‘Lot of winter left’: Outagamie County Highway Department shifting tactics to conserve salt
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – The snowfall that moved in overnight created some slick roads during drivers’ morning commutes on Wednesday, forcing Outagamie County Highway Department crews to move out early. “We got a surprise bit of snow we weren’t expecting,” Patrol Superintendent Adam Duchow said. “The night...
Closure of Green Bay prison has bipartisan support as lawmakers deem it ‘a top...
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- The closure of Green Bay Correctional Institution could become a reality. In laying out his agenda for 2026, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers urged legislators to make it happen. For decades, some Northeast Wisconsin lawmakers have been calling for the closure of GBCI -- one of the...
Drug task force officers mistaken for ICE agents in Appleton neighborhood, police say
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Law enforcement agents seen on video in an Appleton neighborhood are not affiliated with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, police said. In a Facebook post Wednesday, the Appleton Police Department confirmed the video circulating online, which shows officers in tactical uniforms in...
Crash scene cleared along Leo Frigo bridge
Traffic is moving again along the Leo Frigo bridge after an early morning crash. We're working to learn how many vehicles were involved and whether anyone was hurt.
Fire destroyed Maribel Mineral Springs Co. bottling plant in 1908
On Tuesday, June 9, 1908, sparks from a chimney started a fire that totally destroyed the bottling plant of the Maribel Mineral Springs Company in the town of Cooperstown, about 2 miles east of the village of Maribel in northwest Manitowoc County. According to the Manitowoc Daily Herald, the fire was discovered by...
Light snow returns Thursday night
Winds will gradually slow down tonight and wind chills will hold within a few degrees on either side of zero. Lows will range from the single digits north into the lower teens around the Fox Valley and Lakeside. Skies will be variably cloudy tonight with thicker clouds arriving by Thursday afternoon.
Green Bay Weather Alert: Several Inches of Snow Possible by Saturday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Wisconsin — Light snow returns to northeast Wisconsin beginning Thursday afternoon, setting up a prolonged stretch of wintry travel concerns that could last into Saturday. While this is not a major storm,...
Northeast Wisconsin seeing an increase in flu cases
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Flu cases continue to climb, sending more patients to doctors’ offices and hospitals. Medical experts say knowing the warning signs and when to seek care can make a big difference. Taking a look at the Respiratory Illness Dashboard on the Wisconsin Department of Health...
Green Bay’s Luna Glo lets you pour your own aromatic adventure
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WLUK) - A new business on Broadway in Green Bay is giving visitors the chance to make their own candles. Luna Glo Candle Bar, located at 107 N. Broadway, has been open for just over a month. The candle bar offers do-it-yourself candle pouring, custom fragrance blending, custom-order candles, private...
Menasha Police Department warns drivers of icy roads after reports of multiple crashes
MENASHA, Wis. (WFRV) – Officials in Menasha are warning drivers to drive slowly and be careful after icy roads have caused multiple crashes on Wednesday morning. According to the Menasha Police Department, officers specifically say to avoid Highway 10 eastbound/Highway 441 northbound in the Menasha area. Police are...

















