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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...
COOLER WITH LESS SMOKE ON TUESDAY
The wildfire smoke we dealt with on Monday was drifting in from Canada. As a northeast breeze takes over tonight, the surface smoke should push south/west of the area and air quality will improve. Some haze may linger aloft for a time, but it should thin throughout the day allowing for more blue sky.
NEW Zoo mourning the loss of Jason the red wolf
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Officials with the NEW Zoo & Adventure Park announced Tuesday morning the unfortunate passing of Jason the red wolf. According to a release, Jason came to the NEW Zoo in 2021 and was meant to be a mate for the resident female wolf, Mayo.
Budget shortfalls loom for Green Bay School District. The district anticipates $6M and $11M deficits in next couple years.
GREEN BAY — Despite school closures and consolidations, the Green Bay School District is still facing a multimillion dollar structural budget deficit in future years. In June 2022, the district projected a $36 million deficit for the 2024-25 school year. By September, that number had shrunk to $6.5 million, and in December,...
Legendary rock band Styx to perform at Green Bay’s Resch Center
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Officials with the Resch Center say the legendary rock band Styx will be performing in Green Bay soon. According to a release, Styx is now entering its second decade of averaging 100 shows a year and this time around will include a stop in Green Bay on October 11.
POOR AIR QUALITY TODAY, IMPROVEMENT TOMORROW
Air quality will remain poor this afternoon & evening. An AIR QUALITY ADVISORY is in effect until midnight for areas from the Fox Valley back to the west. If you are sensitive to low level smoke and pollution, you may want to spend as much time indoors today as possible.
Ascension continues to investigate security breach
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Ascension Health has confirmed a cyber security incident last week is a ransomware attack. Ascension in a statement said they’re still navigating an investigation. Right now, Ascension says they don’t know exactly what may have been compromised that investigation is still ongoing. They’re also...
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