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DNR Forms New Team To Address PFAS Contamination In Marinette Area

October 23, 2020 - 5:40pm

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has formed a new team to address PFAS contamination linked to a Marinette manufacturer of firefighting foam, which the agency says has resulted in the largest, most complex environmental investigation and cleanup in the state's history.

Outagamie County Ballot Misprint Will Delay Vote Count

October 19, 2020 - 1:30pm

Officials in a northeastern Wisconsin county say a technical ballot misprint is most likely to delay the counting of some absentee ballots on Election Day.

Wisconsin's Rural Hospitals Weather Pandemic Better Than Most, But Warning Signs Remain

October 18, 2020 - 5:55am

Rural hospitals across the United States struggled after routine care was suspended because of COVID-19; and now, the disease is surging in rural areas of Wisconsin.

Report Detailed Contamination At Sheboygan Armory Site Years Before City Told State Regulators

October 18, 2020 - 5:15am

A 2015 report identified hazardous substances on the site of the Sheboygan Municipal Armory near Lake Michigan, but contamination was only recently reported to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources at the request of state environmental regulators. Now, the DNR is directing the city to investigate and clean up the...

Shootings Have More Than Doubled This Year In Green Bay. Here's What Police Are Doing

October 15, 2020 - 5:25am

Green Bay has seen an increase in shootings of more than 100 percent compared to this time last year.

Judge Blocks Conservative Lawsuit Targeting Election Grants

October 14, 2020 - 4:00pm

A federal judge has rejected an attempt by a conservative group to block private grant funding awarded to six Wisconsin cities to help run elections during the pandemic.

Green Bay Reports 124-Percent Increase In Absentee Ballot Requests Compared To 2016

October 13, 2020 - 3:35pm

During the April primary, some Green Bay voters waited late into the night to cast their ballots. The city will have more polling places open Nov. 3, but officials are still asking voters to make a plan.

This Wisconsin Native Became A World-Class Doctor. Now He's Drawing Pro Athletes To Green Bay

October 13, 2020 - 5:25am

Green Bay has long held an outsized spot on the sports map thanks to the success of the Green Bay Packers. But now, top professional athletes are arriving at Austin Straubel Airport for another reason: to see Dr. Robert Anderson, a Wisconsin native and top foot and ankle surgeon.

No Fans For Badgers, Packers As Wisconsin Remains COVID-19 Hot Spot

October 8, 2020 - 1:00pm

The Green Bay Packers and the Wisconsin Badgers both shared updates to their fan policies this week amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Packers are sticking with their no-fan policy indefinitely, while the Badgers are walking back plans to allow family members to attend games.

'The Nail In Coffins': Restaurants Warn Of Dire Consequences As Evers Limits Indoor Gatherings

October 7, 2020 - 4:15pm

Business owners in Wisconsin responded to Gov. Tony Evers' emergency order limiting many indoor gatherings to 25 percent capacity with mixed reactions. Some warned of dire consequences for bars and restaurants, but others say they have been under similar capacity restrictions and won't see much change.

Green Bay Has Officially Replaced All City's Lead Pipes

October 7, 2020 - 5:30am

Green Bay has joined Madison in replacing all its lead service lines. On Tuesday, officials said it was a collaborative effort to find the lead pipes, replace them and pay for it. Mayor Eric Genrich called it a victory for science.

Northeastern Wisconsin Hospitals Are Feeling Strain Of 'Remarkable' Surge In COVID-19 Cases

October 7, 2020 - 5:05am

Hospitals in northeastern Wisconsin are being pushed to the brink as the coronavirus pandemic continues to hit that area of the state particularly hard.

Packers Say No Fans At Home Games While Virus Rampant

October 6, 2020 - 4:55pm

The Green Bay Packers say any plans to have fans for home games this season are on indefinite hold due to high COVID-19 rates in the area.

Dane County Surpasses April Pandemic Peak For COVID-19 Hospitalizations

October 5, 2020 - 2:00pm

As Wisconsin breaks records for COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths, hospitals are transferring patients, restricting visitors and preparing for what could soon be a tipping point in the pandemic.

Dominant Packers Prepare For Monday Night Football At Empty Lambeau Field

October 5, 2020 - 1:00pm

The Green Bay Packers (3-0) will host the Atlanta Falcons (0-3) for Monday Night Football at Lambeau Field. There'll be no fans.

More Than 200 Green Bay Doctors Ask Community, Elected Officials To Stop Being 'Reckless'

October 4, 2020 - 2:00pm

Health care providers across the state warn elected officials that and residents increased hospitalizations will soon overwhelm the system.

Appleton Police Say Possible Arson Could Be Hate Crime

October 2, 2020 - 9:45am

The Appleton Police Department is investigating a possible arson it thinks might be a hate crime. This week the department took to Facebook asking residents to be kinder to their neighbors. But a local organization is helping residents of color prepare in case the recent uptick in violence continues.

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DNR Forms New Team To Address PFAS Contamination In Marinette Area

Outagamie County Ballot Misprint Will Delay Vote Count

Wisconsin's Rural Hospitals Weather Pandemic Better Than Most, But Warning Signs Remain

Report Detailed Contamination At Sheboygan Armory Site Years Before City Told State Regulators

Shootings Have More Than Doubled This Year In Green Bay. Here's What Police Are Doing

Judge Blocks Conservative Lawsuit Targeting Election Grants

Green Bay Reports 124-Percent Increase In Absentee Ballot Requests Compared To 2016

This Wisconsin Native Became A World-Class Doctor. Now He's Drawing Pro Athletes To Green Bay

No Fans For Badgers, Packers As Wisconsin Remains COVID-19 Hot Spot

'The Nail In Coffins': Restaurants Warn Of Dire Consequences As Evers Limits Indoor Gatherings

Green Bay Has Officially Replaced All City's Lead Pipes

Northeastern Wisconsin Hospitals Are Feeling Strain Of 'Remarkable' Surge In COVID-19 Cases

Packers Say No Fans At Home Games While Virus Rampant

Dane County Surpasses April Pandemic Peak For COVID-19 Hospitalizations

Dominant Packers Prepare For Monday Night Football At Empty Lambeau Field

More Than 200 Green Bay Doctors Ask Community, Elected Officials To Stop Being 'Reckless'

Appleton Police Say Possible Arson Could Be Hate Crime

Campaign Stops In Janesville, Green Bay Canceled After Trump Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Trump Moves Planned La Crosse Rally To Janesville As Doctors, Mayors Call For Stop To Large Gatherings

As Presidential Candidates Come To Wisconsin, Communities Struggle To Recoup Added Police Costs

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