Kathryn Bracho WBAY

10/26/2021

UPDATE: all lanes of Hwy. 76 back open after crash at Hwy. 10 intersection

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: crash on Highway 76 at Highway 10 in Winnebago County. Left lanes of north- and southbound sides are blocked. Watch for first responders. #FirstAlert

10/26/2021

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: crash on Highway 76 at Highway 10 in Winnebago County. Left lanes of north- and southbound sides are blocked. Watch for first responders. #FirstAlert

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: crash on Highway 76 at Highway 10 in Winnebago County. Left lanes of north- and southbound sides are blocked. Watch for first responders. #FirstAlert

10/26/2021

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: southbound I-41 traffic at a crawl south of the Hwy. 47 (Richmond) exit in Appleton. #FirstAlert

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: southbound I-41 traffic at a crawl south of the Hwy. 47 (Richmond) exit in Appleton. #FirstAlert

10/26/2021

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC UPDATE: I-41 moving well again near the Prospect exit in Fox Crossing after crews cleared a vehicle that was on fire. #FirstAlert

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC UPDATE: I-41 moving well again near the Prospect exit in Fox Crossing after crews cleared a vehicle that was on fire. #FirstAlert

10/26/2021

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC UPDATE: northbound I-41 exit from Prospect blocked in Fox Crossing area because of vehicle fire. Northbound I-41 also slow. Head north to College to get on northbound I-41. Take 441 northbound to avoid area. #FirstAlert

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC UPDATE: northbound I-41 exit from Prospect blocked in Fox Crossing area because of vehicle fire. Northbound I-41 also slow. Head north to College to get on northbound I-41. Take 441 northbound to avoid area. #FirstAlert

10/26/2021

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: vehicle fire slowing traffic in the northbound lanes of I-41 in Grand Chute south of College Avenue. Watch for first responders. #FirstAlert

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: vehicle fire slowing traffic in the northbound lanes of I-41 in Grand Chute south of College Avenue. Watch for first responders. #FirstAlert

10/25/2021

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: southbound Highway 22 closed at County QQ in Waupaca County after a crash. County K is an alt. route option. #FirstAlert

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: southbound Highway 22 closed at County QQ in Waupaca County after a crash. County K is an alt. route option. #FirstAlert

10/21/2021

Wearing pink for #BreastCancerAwareness We know breast cancer has affected many of your lives and we send you our good thoughts.

Wearing pink for #BreastCancerAwareness We know breast cancer has affected many of your lives and we send you our good thoughts.

10/21/2021

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: crash in southbound lanes of I-41 south of the Richmond (Hwy. 47) exit in Appleton. Traffic backed up past Meade. 441 south is alternate route through the Valley. #FirstAlert

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: crash in southbound lanes of I-41 south of the Richmond (Hwy. 47) exit in Appleton. Traffic backed up past Meade. 441 south is alternate route through the Valley. #FirstAlert

10/19/2021

Kewaunee County Emergency Management & Kewaunee Co. Hwy. Dept. adding two new signs warning drivers about high water. Will primarily be used at flood-prone intersection of County Hwy. AB and County Hwy. K. #TurnAroundDontDrown

Kewaunee County Emergency Management & Kewaunee Co. Hwy. Dept. adding two new signs warning drivers about high water. Will primarily be used at flood-prone intersection of County Hwy. AB and County Hwy. K. #TurnAroundDontDrown

10/19/2021

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: Bayview (Hwy. 42/57) bridge in Sturgeon Bay closed today and tomorrow, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Downtown bridges are alternate routes. #FirstAlert

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: Bayview (Hwy. 42/57) bridge in Sturgeon Bay closed today and tomorrow, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Downtown bridges are alternate routes. #FirstAlert

10/18/2021

We know vehicle vs. deer crashes peak in October and November in Wisconsin. But do you know what to do if you encounter one? If a deer collision is unavoidable:
➡️ Brake firmly
➡️ Stay in your lane
➡️ Swerving can result in a more serious crash

10/18/2021

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: crash in eastbound lanes of 172 in Ashwaubenon just west of the Fox River. Traffic is slow. I-43 south is an alternate route across the city. #FirstAlert

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: crash in eastbound lanes of 172 in Ashwaubenon just west of the Fox River. Traffic is slow. I-43 south is an alternate route across the city. #FirstAlert

10/18/2021

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: Bayview (Hwy. 42/57) bridge in Sturgeon Bay closing Tuesday and Wednesday. Crews will be flagging cars across on Thursday and next week. Downtown bridges are alt. route. #FirstAlert

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: Bayview (Hwy. 42/57) bridge in Sturgeon Bay closing Tuesday and Wednesday. Crews will be flagging cars across on Thursday and next week. Downtown bridges are alt. route. #FirstAlert

10/14/2021

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC *correct camera*: I-43 northbound over the Leo Frigo bridge in Green Bay down to one lane--an emergency vehicle is in the right lane. #FirstAlert

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC *correct camera*: I-43 northbound over the Leo Frigo bridge in Green Bay down to one lane--an emergency vehicle is in the right lane. #FirstAlert

10/14/2021

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: I-43 northbound over the Leo Frigo bridge in Green Bay down to one lane--an emergency vehicle is in the right lane. #FirstAlert

10/12/2021

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: wet roads in some areas this morning. Take it slow! #FirstAlert

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: wet roads in some areas this morning. Take it slow! #FirstAlert

10/11/2021

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: crash in east/northbound lanes of 10/441 near the Midway exit in the Menasha area. Watch for first responders. #FirstAlert

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: crash in east/northbound lanes of 10/441 near the Midway exit in the Menasha area. Watch for first responders. #FirstAlert

10/11/2021

It's a FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY for the risk of heavy or strong t'storms this afternoon & early evening. They may have downpours, gusty winds & hail... Here's Pinpoint Predictor tracking them pushing into northeast Wisconsin:

It's a FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY for the risk of heavy or strong t'storms this afternoon & early evening. They may have downpours, gusty winds & hail... Here's Pinpoint Predictor tracking them pushing into northeast Wisconsin:

10/08/2021

UPDATE: S. Oneida is back open.

