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Gusty winds push a warm up and isolated storm chances to start the weekend
Tonight, scattered rain and thunderstorms are expected. Breezy southeast or southerly winds will keep temperatures warm! The low will be near 50 degrees. We are not expecting severe weather at this time, but some downpours and lightning may be noted. Saturday, plan on it being very windy and very warm!...
Brown County health officials warn of increase in pertussis cases
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Brown County Health Department confirmed there are cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, in the county. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that while the number of cases nationwide has remained low overall, cases have nearly doubled this year.
Wisconsin farmers aren’t out of the woods despite improved drought conditions
Wisconsin farmers have received some timely rains over the past few weeks, improving drought conditions as they prepare to plant their 2024 crops. Despite the improved conditions, farmers remain concerned about lingering impacts of drought conditions in 2023. Eric Harmann, a cattleman and corn and soybean farmer in Algoma, Wisconsin,...
Algoma Utilities staff engages with students on personal finance
ALGOMA – Using reallocated funds from a previous scholarship program, Algoma Utilities is engaging with Algoma High School juniors and seniors to help them better understand utility bills. Through the initiative, students received a form with 18 questions and a sample bill from Algoma Utilities and were asked to...
Hundreds convicted of a crime in Milwaukee County are at an aging state prison many want closed
State records indicate nearly 60% of the more than 1,000 men who are inmates at a state prison near Green Bay were convicted in southeast Wisconsin. And of that, 44% of the 1,014 men — that’s 445 — were convicted in Milwaukee County. Concern about conditions at...
Empty Bowls Fundraiser At Clay On Steele
Algoma gallery Clay on Steele will host a fundraiser to benefit World Central Kitchen on April 28, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. World Central Kitchen provides meals to communities impacted by humanitarian, climate, and community crises worldwide. During the Clay on Steele event, guests can buy a handmade ceramic...
Potawatomi Ski Hill Group Still Planning
The next meeting for long-range planning for a volunteer-run ski hill at Potawatomi State Park will be at 6:30 pm Monday, April 29, at Southern Door High School. Organizer Dana Wangerin said he will present a feasibility study at the meeting. Southern Door High School is located at 2073 County...
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