Category Archives: Local News
Judge dismisses lawsuit against G.B. police
A federal judge is dismissing a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the estate of a man shot and killed by Green Bay police in 2015. Joseph Biegert's mother claims the officers violated her son's Fourth A...
Sep 04, 2019
Possible coroner switch may have to wait
There's talk of possibly eliminating the coroner's position in Winnebago County, and switching to a medical examiner. County Executive Mark Harris says they might have to wait until the end of outgoin...
Sep 04, 2019
Local chef to be featured on NBC's 'Today'
A local chef is going to be on national TV Thursday morning for a cooking contest in connection with the Packers' season opener at the Chicago Bears. Ace Champion was invited onto NBC's "Today" show t...
Sep 04, 2019
Ascension offers video doctor visits
A local health care provider is giving people the option of seeing a doctor online through a video visit. Ascension Wisconsin is starting the 24-7 service. Chief Nursing Officer Heather Schimmers says...
Sep 03, 2019
Man, woman arrested for throwing puppies into pond
Police arrested two people in Fond du Lac after they say they threw two puppies into a stormwater pond on the city's southwest side. Officers say someone took a video of the suspects throwing the pupp...
Sep 03, 2019
DNR announces new plans to fight CWD
The DNR is announcing some new plans to deal with chronic wasting disease in the state's deer population. Natural Resources Board vice-chair Greg Kazmierski says they want to have a less aggressive ap...
Sep 03, 2019
Baldwin pushes for federal rules for PFAS
A U.S. Senator from Wisconsin wants to set national standards for what are known as PFAS. They're a chemical found in firefighting foam. Tyco Fire Products in Marinette used to test it and some got in...
Sep 03, 2019
Brett Favre and SNL's Super Fans discuss Packers/Bears rivalry
Happy 100th Birthday to the National Football League. Here's Brett Favre talking with with Bill Swerski's Super Fans from Saturday Night Live to discuss the history of the Packers and the Bears ahead ...
Sep 03, 2019
County to consider medical examiner switch
Winnebago County leaders will at least look into dropping the coroner's office, and hiring a medical examiner instead. The debate is coming after the resignation of embattled Coroner Barry Busby. He's...
Sep 03, 2019
Police watching drivers at crosswalks
Police are out in the Green Bay area to make sure drivers are stopping for people in crosswalks. Green Bay Capt. Kevin Warych says they'll have people watching throughout the school year. He says cros...
Sep 03, 2019
