A Wisconsin whitefish refuge offers lessons for Michigan. But will it last?
STURGEON BAY, WISCONSIN — It’s midmorning in late February, and Bruce Smith is regaling two ice fishing buddies when a tug on his line interrupts the story. “There we go!” he shouts as a shimmering 23-inch whitefish appears through a hole in the ice. “That’ll make a nice filet.”
WisDOT outlines US 45 and WIS 54 construction plans at public info session
(WTAQ-WLUK) — The WisDOT is hosting a construction informational meeting on a pair of projects in Waupaca and Outagamie counties. The projects will be on US 45 between Givens Road and Church Road and WIS 54 between W Jeanne Street and County S in Waupaca and Outagamie counties. The...
CP Telethon raises $1.373 million in 72nd annual fundraiser
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - The CP Telethon, known as the longest-running local telethon in the country, wrapped up its 72nd year with a big showing. The final total was $1,373,332, which CP says will go directly to support its programs and service locations across Northeast Wisconsin. In a single...
188 critters safely surrendered at 1000 Islands exotic pet event
KAUKAUNA — J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue, in partnership with 1000 Islands Environmental Center, Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance, and the University of Wisconsin Sea Grant / Water Resources Institutes, successfully hosted an Exotic Pet Surrender Event over the weekend at the 1000 Islands Environmental Center in Kaukauna. The...
Dog attacks boy in Menasha neighborhood
MENASHA, Wis. (WBAY) - Menasha police are looking for a dog that attacked a boy on Sunday afternoon. According to police, the dog aggressively approached a 14-year-old boy and tried to bite him. The boy got away but had significant scratches. The incident happened near the intersection of Grove and...
11 Fox Valley businesses opened, closed or relocated in February | The Buzz
February was a busy month for updates from The Buzz, introducing new stores and announcing closures and relocations. The Buzz put together a list of these updates. We also included a list of businesses that plan to open soon in the Fox Valley. 4 businesses opened in the Fox Valley Pixel Joy Arcades , 4301 W....
Green Bay native ‘Magic Mitch’ takes on The Pancake Place breakfast challenge
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – It was another bout between man and food on Sunday as Green Bay’s own ‘Magic Mitch’ took on the breakfast challenge at The Pancake Place on Military Avenue. Green Bay native and foodie influencer, Mitch Dombrowski attempted his latest breakfast challenge, this time at the local fan-favorite,...
Wisconsin gas prices jump 30 cents in a week, more gas hikes expected
(WLUK) -- Average gasoline prices in Green Bay have risen 30.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.13/g today, according to GasBuddy. Appleton- $3.08/g, up 35.4 cents per gallon from last week's $2.73/g. Wisconsin- $3.15/g, up 39.1 cents per gallon from last week's $2.76/g. Michigan- $3.58/g, up 62.5...
Reader asks what’s going on at Aurora BayCare on Green Bay’s east side
Reader question: What is happening at Aurora BayCare Medical Center? ... It appears as though an addition is under construction. The farm house and buildings were razed late 2025. Cranes, heavy duty equipment are on site, etc. The area off Greenbrier Road is fenced in. Is the hospital expanding services, is there an...
Few lingering showers around the region today
Last night’s showers and thunderstorms have moved out of the area, leaving us with a few lingering showers and some mist/drizzle this morning. Dense fog may sharply reduce visibility throughout the first part of today. The visibility will be under a mile in most locations and could be locally dense in spots. Fog...
