Lamers Bus Lines plans new building after total destruction from July 27 tornado

MENASHA, Wis. (WFRV) — The July 27th Tornado left many businesses and municipalities still picking up the pieces. The tornado destroyed the Fox Crossing Fire Department 41 and damaged Lamers Bus Lines’ building; two months later, both operations are figuring out how to move forward.  The fire station damage cost the department 3 valuable pieces […]

Nitschke Bridge to close for most of October

GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- One of downtown Green Bay's bridges is closing for nearly three weeks. Public works officials say the Ray Nitschke Memorial Bridge, which connects Dousman and Main streets across the Fox River, will be closed from Oct. 12-30 for construction work. Neither vehicles nor pedestrians will be able to cross the bridge. Drivers will be detoured onto Broadway, Walnut Street and Monroe Avenue.

Pedestrian critically hurt after being hit by car in Fond du Lac crosswalk

FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WBAY) - A 50-year-old woman is in critical condition after being hit while crossing the street Friday morning. Police say the woman was walking south on W. Johnson St. shortly after 5 a.m. A car, driven by a 30-year-old Fond du Lac man, was going east when he struck her in the crosswalk.

Water Utility Work Prompting Sheboygan Road Closure this Week

Water utility work will cause a road closure in Sheboygan this week. The City’s Department of Public Works has shared that Sheboygan Water Utility crews will be conducting work on Indiana Avenue, east of South Taylor Drive, between Wednesday (October 7th) and Friday (October 9th). Work will begin at...

I-41 exit for South Bridge Connector to open after years of roadwork

The first segments of Brown County's long-sought South Bridge Connector route – including the new I-41 interchange – are on track to open to traffic a year-and-a-half after community leaders celebrated the project's start . The new Interstate 41 interchange with Packerland Drive/County EB and Generations Boulevard/County GV should open by the end of October, said Jason Guerts, an I-41 project leader with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. "Our project progressed very quickly. We got started in February, early in the year. It was the earliest our grading contractor started in their career," Guerts said. "They came out of the gate with a lot of early work to keep us on schedule all summer long." Brown County Highway Commissioner Chris Hardy said the realignment and extension of Packerland Drive to the new interchange should open at the same time, but also asked for motorists' patience and attention until both projects are complete. "Everybody's been really patient and there's a lot of construction activity in the county," Hardy said. "Let's be kind to each other and patient to let the guys finish their work. Be kind. Slow down. Move over." Hardy said the new interchange and its easy connections to developing

Main Street bridge in Green Bay to close again, from Oct. 12-30

(This story has been updated to add comment by Director of Public Works Valerie Joosten.) Green Bay’s Main Street bridge will close to all traffic from Oct. 12-30 following delays in bridge repairs earlier this summer. All lanes and sidewalks will be closed, according to an Oct. 6 news release. A detour will be set up from Broadway to Walnut Street to Monroe Avenue. Lunda Construction Inc. was awarded a $1.4 million contract in April to rehabilitate the 1990s-era bridge that’s gotten a reputation for closing due to repairs . The bridge’s reopening was postponed twice this summer to accommodate delays in the construction company's work on the bridge's underside, according to emails obtained by the Green Bay Press-Gazette. According to the emails, Lunda Construction will finish removing parts of the bridge deck and seal it against water in October. Bid documents had initially specified that the contractor finish work by Sept. 30, but city engineers extended the contract's completion date into the fall. Director of Public Works Valerie Joosten on Sept. 30 told the Improvement and Service Committee that the bridge would close in October as a continuation of the summer work. She said the contractor “did have some

Sheboygan County’s Highway PP I-43 Overpass Expected to be Completed This Week

Road construction work continues this week in Sheboygan County. The Wisconsin DOT reports that the work on the Highway PP overpass on I-43 should be completed today, and crews will continue with shouldering, guardrail, and pavement marking operations from Highway 28 to Highway 42. Sign structure will also be placed...

