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01/27/2023

Finally being heard through the noise

Residents of Fox Crossing and Menasha have been dealing with construction sounds coming from Bucklin's Tree Service all hours of the night for years.

01/26/2023

One trail bringing two communities together

The Village of Hobart and Oneida are working with Brown County to create a recreational trail for residents.

01/26/2023

Opioid Settlement Money: Opinions sought on how it should be spent

Wisconsin is expecting more money to come in from opioid settlements, and state officials want to know how Wisconsinites want to see it spent.

01/26/2023

New Oshkosh elementary school aims to honor Menominee Tribe

After a regular board meeting, the Oshkosh Board of Education voted to name the new elementary school after the Menominee Tribe.

01/26/2023

Happy 89th birthday to Mr. Bob Uecker! ⚾

01/26/2023

Body pulled from icy Fox River in Green Lake County

A body was pulled from the Fox River on Thursday, according to the Green Lake County Sheriff's Office.

On Thursday, the Green Lake County Sheriff's Office received a call from a concerned citizen requesting a welfare check at a residence in the Town of Princeton on the Fox River.

01/26/2023

CDC gives early estimates on booster shots' effectiveness against subvariants

Data released this week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate COVID-19 booster shots provided some protection against recent subvariants.

Although most of the U.S. population is fully vaccinated, just 15.3% of those eligible have gotten an updated booster shot, according to CDC data.

01/26/2023

Ready for Flight? EAA celebrates 70th anniversary, reveals future flight inspired by past

The EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) Celebrates its 70th Anniversary!

In-Depth Interviews with the EAA on the history of homebuilding airplanes, the new innovative ideas in small aircraft and how they are helping the future of flight, bringing schools in for education.

01/26/2023

Green Bay Police investigate suspicious package of narcotics mailed to Police Chief

"It probably should go without saying, but please don’t send us drugs in the mail,” said Chief Chris Davis.

The Green Bay Police Department opened an investigation after receiving a suspicious package containing narcotics that was mailed and addressed to Police Chief Chris Davis.

01/26/2023

DNR confirms first CWD detection in wild deer harvested in Waupaca County

The Wisconsin DNR is confirming a case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a deer harvested in Waupaca County.

The deer was a hunter-harvested 2-year-old doe and is the first confirmed wild CWD-positive deer detection in Waupaca County.

01/26/2023

Fond du Lac hospital utilizing advanced cardiac scanning

SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac is using digital 3D imaging to look for artery blockages before traditional stress tests would find them.

01/26/2023

Facebook ending Donald Trump's suspension

Former President Donald Trump will be allowed back on Facebook and Instagram more than two years after he was banned.

01/26/2023

Owner reunited with abandoned dog after leaving heartbreaking note

With the help of social media, an animal shelter in Tennessee found the owner of an abandoned dog who had a heartbreaking note attached to his collar.

An animal shelter used social media to help them find the owner of a dog found abandoned with a heartbreaking note attached to his collar.

01/26/2023

EAA - The Spirit of Aviation celebrates their 70th Anniversary today! Meteorologist Brittney Merlot is in the museum now with details on where they started and what the future holds for aviation! ✈

01/26/2023

State of De Pere highlights city's continued economic growth

City officials share development plans for 2023.

State of De Pere highlights city's continued economic growth. City officials share development plans for 2023.

01/26/2023

Green Bay-area sailor describes life on board USS Gerald Ford

NBC 26 Today anchor MacLeod Hageman was invited by the U.S. Navy to participate in Sailor for a Day, and he's talking with northeastern Wisconsin sailors about their service.

01/26/2023

Inspiring the next generation of firefighters

The Howard-Suamico School District received a $25,000 state grant to fund firefighter certification classes at Bay Port High School and new equipment.

01/26/2023

Construction moving along at Oshkosh Boys & Girls Club

Construction is continuing to move along for the building expansion and new community center at the Oshkosh Boys & Girls Club.

01/25/2023

Fond du Lac K9 units key in drug busts, tracking suspects, finding missing persons

The number of K9 units at the Fond du Lac Sheriff's Department has doubled in the past two years—and the department said they are essential in drug busts and finding missing persons.

01/25/2023

Greater Green Bay Chamber launches new 'tech-tastic' program

The Green Bay Chamber of Commerce has announced its new acceleration program for small tech companies. A 10-week program that is designed to help start-up businesses get their foot in the door.

The Greater Green Bay Chamber has announced its new acceleration program for small tech companies. A 10-week program that is designed to help start-up businesses get their foot in the door.

01/25/2023

Chris Stapleton to sing national anthem at Super Bowl LVII

Other Super Bowl performers have also been announced!

