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Northeast Wisconsin's Critical Shortage Of Affordable Housing Has Deep Roots

June 12, 2021 - 8:00am

The current housing market in northeastern Wisconsin leaves many facing stiff competition for the limited number of lower-priced housing units on the market. This tight housing market begs the question: How did we get here? And if there's so much demand for affordable housing and people willing to pay for it, why...

Green Bay Schools Leader On Past Year, Path Ahead

June 9, 2021 - 7:30am

A student at a desk works with a crafting knife.

We reflect on the school year with Green Bay public schools Superintendent Steve Murley and look ahead to the fall.

Possible Changes To Wisconsin Wolf Harvest Regulations Meet Opposition From Hunters

June 8, 2021 - 5:55am

Some hunters are already raising concerns over possible changes to wolf harvest regulations in Wisconsin while an animal rights group says the revisions wouldn’t go far enough.

Get Ready For 'Chick Mania': Habitat Improves For Endangered Shorebird As Lake Levels Drop

June 7, 2021 - 6:05am

The endangered piping plover may get a reprieve after facing threats from high water on the Great Lakes. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says there’s more suitable habitat for the shorebirds to nest as lake levels subside.

Cost Of Living: How A Lack Of Affordable Housing Is Crimping Lives, The Economy

June 6, 2021 - 7:35am

For an increasing number of northeastern Wisconsin residents, housing is taking a bigger chunk of their income as rents and home prices rise and the marketplace struggles to build enough affordable units. It's creating a human as well as an economic crisis.

Packers CEO Says Team's Fans Divided On Rodgers Situation

June 5, 2021 - 4:25pm

Green Bay Packers CEO Mark Murphy says he believes the uncertainty surrounding MVP Aaron Rodgers’ future has divided the team's fan base.

After Record Traffic In 2020, Fox Locks Prepares To Reopen Kaukauna Locks

June 2, 2021 - 6:00am

Boat traffic was way up for the Fox River Locks last year. Now, the Fox River Navigational System Authority is preparing to open the five Kaukauna Locks, which have been closed for more than 30 years. It'll give boaters access to an additional five miles of river.

Peninsula State Park Prepares For Summer With Upgrades, Opening Of Eagle Tower

May 31, 2021 - 7:25am

After closing in 2015, Eagle Tower recently reopened in Peninsula State Park. It's one of several changes visitors can expect this summer.

UW System Bringing Back Summer Youth Programs

May 31, 2021 - 6:30am

More than a year after COVID-19 pandemic hit Wisconsin, state-run colleges and universities are planning to welcome middle and high school students back to campus for pre-college and summer youth programs.

Number Of English Language Learners Declined In Wisconsin, Putting Some Schools' Funding At Risk

May 28, 2021 - 2:30pm

Wisconsin’s funding formula for English language-learners means districts only get state funding for ESL and bilingual programs if they have a minimum of 10 students with the same language background from kindergarten to third grade, and 20 students in grades 4 to 8 or high school. In the 2019-2020 school...

Aaron Rodgers Says 'Philosophy' Caused Rift With Packers: 'It's About Character'

May 25, 2021 - 11:35am

Aaron Rodgers publicly addressed the situation between him and the Green Bay Packers on Monday, but gave no glimpse at what next season might hold for the MVP.

From Farmers Markets To Coffee Shops, Vaccine Clinics Are Popping Up In Wisconsin

May 25, 2021 - 5:45am

Almost 50 percent of Wisconsinites have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, but that still leaves many who haven't. Vaccine clinics are popping up across Wisconsin, from coffee shops to American Family Field, in hopes of reaching them.

Family Of Man Killed By Green Bay Police To Appeal Ruling On Lawsuit

May 23, 2021 - 3:40pm

The family of a man who was shot and killed by a Green Bay police officer say they will appeal a federal judge’s decision to throw out their lawsuit.

'I'm Here. I Made It': UW Students Reflect On A Year Of COVID-19 On Campus

May 21, 2021 - 6:15am

The final two University of Wisconsin System campuses will hold their spring graduations this week. It marks one full year of unprecedented challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic that students said left them isolated and even fearful as they pushed through online classes.

DNR Approves Tyco's Plans To Remove PFAS In Marinette, But Warns Pollution Won't Be Eliminated

May 19, 2021 - 8:45am

Wisconsin environmental regulators have signed off on Tyco Fire Products’ plans to treat PFAS contamination in groundwater stemming from its fire training facility in Marinette. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources warns the system will reduce, but not eliminate, the so-called forever chemicals in groundwater and surface water over the...

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Northeast Wisconsin's Critical Shortage Of Affordable Housing Has Deep Roots

Green Bay Schools Leader On Past Year, Path Ahead

Possible Changes To Wisconsin Wolf Harvest Regulations Meet Opposition From Hunters

Get Ready For 'Chick Mania': Habitat Improves For Endangered Shorebird As Lake Levels Drop

Cost Of Living: How A Lack Of Affordable Housing Is Crimping Lives, The Economy

Packers CEO Says Team's Fans Divided On Rodgers Situation

After Record Traffic In 2020, Fox Locks Prepares To Reopen Kaukauna Locks

Peninsula State Park Prepares For Summer With Upgrades, Opening Of Eagle Tower

UW System Bringing Back Summer Youth Programs

Number Of English Language Learners Declined In Wisconsin, Putting Some Schools' Funding At Risk

Aaron Rodgers Says 'Philosophy' Caused Rift With Packers: 'It's About Character'

From Farmers Markets To Coffee Shops, Vaccine Clinics Are Popping Up In Wisconsin

Family Of Man Killed By Green Bay Police To Appeal Ruling On Lawsuit

'I'm Here. I Made It': UW Students Reflect On A Year Of COVID-19 On Campus

DNR Approves Tyco's Plans To Remove PFAS In Marinette, But Warns Pollution Won't Be Eliminated

How Will We Remember 2020? Here's What Wisconsin Curators And Historians Say

Van Lanen Suits Up For Hometown Packers: 'I Just Want To Be Someone This Town Can Look Up To'

Wisconsin Farmers See Favorable Planting Conditions, Prices This Spring

Wet Wipes Sold Out Last Year. Now A Wisconsin Manufacturer Is Doubling Production.

Oneida Casino Reopens As Community Looks To Heal After Shooting

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