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Menasha looking to build housing, hotel or event venue at old paper mill site

MENASHA (WTAQ-WLUK) — Menasha hopes the Lawson Canal site across the river from downtown can become an integral part to the city. Common Council formally approved a concept plan 8-0 last month, which calls for 140-160 apartments or condos, 35 townhomes, hotel and banquet space and public access space for a park, fishing pier and walking trail. All plans are concepts, so nothing is concrete.

Menasha, WI · 5d

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New state record smallmouth bass from waters of Green Bay officially published

(WLUK) -- A smallmouth bass caught by a Northeast Wisconsin angler on Green Bay is officially in the record books. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources now lists the 9-pound, 11.3-ounce, 23.5-inch-long fish as the state's largest smallmouth. Austin Schiefer of Menasha landed the lunker Friday while fishing on the...

Green Bay, WI · 4d

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Voters Reject Five of Seven Area School Referendums; Pulaski Proposal Falls by Just 127 Votes

Voters across northeastern and central Wisconsin delivered mixed results on school funding proposals Tuesday, rejecting five of seven area school district referendums while approving additional funding in the Iola-Scandinavia and Oconto Unified school districts. The closest contest involved the Pulaski Community School District, where a $59.8 million facilities referendum failed...

Pulaski, WI · 5d

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10-day Cherry Street closure in Green Bay begins

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – City officials in Green Bay say an expected 10-day closure of a section of Cherry Street is set to begin on Wednesday. According to a release from the City of Green Bay Public Works Department, Cherry Street will be temporarily closed at Jefferson Street from 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday through […]

Green Bay, WI · 4d

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Pulaski school referendum falls short in near split decision

PULASKI, Wis. (WFRV) — A Pulaski School Referendum’s results show a nearly 50/50 divide in the town over whether to support it or reject it, with the town ultimately deciding on the latter. A referendum that would’ve provided $59.8 million in facilities improvements was neck and neck at the ballot box and ultimately failed by […]

Pulaski, WI · 4d

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Shipwrecks Rest Off This Stretch Of Wisconsin Shoreline Near Two Rivers

More than 10,000 artifacts pulled from 41 shipwrecks sit inside one lakeside museum. That alone made me stop scrolling. These objects came from ships that went down in Lake Michigan, some nearly two centuries ago. The cold, fresh water here acts like a giant time capsule. Some wrecks offshore still...

Wisconsin · 3d

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New Fox Valley disaster recovery initiative outlined at news conference

MENASHA (WLUK) -- Community partners are announcing a coordinated disaster recovery effort to help residents affected by recent severe weather. Over the past year, some residents in the Fox Valley were hit with flooding in the spring and a tornado in July. “Families lost homes, belongings, and their sense of...

Menasha, WI · 3d

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Manitowoc To Bring Paratransit Services In-House Through Maritime Metro

The City of Manitowoc is bringing a transportation service in-house. After the private group Assist-to-Transport recently announced it would discontinue paratransit services, the Clipper City will take over the service beginning January 1st. Earlier this year, Manitowoc officials were notified of concerns raised by users of the service and informed...

Manitowoc, WI · 4d

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Appleton council boosts noise ordinance fines to curb excessive car noise downtown

APPLETON (WLUK) -- Appleton officials have approved steeper fines for people who violate the city’s noise ordinance, a move aimed at cutting down on excessive car noise in the downtown area. The Appleton Common Council voted 11-1 to increase the penalty for noise ordinance violations. Under the new structure,...

Appleton, WI · 4d

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Shawano County Tavern League Collecting Winter Clothing for Children Through Annual Coats for Kids Drive

SHAWANO COUNTY, WI – As colder temperatures settle into Northeast Wisconsin, the Shawano County Tavern League is working to make sure local children and families have the winter clothing they need through its annual Coats for Kids drive. The annual campaign collects coats, hats, mittens, boots, snow pants, and...