The NFL announced the pregame entertainment lineup for the Super Bowl LVII, which will take place at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Feb. 12. Award-winning musician and songwriter...

01/25/2023

West De Pere School District progressing on strategic plan

The district has focused on staffing and student wellness.

West De Pere School District progressing on strategic plan. The district has focused on staffing and student wellness.

01/25/2023

Second teenager dies after fatal weekend crash in Fond du Lac County

A second teenager has died following a weekend crash in Fond du Lac County, his school confirmed Wednesday.

01/25/2023

FDA will soon decide whether to recommend yearly COVID-19 vaccines

The FDA’s advisory panel will meet tomorrow to discuss what the next COVID-19 vaccines should target.

Officials say it will be hard to know which variants to target in the vaccine as we do with the yearly flu vaccine because covid is a lot harder to predict.

01/25/2023

UW-Green Bay Director of Athletics Josh Moon talks about the future

After firing men's basketball coach Will Ryan yesterday, UW-Green Bay Director of Athletics Josh Moon says he wants to see the Phoenix draw on their past tradition of winning as they move into the future.

Background: https://www.nbc26.com/marketplace/contests/college-hoops/report-uwgb-parting-ways-with-mens-basketball-coach-will-ryan

01/25/2023

Pope Francis says homosexuality not a crime

Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as "unjust."

Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust,” saying God loves all his children just as they are.

01/25/2023

US to send M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine

The Biden administration will announce today plans to send 31 M1 Abrams tanks to assist Ukraine in fending off Russian attacks.

Given the timeframe, it is a sign that the U.S. expects the battle between the two nations won't come to an end anytime soon.

01/25/2023

Former AT&T customers still entitled to partial refund over data throttling

Here's what you need to know if you think you qualify:

The FTC said AT&T failed to disclose it would slow internet data speeds for customers who would go over a certain amount of data.

01/25/2023

Sheboygan authorities ask for help finding child missing since December

Sheboygan authorities are asking for help in finding a 13-year-old boy who was last seen on December 26.

"Please attempt to locate the missing juvenile C**t Klinzing (13). He was last seen leaving his foster residence," sheriff's office said.

01/25/2023

Rodgers open to possibility of playing elsewhere next season

The four-time MVP quarterback is still deciding whether he wants to return to the Packers, retire or request a trade.

Aaron Rodgers says he hasn’t decided whether to continue playing next season. However, he is adjusting to the possibility he could end his career somewhere other than Green Bay.

01/25/2023

Wisconsin Humane Society brings back 'Poorly Drawn Pets' fundraiser

WHS announced it's bringing back its Poorly Drawn Pet fundraiser. However, not for long!

Have you ever wanted a drawing of your furry friend? What about a really poorly drawn pet photo? Well, now you can thanks to the Wisconsin Humane Society!

01/25/2023

Snowmobile trail conditions with Meteorologist Brittney Merlot in Shawano!

01/25/2023

Walmart giving raises to new, current employees

The pay rate varies by location— with some associates expected to earn as much as $19 per hour.

In a memo to employees, John Furner, president and CEO of Walmart U.S., said the company is taking numerous steps to invest in employees, including by offering raises to current and new associates.

01/25/2023

Evers promises a tax cut, compromise to increase funding

Gov. Tony Evers announced Tuesday he wants to work with Republicans to divert as much as 20% of the state's sales tax revenue to help fund local communities.

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers announced Tuesday he wants to work with Republicans to divert as much as 20% of the state's sales tax revenue to help fund local communities.

01/25/2023

City of Green Bay employees offered down payment assistance

If you're a new or current City of Green Bay employee looking to buy a home, the city is offering $5,000 down payment assistance.

01/25/2023

Testimony begins on day two of Fuhrman trial

The trial of Grant Fuhrman, charged with attempted homicide of an Oshkosh High School Resource Officer, began in earnest Tuesday at the Winnebago County Courthouse.

01/25/2023

Community mourns crash victims as sheriff's department says roadway may be dangerous

The Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Department said the roadway where a crash on Saturday killed one teen and injured another could be dangerous.

01/25/2023

Coal company relocation could take several years

It has been nearly a year since Brown County received a $15 million state grant to possibly relocate the C. Reiss Coal Company to the former Pulliam Plant site at the mouth of the Fox River.

01/24/2023

The Grand Chute community has rallied in support of a police officer battling cancer

The Grand Chute community has rallied in support of a police officer battling cancer. She shares how the community she vowed to protect and serve is doing the same for her.

01/24/2023

University of Wisconsin System latest to ban TikTok

The University of Wisconsin System has joined a number of universities across the country in banning the popular social media app TikTok on school devices.