this weekend with a fall event in Brown County. Friday, Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve is hosting Ale on the Trail. From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., receive beer samplings along a 2.25 mile hike. Bring the whole family, including furry friends, to enjoy...
Federal judge tosses lawsuit over wrongful death of Jimmie Sanders
APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) - A federal judge has dismissed a federal civil lawsuit filed by the family of a man killed by an Appleton Police officer more than eight years ago. Lieutenant Jay Steinke shot 33-year-old Jimmie Sanders at Jack’s Apple Pub in May 2017. Steinke was responding to...
Charity night at Green Bay pub turns pints into support for Alzheimer’s families
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Irish Temper in downtown Green Bay hosted a charity night today to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. From 4 to 8 p.m., the pub donated 100% of proceeds from every pint of Guinness sold to support Alzheimer’s care, research, and community programs. The night featured a “celebrity bartender...
Mother continues search for missing son three years later
OCONTO – Oconto resident Tonya Sampley has lived every mother’s nightmare for the past three years. On Oct. 31, 2022, her 21-year-old son Jacob Wenzel went out on Halloween and didn’t return, she said. Authorities confirmed that Wenzel has not been declared dead, making this a three-year-long...
UnitedHealthcare customers could lose coverage at Ascension Wisconsin
(WLUK) -- Some patients of Ascension Wisconsin are at risk of losing in-network insurance coverage on Wednesday. Ascension's contract with UnitedHealthcare expires on Tuesday. If a new deal is not reached, Ascension's hospitals and providers will be out of network for people enrolled in certain plans. In a statement...
