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Pittsfield teen charged with shooting after he says kids egged his house
PITTSFIELD, Wis. (WBAY) - Prosecutors allege a young Brown County man threatened victims over Snapchat before a 16-year-old was shot in Pittsfield Wednesday night. Jackson Rego, 18, is due in court Friday afternoon for his initial appearance on charges including First Degree Reckless Injury by Use of a Dangerous Weapon, First Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety by Use of a Dangerous Weapon, and Endangering Safety by Reckless Use of a Firearm.
Green Bay man named ‘Deez-Nuts’ appears in court, pleads not guilty & signs $11k signature bond
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – A man in Green Bay with a one-of-kind first name was back in court, and reportedly pleaded not guilty to his two charges. According to court records, 42-year-old Deez-Nuts Kroll was back in court on May 2 for a return on warrant. He reportedly entered not-guilty pleas to all counts.
Green Bay officer-involved shooting now under internal review
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Green Bay police chief Chris Davis is addressing a decision by the Brown County District Attorney to clear one of the police officers involved in an on-duty shooting in February. Body and dashcam video shows the suspect shoot at the officer, who then fires back....
'I’m excited by this': Plan to build 21 tiny houses in Green Bay advances over Schmitt Park residents' opposition
GREEN BAY - A Green Bay committee unanimously approved a nonprofit's request to build 21 tiny homes of supportive housing on the city's east side amid strong opposition from Schmitt Park residents near the site. Veterans 1st of NEW proposed a "cottage court" development in the 2800 block of St. Anthony Drive that...
‘Ms. Adorable’ Rianna looks to be the light of your life with puppy kisses galore
Meet Rianna, she is a 3-month-old dog available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society Green Bay Campus. She weighs 13 pounds and wants to be the light of your life by making you smile, sharing lots of puppy kisses, and giving you all the love you will allow her to give.
Green Bay Police are upping patrols for Cinco de Mayo celebrations
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Green Bay Police are upping patrols this weekend in anticipation of Cinco de Mayo celebrations. The celebration falls on Sunday this year, but you will likely see added patrols out Friday night, specifically in the Main Street area. Traffic Sgt. Sean Hamill with the Green...
Green Bay Plan Commission backs controversial vet housing project
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – On Thursday night, Green Bay’s plan commission recommended moving forward with a controversial veteran housing project that would bring affordable housing to the city’s east side. The recommendation came after a public hearing that lasted around two hours with both supporters and opponents of the project voicing their opinions. The […]
Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on new home for Seymour family
SEYMOUR, Wis. (WBAY) - Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity is helping another family with a home of their own in the city of Seymour today. Nick and Sara Davis, along with their 5 children have moved 6 times over the past 8 years due to mold, pest infestation, and they’ve even faced homelessness.
Wear yellow for Sting Cancer Day
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - A local cancer support group whose ideas have spread to schools beyond Wisconsin is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Action 2 News anchor Bill Jartz emceed an event to celebrate Green Bay Preble High School’s “Sting Cancer.”. It’s an awareness group made up of...
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