Wisconsin DNR secretary defends agency wastewater enforcement efforts
Almost nine months after a state audit showed the Department of Natural Resources had repeatedly failed to send violation notices to wastewater facilities and concentrated animal feeding operations, the head of the agency updated lawmakers on efforts
House returning to Green Bay, Elliott signs one year deal
Green Bay Packers defensive back Davon House is returning to Green Bay and will sign a one-year contract with the team. House played his first four NFL seasons with the Packers, then left in free agency in
Green Bay teen charged with homicide for shooting friend
An 18-year-old Green Bay man will stand trial on charges that he accidentally shot his friend. Bryant Ellis waived his preliminary hearing Tuesday on felony counts of First Degree Reckless Homicide and Possessing a Firearm and one
Janesville City Council green lights temporary concrete production facility
The Janesville City Council gives the thumbs up to a local commercial excavator looking to establish a temporary concrete production facility tied to the Interstate expansion project. Manager of Planning services Duane Cherek says the 78 acre
A local State Senator works to help families afford sick leave time.
State Reprentative Janis Ringhand of Evansville Tuesday introduced the Family Medical Leave Insurance Act. Ringhand says the act creates an insurance program completely paid for by employees. Under the program, a participating employee would be eligible to
Eddie Lacy headed for Seattle
Eddie Lacy’s four year run in Green Bay ended today when the former Alabama running back agreed to a 1-year free agent contract worth a reported $5.5 million with the Seattle Seahawks. The Packers said they were
Beloit Firefighter’s hearing before Police and Fire Commission continues Wednesday
Beloit Firefighter Jake Fehrenbach’s hearing before the City’s Police and Fire Commission continues at 10:00 Wednesday morning. Fehrenbach accused of violating the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act by taking a confidential patient care report out of
Consultant recommends tearing down Brown County Arena
If a consultant’s recommendation is followed, the aging Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena in Green Bay will be torn down. The Brown County Arena opened in 1958, and Shopko Hall opened in 1986. On Monday, County officials heard
Bill establishes penalties for defrauding WEDC
Proposed legislation would penalize people who attempt to defraud the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. A conviction for defrauding WEDC or misusing WEDC funding could result in 15 years years in prison along with thousands of dollars in
Stephanie Low murder trial underway
The trial of Kristopher Torgerson for the murder of Stephanie Low began Monday morning with a denial of guilt from the defense. Defense attorney Thomas Wilmouth said that his client should be found guilty of his charge