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Green Bay man stopped for OWI, arrested for drugs and stolen vehicle
CHIPPEWA FALLS — Lake Hallie police stopped a vehicle Monday morning on suspicion of drunk driving, but officers located drugs, and learned the vehicle had been stolen. Julian L. Webster, 29, was arrested on possible charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated - first offense, operating a motor vehicle while revoked, failure to install an ignition interlock device, possession with the intent to manufacture or deliver a Schedule I and Schedule II narcotic, and possession of marijuana. ...
Emotionally charged courtroom as Gene Meyer murder trial gets underway
68-year-old Gene Meyer is on trial after being charged with first degree murder and first degree sexual assault with use of a dangerous weapon in February 2023, more than three decades after the alleged crimes were committed.
Explore gluten-free delights from La Carreta
(WFRV)- May is Celiac Awareness Month, and one local restaurant is showcasing its many gluten-free options. In this segment, Karen Cendejas from La Carreta discusses why she opened a Celiac friendly restaurant and the many delicious dishes you can find there. La Carreta is located at 1657 Main Street in...
Green Bay Cherry St. luxury apartment development proposed
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - The Green Bay Planning Commission is considering a plan to build an 8-story luxury apartment building on Cherry Street. The development would be built on a roughly one-and-a-half-acre piece of land currently being used as a public parking lot. The company, New Land Enterprises, says...
Gorgeous day Wednesday, then rain on Thursday
The latest northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5…. The forecast remains high and dry today, and you can plan on lots of sunshine and lighter winds than yesterday. Rain will be back in the forecast Thursday, then a nice warm up for the upcoming weekend. Sunshine Wednesday with...
Food truck season starts this month. Here's where you can find them | Streetwise
GREEN BAY − Summer starts next month, but temperatures are warm enough to eat outside and for food truck owners, that means business. For food truck fans it's time to plan where you can find your favorites, whether it’s hamburgers, tacos, sandwiches or another specialized dish that hits the spot. Food trucks can...
3 BRILLIANT MINUTES: Canadian wildfires and a geomagnetic storm
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Sunday’s air quality alert that lasted into Monday was the first this year because of smoke from Canadian wildfires. In today’s 3 Brilliant Minutes, Brad Spakowitz takes you north of the border to look at just how many fires there are in Canada so far this season and forecasts what the summer may hold. Will this summer be as hazy and smoky as last year?
Maribel man arrested on suspicion of fifth OWI offense after being found slumped over the steering wheel of his car
MANITOWOC COUNTY – A 38-year-old Maribel man was arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol on suspicion of driving under the influence, which would be the man's fifth offense if convicted. According to a news release from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, the Manitowoc County Communications Center received a call...
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...
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