Green Bay
LATEST NEWS
Cervical cancer self-test is a gamechanger for women’s health
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Women have a new way to check for cervical cancer, and it’s groundbreaking. The FDA approved the first self-test for cervical cancer. Cervical cancer kills about 4,000 women every year in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and affects thousands more. It’s treatable, but because there can often be no symptoms it can go undetected.
Yogi Tea recalled for pesticide residue
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - A popular brand of tea is being recalled. The FDA says East West Tea Company is recalling 54,000 boxes of “Immune Support” Yogi Tea because of pesticide residue. Yogi Tea is sold in grocery stores nationwide. The recall notice says pesticide residues were...
Health experts say spread of bird flu to humans is low as outbreak widens
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - As outbreaks of bird flu spread among poultry in 48 states, a doctor at U.W. Health says people shouldn’t panic about the bird flu spreading to people. Overall, the risk of catching avian influenza (bird flu) is low. According to the Centers for Disease...
Gov. Evers orders special election for Mike Gallagher’s seat in Congress
MADISON, Wis. (WBAY) - Gov. Tony Evers issued an executive order Tuesday for a special election for the 8th Congressional District. The district, which includes Green Bay and much of Northeast Wisconsin, has been without a vote in the House of Representatives since Mike Gallagher resigned in April. The special...
Green Bay farmers markets begin next week
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Summer is nearly here and that means farmers market season. The farmers market on Broadway kicks off next week on Wednesday night while the Saturday farmers market on Washington and Doty Streets starts the following weekend. Jen Metcalf with Downtown Green Bay joins us in...
6 Green Bay restaurants for vegans and vegetarians to visit
GREEN BAY - In the U.S., approximately 4% of people identify as vegetarian and 1% as vegan, according to a 2023 survey done by Gallup. Vegetarians do not consume any food products that contain meat, while vegans avoid food that contains any animal product in general, like dairy and eggs. Although the...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.