Eastern Wisconsin Gas Prices Down for the Second Week in a Row

Eastern Wisconsin gas prices have dropped significantly for the second straight week. As reported on the AAA Gas Prices website, Manitowoc County’s average price per gallon of regular unleaded fuel fell 17 cents since this time last week to $4.13. This is also 31 cents lower than at the...

Two Rivers Emmet Street Reconstruction Close To Completion

A road project in Two Rivers is continuing to progress. In an update from City Hall, a first layer of asphalt will be put on top of Emmet Street between 18th and 19th Streets following setbacks related to the road base. Two Rivers officials call the asphalt paving an important...

First Student bus drivers resume negotiations

Oshkosh road closures and lane restrictions to know for Oct. 5-9

OSHKOSH – Drivers in Oshkosh should plan for road closures, several streets closed to through traffic and lane restrictions across the city during the week of Oct. 5-9. The city of Oshkosh’s weekly construction and traffic notices cover restrictions in effect through Friday, Oct. 9. Drivers should allow extra time, watch for crews and follow posted detours. Read more: Winnebago County sets 4 town halls for 2027 budget Which Oshkosh roads will be closed? State 21 will be closed from Washburn Street west to the city of Omro for a Wisconsin Department of Transportation project. Lake Shore Drive will be closed between Merritt and Washington avenues. East New York Avenue also will be closed between Bowen and Evans streets. Read more: Oshkosh Plan Commission to review Pioneer Island plans and more Oct. 6 Where will through traffic be blocked? Several local streets will remain accessible for nearby properties but closed to through traffic: Fluor Court, from Bowen Street to the end of the cul-de-sac. Josslyn Street, from Witzel to Taft avenues. West Linwood Avenue, from Jackson to North Main streets. Ohio Street, from West South Park to West 17th avenues. Progress Drive, from West Fernau Avenue to the end of

Cheapest gas stations in Oshkosh

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DOT Says County Highway PP Overpass Work to Finish This Week

Those traveling between Sheboygan and Kohler shouldn’t be dealing with the temporary traffic light over I-43 much longer, as the Wisconsin DOT says they will complete work on that overpass this week. Replacing expansion joints there was part of the overall I-43 reconstruction that’s been underway since March.

Outagamie County faces road closures starting Oct. 5

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) — A Wisconsin county is set to experience a handful of road closures starting early next week, according to a press release. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has announced that several roads will be affected by the major I-41 project, which is reconstructing and expanding 23 miles of I-41 from four to six lanes, from WIS 96 in Appleton to County F in De Pere.

Shawano County Dispatch Urges Drivers to Prepare for Winter Travel

SHAWANO COUNTY, WI – As colder weather approaches, the Shawano County Sheriff’s Office is reminding drivers to prepare now for changing road conditions and to pay closer attention to where they are while traveling. Billie Jo Baneck, Communications and Dispatch Coordinator for the Shawano County Sheriff’s Office, says...

Skip the Fare on Shoreline Metro’s Bus & Beyond Community Day

A local transit company is looking to connect the community one bus at a time. Sheboygan’s bus company, Shoreline Metro, has unveiled its new Bus & Beyond Community Day, offering riders fare-free trips. Bus & Beyond Community Day will take place monthly, with residents able to ride the bus...

Outagamie County faces road closures starting Oct. 5

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) — A Wisconsin county is set to experience a handful of road closures starting early next week, according to a press release. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has announced that several roads will be affected by the major I-41 project, which is reconstructing and expanding 23 miles of I-41 from four […]

Getting ready for winter roads with Tusler Law Firm

(WFRV)- It might feel early to think about snow, but preparing now for winter driving can help you avoid the spike in cold-weather accidents. In this segment, Ron Tusler of Tusler Law Firm shares essential safety tips for drivers preparing for winter road conditions. Ron emphasizes that if you’re in a car accident, your top two priorities should be calling the police to ensure an official report is filed and moving your vehicle out of traffic to prevent further collisions. Ron emphasizes the importance of documenting an accident, from taking photos at the scene to capturing footage with your vehicle’s dashcam. Ron discusses the importance of hiring a local attorney and clarifies whether he offers free initial consultations.