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: S. Oneida St. closed between Western & Mason in Green Bay after semi truck clipped a utility pole, knocking down power lines. GB police say the road could be closed several hours. Power to homes in area and Franklin Middle School could be affected #FirstAlert

10/08/2021

Somehow we all ended up in shades of blue this morning – hopefully that bodes well for the Brewers today! Have a great weekend, everyone! 🙂👍🏼

Somehow we all ended up in shades of blue this morning – hopefully that bodes well for the Brewers today! Have a great weekend, everyone! 🙂👍🏼

10/08/2021

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: S. Oneida St. closed between Western & Mason in Green Bay after semi truck clipped a utility pole, knocking down power lines. GB police say the road could be closed several hours. Power to homes in area and Franklin Middle School could be affected #FirstAlert

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: S. Oneida St. closed between Western & Mason in Green Bay after semi truck clipped a utility pole, knocking down power lines. GB police say the road could be closed several hours. Power to homes in area and Franklin Middle School could be affected #FirstAlert

10/08/2021

150 YEARS AGO: THE GREAT PESHTIGO FIRE

150 YEARS AGO: THE GREAT PESHTIGO FIRE

10/08/2021

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: misty, gray and foggy on the roads this morning. Take it slow! #FirstAlert

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: misty, gray and foggy on the roads this morning. Take it slow! #FirstAlert

10/07/2021

Read Michael's story as part of #HispanicHeritageMonth! (By the way, I'm married to a WBAY TV-2 videojournalist named Michael, but not this one! 🙂) If you missed any of the posts on the EIGHT (!) Latinos in our newsroom, go to the WBAY TV-2 page and click on photos.

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH: Action 2 News videojournalist Michael Wengrzyn grew up learning about his culture from his mom. His mom was born and raised in Honduras. Here's Michael's story:

10/07/2021

Happy birthday to my dear friend!

Happy birthday to my dear friend!

10/06/2021

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC UPDATE: traffic still down to one lane on I-41 northbound in the Appleton area after a crash south of the Richmond (Hwy. 47) exit. Crews working to remove vehicles from median. #FirstAlert

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC UPDATE: traffic still down to one lane on I-41 northbound in the Appleton area after a crash south of the Richmond (Hwy. 47) exit. Crews working to remove vehicles from median. #FirstAlert

10/06/2021

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: traffic slow on I-41 in Appleton because of a crash south of the Richmond (Hwy. 47) exit. This cam shows slow SB traffic, but south of this spot, NB is backed up, too. FOG is thick in the area. 441 is an alt. route through the Valley. #FirstAlert

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: traffic slow on I-41 in Appleton because of a crash south of the Richmond (Hwy. 47) exit. This cam shows slow SB traffic, but south of this spot, NB is backed up, too. FOG is thick in the area. 441 is an alt. route through the Valley. #FirstAlert

10/06/2021

UPDATE: westbound 29 now back open in Shawano County. #FirstAlert

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: westbound Highway 29 still closed this morning near Angelica in Shawano County after a semi tipped and spilled its contents late Tuesday afternoon. County S to County F is an alt. route option. #FirstAlert

10/06/2021

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: it's foggy in some areas this morning! Please slow down, increase following distance, and turn on your low beams. #FirstAlert

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: it's foggy in some areas this morning! Please slow down, increase following distance, and turn on your low beams. #FirstAlert

10/06/2021

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: westbound Highway 29 still closed this morning near Angelica in Shawano County after a semi tipped and spilled its contents late Tuesday afternoon. County S to County F is an alt. route option. #FirstAlert

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: westbound Highway 29 still closed this morning near Angelica in Shawano County after a semi tipped and spilled its contents late Tuesday afternoon. County S to County F is an alt. route option. #FirstAlert

10/05/2021

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC UPDATE: a view from the north of the crash on southbound I-41 between the Richmond (Hwy. 47) and 441 exits in the Appleton area. Southbound traffic still extremely slow, northbound picking up. #FirstAlert

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC UPDATE: a view from the north of the crash on southbound I-41 between the Richmond (Hwy. 47) and 441 exits in the Appleton area. Southbound traffic still extremely slow, northbound picking up. #FirstAlert

10/05/2021

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: traffic slow in both directions on I-41 near the Richmond (Hwy. 47) exit in Appleton. A car appears to be in the ditch on the southbound side. #FirstAlert

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: traffic slow in both directions on I-41 near the Richmond (Hwy. 47) exit in Appleton. A car appears to be in the ditch on the southbound side. #FirstAlert

10/04/2021

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: some mist and drizzle in the air this morning. Slow down if you can! #FirstAlert

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: some mist and drizzle in the air this morning. Slow down if you can! #FirstAlert

10/02/2021

I hope you read this—Casey is sharing her story for #HispanicHeritageMonth!

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH: Casey Torres WBAY grew up with migrant farmworkers who sacrificed to help her live her American Dream. Here's Casey's story: