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Green Bay Partners With NASA To Monitor Blue-Green Algae

June 17, 2019 - 4:00pm

Green Bay is now one of three freshwater locations where NASA is monitoring blooms of blue-green algae. We talk with a local researcher about how the program will work and the types of water pollution the area is dealing with.

Green Bay Partners With NASA To Monitor Blue-Green Algae

June 17, 2019 - 4:00pm

Prosecutor: Officers Justified In Deadly Shooting Outside Appleton Transit Center

June 14, 2019 - 10:20am

Prosecutors say two Wisconsin officers were justified when they shot and killed a man who got in a gunfight with police that left a city firefighter dead in the crossfire last month.

Differences Remain Over Addressing CAFO Compliance, Enforcement

June 14, 2019 - 6:15am

No one is completely satisfied with action this week from the Republican-led Joint Finance Committee on proposed fees and additional positions to oversee concentrated animal feeding operations in Wisconsin. The growing number of large farms in the state has contributed to increasing concerns over the potential for pollution.

Appleton Block Party Connecting Neighbors And Providing Resources

June 5, 2019 - 3:00pm

For the past three years, Appleton's "Unity in the Community" block party has brought neighbors together and connected people with different services in the area. We talk with the man behind the event and ask how you get to know the people in your community.

Appleton Block Party Connecting Neighbors And Providing Resources

June 5, 2019 - 3:00pm

Developers Are Using Federal Program To Redevelop Neglected Parcel Near Downtown Green Bay

June 3, 2019 - 6:00am

A 21-acre plot on Green Bay's near west side, near the Fox River, is getting a multi-million dollar makeover.

Manitowoc Man Sentenced To 7 Years In Prison For $3M Ponzi Scheme

May 31, 2019 - 10:05am

A Manitowoc man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for a $3 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded 37 people, many of whom were elderly.

NASA Using Satellite Technology To Track Potentially Harmful Algae Blooms

May 31, 2019 - 5:45am

NASA has used satellites to track algal outbreaks but if there's a lot of clouds they can't get decent inmages. The SeaPRISM can get data "on the ground" (even though they're placed on poles in lakes etc) and to researachers more quickly than traditional methods.

Trump Administration To Close Northwoods Job Training Center For Disadvantaged Youth

May 29, 2019 - 4:40pm

The Trump administration announced it will close a job training center in Laona that helps disadvantaged youth find work in a trade. The closure would be "devastating to the state of Wisconsin," said one critic.

Funeral For Bart Starr In Alabama, Public Gathering In Green Bay

May 28, 2019 - 7:40am

The son of legendary Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr says the family is planning a private family funeral in Alabama to be followed in the future by a celebration of life in Green Bay.

Wisconsin's Population Growing, While Milwaukee's Continues To Decline

May 27, 2019 - 4:00pm

Milwaukee has lost close to 3,000 residents since 2010, while similarly sized cities nationwide continue to gain population, according to the latest data released from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Fallen Appleton Firefighter Remembered As Selfless Public Servant

May 20, 2019 - 11:15am

The Appleton firefighter killed by gunfire after responding to a medical call has been remembered as a proud father, loving husband, loyal friend and selfless public servant.

Within Moments, A Family Of 4 Became A Family Of 2

May 20, 2019 - 5:00am

In January 2002, an encounter with a drunk driver would change Kathy Szeflinski's life forever.

Wisconsin Technical College System Graduates Boast Diplomas, Job Offers

May 17, 2019 - 3:45pm

About 94 percent of the Wisconsin Technical College System's 2018 graduates who entered the workforce had jobs within six months, according to a new report.

Appleton Firefighter Mitchell Lundgaard Killed In Line Of Duty

May 16, 2019 - 5:45am

The 14-year veteran of the Appleton Fire Department who was killed on Wednesday evening has been identified as Mitchell Lundgaard.

Wisconsin Wineries Becoming A Major Player In State's Economy

May 13, 2019 - 5:00am

Wisconsin wine tourists drop about $50 million per year at wineries around the state.

Click: Convenience Could Spur Alcohol Sales

May 13, 2019 - 5:00am

In a growing number of cities around Wisconsin, grocery stores are asking municipalities to extend their liquor licenses so they can bring alcohol purchased online out to a customer's vehicle.

Wisconsin Could Become First State To Exempt Waiters, Other Workers' Tip Income From Taxes

May 10, 2019 - 6:45am

Wisconsin could become the first state to exempt waiters, waitresses and other workers' money from cash tips on their taxes.

AG Kaul Reverses DOJ Position On DNR Authority In 2 Cases

May 3, 2019 - 3:55pm

Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul reversed the Wisconsin Department of Justice position on two lawsuits involving a dairy farm expansion and high-capacity wells. The DOJ is now aligning its stance with an environmental group that’s challenging permits issued in both cases.

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Green Bay Partners With NASA To Monitor Blue-Green Algae

Green Bay Partners With NASA To Monitor Blue-Green Algae

Prosecutor: Officers Justified In Deadly Shooting Outside Appleton Transit Center

Differences Remain Over Addressing CAFO Compliance, Enforcement

Appleton Block Party Connecting Neighbors And Providing Resources

Appleton Block Party Connecting Neighbors And Providing Resources

Developers Are Using Federal Program To Redevelop Neglected Parcel Near Downtown Green Bay

Manitowoc Man Sentenced To 7 Years In Prison For $3M Ponzi Scheme

NASA Using Satellite Technology To Track Potentially Harmful Algae Blooms

Trump Administration To Close Northwoods Job Training Center For Disadvantaged Youth

Funeral For Bart Starr In Alabama, Public Gathering In Green Bay

Wisconsin's Population Growing, While Milwaukee's Continues To Decline

Fallen Appleton Firefighter Remembered As Selfless Public Servant

Within Moments, A Family Of 4 Became A Family Of 2

Wisconsin Technical College System Graduates Boast Diplomas, Job Offers

Appleton Firefighter Mitchell Lundgaard Killed In Line Of Duty

Wisconsin Wineries Becoming A Major Player In State's Economy

Click: Convenience Could Spur Alcohol Sales

Wisconsin Could Become First State To Exempt Waiters, Other Workers' Tip Income From Taxes

AG Kaul Reverses DOJ Position On DNR Authority In 2 Cases

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