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Voters approve $158 million, 4-year referendum for Green Bay Area Public Schools

GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — While much of the attention Tuesday night was on the governor’s race and other key contests in Congress, there were also referendums on some ballots asking for millions of dollars. Voters passed a four-year, $158 million referendum for the Green Bay Area Public...

Green Bay, WI · 6d
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Burrack spent year in Vietnam fighting war

Former Shawano police officer Bernie Burrack stands in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in Shawano. Burrack was in the Marines for four years, deployed to Vietnam from February 1970 to February 1971. (Lynn Zaffrann) Subhead. Marine came home, served as police officer for 28 years. By. Lynn Zaffrann, Correspondent.

Shawano, WI · 8d
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Appleton Common Council votes to pass vehicle noise resolution, changes name of Veterans Park

APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) - The Appleton Common Council took action on two resolutions on Wednesday night. They passed a resolution aimed at cracking down on loud vehicles. Fines for “unnecessary noise” will now cost drivers $250 for their first offense, jumping to $400 for the second, and $800 for a third.

Appleton, WI · 5d
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AbbyBank Foundation Awards $1,500 to Shawano County Sheriff’s Office for Dive Team Equipment

SHAWANO, WI – The Shawano County Sheriff’s Office has received a $1,500 grant from the AbbyBank Foundation to help replace a pontoon boat motor used by the Shawano County Dive Team during water rescue and recovery operations. The funding will assist the department in maintaining reliable equipment for...

Shawano County, WI · 7d
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Menasha moves from tornado cleanup to rebuilding as city seeks input on recovery plan

Officials hope to adopt the Menasha Strong Recovery Plan in January.

Menasha, WI · 7d

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Manitowoc County Voters Showing Up In November General Election

The City of Manitowoc and Manitowoc County have released the early numbers of people voting during the November 3rd General Election. Manitowoc City Clerk Mackenzie Reed reports that as of 11:00 a.m., 4,613 people have voted out of more than 18,000 registered voters in the city. The 10th Aldermanic district...

Manitowoc County, WI · 7d

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State Elections: Kitchens, Cravillion win 1st District seats

Familiar faces will occupy the 1st District seats in the state Assembly and Senate after Rep. Joel Kitchens and Nic Cravillion posted wins Tuesday night. Kitchens, a Sturgeon Bay Republican, defeated Kewaunee Democrat Renee Paplham, winning Door County 9,027-8,480 and Kewaunee County 6,149-3,486. While he senses a changing tide in Madison, Kitchens says he appreciates the support he continues to receive in the 1st District.

Door County, WI · 6d

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Winneconne clerk challenges recall petitions, says incomplete forms void signatures

WINNECONNE (WLUK) -- Winneconne school board clerk Kari Flagg argues the petitions seeking to recall two board members are invalid because, she says, the recall committees’ registration forms were incomplete and the signature-gathering period never legally began. Flagg’s attorney submitted a response with the Wisconsin Elections Commission Tuesday, after...

Winneconne, WI · 5d

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Section of Military Avenue closure in Green Bay begins

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Monday begins an expected over a week-long closure of a section of Military Avenue in Green Bay. According to the City of Green Bay’s Public Works Department, Military Avenue is expected to be closed starting on Monday between Western Avenue and Leo Street, allowing for upgrades to the Canadian National […]

Green Bay, WI · 8d

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WisDOT Repairs Flood-Damaged Slope at Abrams Interchange

OCONTO COUNTY, WI – Construction work is continuing in Oconto County as the Wisconsin Department of Transportation repairs flood damage near the U.S. Highway 41 and County Road D interchange in Abrams. WisDOT says crews are repairing a damaged slope in the southeast portion of the interchange after flooding...

Oconto County, WI · 8d

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Judge denies blocking Wisconsin ban on betting then voting on elections

(The Center Square) - A federal judge in Green Bay denied a preliminary injunction against the Wisconsin Election Commissions’ guidance that those who wager on election results on prediction markets cannot vote in Wisconsin’s elections. The lawsuit from Green Bay radio host Joseph Giganti had asked for an injunction against the ruling before Tuesday’s election. Giganti’s lawsuit, however, is allowed to continue. Giganti wanted to buy a wager on Polymarket on a Wisconsin election. “While the court presumes that Giganti has demonstrated some likelihood of success on the merits, that he has no adequate remedy at law, and that without relief he will suffer irreparable harm, the balance of the harms do not favor a preliminary injunction,” U.S. District Judge Byron Conway wrote. Giganti ultimately did vote and did not wager on Polymarket. The lawsuit was filed in October by the Competitive Enterprise Institute, which argued that the WEC rule placed an unjustified burden on voters and it violates the equal protection clause because it treats those with financial interests impacted by an election unfairly. "The District Court’s denial of the motion for preliminary injunction forced Mr. Giganti to choose between giving up his right to vote or purchasing election

Wisconsin · 7d

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Two Rivers to Bag Flock Cameras Until Contract is Over

The City of Two Rivers has approved the ending of its contract with Flock Safety. The City Council met inside the Council Chambers Monday night (November 2nd), where they heard from Police Chief Ben Meinert and legal counsel to review the contract and determine if they could end their contract with the controversial surveillance company.

Two Rivers, WI · 7d

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Paine Art Center marks 20th year of Nutcracker in the Castle starting Nov. 20

OSHKOSH, Wis. (WBAY) - The Paine Art Center and Gardens will present the 20th anniversary season of Nutcracker in the Castle from Nov. 20, to Jan. 4. To mark the anniversary, the Paine has installed a 40-foot Christmas tree outdoors that serves as the entrance to the presentation. History of...

Oshkosh, WI · 6d

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Appleton voters turn out early as Election Day brings steady crowds to the polls

Appleton voters lined up before polls opened on Election Day as officials reported steady turnout, potential wait times and smooth operations across the city.

Appleton, WI · 6d

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Oconto Falls City Council expresses concern over 2027 ambulance rates

OCONTO FALLS – The Oconto Falls City Council reopened their discussion on ambulance rates for 2027 at their meeting on Oct. 13. The council previously weighed the increase on ambulance rates at their monthly meeting in September, however they ultimately took no action in favor of gathering more information. City administrator Peter Wills stated that the new rate has been calculated to have an about $43,000 increase, making the new contract $128,515.

Oconto Falls, WI · 7d

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Dog daycare center closes Green Bay location, De Pere one to remain open

(WFRV) – A dog daycare center with multiple locations in Brown County announced that it closed its doors at one of the locations for good. Sit and Stay Pet Resort posted on its Facebook page announcing that it locked the doors of its Green Bay location for the last time on Friday evening. The De […]

Green Bay, WI · 10d

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Port of Green Bay Sets a New Record

This week saw the Port of Green Bay set a new single-day record. Six commercial vessels carrying over 55,000 metric tons of cargo entered the port on October 24th, continuing a strong final push to the end of the sailing season. American Mariner brought in limestone from Rogers City, Michigan;...

Green Bay, WI · 9d

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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 · 7d

WBAY Green Bay

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Almost 800,000 absentee ballots returned in Wisconsin as polls near closing Tuesday

Green Bay poll turnout nears 10,000, with absentee returns higher.

Wisconsin · 6d

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Wied seeks second term in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District as he faces challenger Crosson

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Republican U.S. Rep. Tony Wied is seeking a second term in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District on Tuesday. He is facing Democrat Rick Crosson, an Army veteran and former member of the Green Bay School Board. Wied celebrated his first nomination as 8th District congressman...

Green Bay, WI · 6d