GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Shipyard District, Inc., a nonprofit business association formed and supported by taxpaying business and property owners in the Shipyard District, is urging the relocation of Green Bay’s coal piles. In a letter, officials said the coal piles along the Fox River have obstructed development in the district’s corridor for more…
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Shipyard District group urges relocation of Green Bay coal piles
Fond du Lac School District considers AI-equipped cameras for security
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WFRV) – The Fond du Lac School District discussed the future of safety and security during a news conference Tuesday. District officials announced that if the Fond du Lac referendum passes, funds would be used to install cameras equipped with artificial intelligence capable of detecting firearms and other weapons. Fire causes…
League of Women Voters urges lawmakers to oppose Trump administration actions
MENASHA, Wis. (WFRV) – The League of Women Voters sent letters to the region’s congressional representatives Tuesday, urging them to intervene against what they call illegal actions by the Trump administration. The group argues that dismantling the Department of Education and attempting to end birthright citizenship violate the law. Fox Cities Performing Arts Center unveils…
‘Try to spread it out’: Wisconsin State Patrol finalizing traffic plans for NFL Draft
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – The safety and security of the NFL Draft mostly falls on the shoulders of local law enforcement, and the Wisconsin State Patrol is taking the lead on traffic plans, particularly highway traffic. “Our main focus for the draft is going to be primarily on getting people in the draft, parked…
Retired Kewaunee man launches Lake Whispers Brewing, aims to open brewery
KEWAUNEE, Wis. (WFRV) – Cheers to a retired beer enthusiast and Kewaunee resident who is now brewing his own batch as the owner of Lake Whispers Brewing LLC. Chris Schroeder is trading his free time for frothy brews, launching his own beer brewing venture—a passion that began during a business trip to England 25 years…
Fire causes considerable smoke damage to campground resort in Wisconsin, cause under investigation
WEYWAUWEGA, Wis. (WFRV) – A fire at a campground resort in Wisconsin resulted in ‘considerable’ smoke damage to a bar in an attached game room. According to the New London Fire Department, officials were alerted to a fire at the bar at Guth’s Landing & Resort in Weyauwega. The caller reported smoke and flames around…
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center unveils 2025-26 season with Broadway premieres and diverse cultural experiences
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has announced its 2025-26 season, showcasing an exciting array of Wisconsin Broadway premieres, international performances, and live cultural experiences. The season reveal event on March 24, 2025, was met with enthusiasm from over 1,300 attendees, including Season Ticket Holders, donors, and community leaders. Maria Van…
