Category Archives: Local News
Health official vows transparency on coronavirus
The leader of the state's health department says when they learn something new about coronavirus, the public will know about it too. Health Services Secretary Andrea Palm says they'll be transparent. ...
Mar 04, 2020
Evers announces funding for road work
The state is handing out $75 million in new funding to road projects around Wisconsin. Governor Evers was in the Green Bay area today to announce the money will be divided between more than 150 projec...
Mar 04, 2020
ThedaCare collecting unused prescription drugs
ThedaCare is collecting unused prescription drugs at seven hospitals and the health care provider believes the boxes are having an impact. Medication Diversion Specialist Sarah Raether says since last...
Mar 04, 2020 (Image provided by ThedaCare)
Timber Rattlers hold vote on food contest
The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers are holding a food contest again this year, and time is running out to vote. There are five finalists in the baseball team's "Food Fight." Chef Charlie Behrmann says one ...
Mar 04, 2020
Animal sex abuse bill becomes law
A lawmaker from De Pere is expressing relief that a new law will make it a felony to sexually abuse an animal. Republican Sen. Andre Jacque worked on the bill for years, and Governor Evers signed it y...
Mar 04, 2020
Downtown G.B. bridge closing for 3 weeks
Starting next week, drivers in downtown Green Bay won't be able to use the Main Street Bridge for three weeks. The city is closing it for maintenance on Monday. The bridge over the Fox River is also k...
Mar 04, 2020
Evers has state join suit over border wall
Wisconsin is joining 18 other states in a lawsuit challenging President Trump's move to use $3.8 billion for the wall along the Mexican border. Governor Evers believes it's illegal for the Trump admin...
Mar 04, 2020 (Image: Office of the Governor)
Man charged with child porn again
A 31-year-old Scandinavia man is in jail, after Waupaca County Sheriff's deputies say they found a substantial amount of child pornography. Thirty-one-year-old Brett Wolberg was convicted of child por...
Mar 04, 2020
Day care owner charged with hurting kids
The owner of a day care in Oconto County is facing seven child neglect charges. Thirty-six-year-old Nicole Brewer was running "Ryan's Rascals" on Highway C in the Town of Chase. Prosecutors say a 12-w...
Mar 04, 2020
NEW Zoo penguin chicks get names
The names of two penguin chicks at the NEW Zoo are Gilbert and Linus. The zoo in the Green Bay area held an online vote, and Gilbert and Linus got 78 percent. Gilbert is named after Dr. Tracey Gilbert...
Mar 04, 2020