Shawano County, WI · 3d

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Construction begins in Sawdust District on White Label Lofts

Local news about the companies, people and issues that impact business in Northeast Wisconsin and beyond. Construction has begun on White Label Lofts, a $15.9 million redevelopment project of two historic buildings in the Oshkosh’s Sawdust District. The development will transform vacant buildings into loft-style apartments and introduce a...

Oshkosh, WI · 4d

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More Details Released For Tom Drill Memorial

More details have been released about a celebration of life for the man known as “Mr. Manitowoc.”. The program for Tom Drill takes place on Sunday, November 22nd at the Capitol Civic Center. Mayor Justin Nickels tells Seehafernews.com that the doors will open at Noon, with the Celebration of...

Manitowoc, WI · 5d

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Pittsfield hosts 16th annual Girls Night Out event

Dozens of Pittsfield vendors and businesses team up for the 16th annual holiday shopping tradition.

Green Bay, WI · 4d

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Operation Green Light: Brown County lights up green for veterans

BROWN COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – Ahead of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Brown County is going green in honor of those who are and have served the country. According to a release, Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach has announced that two county buildings will be illuminated green from November 4 to November 11 as part […]

Brown County, WI · 3d

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Oconto County sides with Republicans on Election Day

Sample ballots and explanations of the statewide referendum questions are posted to the walls at Shawano City Hall on Election Day. (Greg Mellis | NEW Media) David Crowley’s win over Congressman Tom Tiffany in the race for governor headlined a big night for Democrats, who also won control of the Wisconsin Legislature and flipped two Congressional seats.

Oconto County, WI · 5d

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Manitowoc County Voter Turnout Down Slightly from Last Midterm Election

The voter turnout numbers are in for Manitowoc County. According to the report issued by County Clerk Jessica Backus, 34,100 local residents submitted a ballot in the Midterm Election, which equates to 53% of the just over 64,300 eligible voters. Roughly 12,300 residents of the City of Manitowoc voted, which...

Manitowoc County, WI · 3d

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School referenda in Gillett, Pulaski fail

A second consecutive defeat of Gillett School District’s operational referendum is going to require major budget cuts beyond what has already been made, and it’s possible the district may have to dissolve, resulting in Gillett students being divvied up between neighboring school districts. (File | NEW Media) Subhead.

Pulaski, WI · 5d

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Democrats flip 88th Assembly District as Tollefson upsets Franklin

Democrats on Nov. 3 won the two most competitive legislative elections in northeastern Wisconsin, contributing to an expected Democratic Party trifecta in Madison and adding to a swath of Democratic victories across the nation. Democratic candidate Brandy Tollefson, treasurer for the De Pere School Board, unseated Republican state Rep. Benjamin Franklin by 8.5 percentage points to represent Assembly District 88, which includes De Pere, Allouez, Bellevue, and part of Green Bay. “I am sincerely grateful to the voters of our community for the trust they have placed in me," Tollefson said in a statement. "To all of our volunteers, my friends and family: thank you, truly. When we launched this campaign in January, we had a vision of building a better future here in Brown County, where our schools are fully funded, healthcare is within reach, and families can afford to live and thrive. I look forward to the task of making that vision a reality as your next state representative.” And Democratic Rep. Ryan Spaude held onto his seat against Republican challenger and former Milwaukee police officer Bobby Lindsey in Assembly District 89, winning by 12.6 percentage points to represent Ashwaubenon and the west side of Green Bay. Still,

Brown County, WI · 5d

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Three northeast Wisconsin counties launch new form for disaster recovery

MENASHA, Wis. — Floodwaters have receded, and streets have been cleaned up. Still, recovery is a long process for families in the region who lost their homes, belongings, and sense of security. A new committee is now working to guide them through it. The Calumet-Outagamie-Winnebago Long-Term Recovery Committee was...

Outagamie County, WI · 3d

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Oshkosh plans $2.7 million Lake Shore Drive makeover near Lake Winnebago

The redevelopment south of Menominee Park will add walking trails, sitting areas and commissioned artwork, part of a broader investment that includes $54.7 million in water plant upgrades.

Oshkosh, WI · 6d