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Forest County Man Dies in Overnight Crash

Sun, 19 May 2013 16:11:00 EDT

Forest County officials responded to a deadly crash in the Township of Armstrong Creek early Sunday morning.

Officer who shot NY student faced harrowing choice

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:43:00 EDT

The police officer who accidentally killed a Long Island college student along with an armed intruder faced the most harrowing decision of a law enforcement career: choosing the split-second moment when the risk is so high...

'Trek' does $70.6M but falls short of studio hopes

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:36:00 EDT

"Star Trek: Into Darkness" has warped its way to a $70.6 million domestic launch from Friday to Sunday, though it's not setting any light-speed records with a debut that's lower than the studio's expectations.

20 mile high speed chase

WBAY.com Staff — Sun, 19 May 2013 11:35:00 EDT

Overnight, a 20 mile high speed chase led police through Green Bay and all the way into Shawano County before the car was stopped.

Cellcom Green Bay Marathon Underway

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:41:00 EDT

Thousands of runners are now on the course, which runs through Green Bay, Ashwaubenon and De Pere.

Wisconsin bill would ban mandatory flu shots

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:05:00 EDT

Wisconsin employers, including hospitals and nursing homes, could no longer require workers to get flu shots under a bill pending in the Legislature.

$590M-plus Powerball: 1 winning ticket sold in Fla

Sun, 19 May 2013 02:43:00 EDT

It's all about the odds, and one single ticket in Florida has beaten them all by matching the numbers drawn for the highest Powerball jackpot in history at an estimated $590.5 million, lottery officials disclosed Sunday.

1 winning ticket sold in Fla. on Powerball

Sun, 19 May 2013 01:43:00 EDT

A lottery official says 1 winning ticket has been sold in Florida for a record Powerball jackpot of more than $590 million.

Mega Millions winner in Green Bay

WBAY.com Staff — Sat, 18 May 2013 23:27:00 EDT

The nation has a serious case of lottery fever thanks to two big jackpot drawings.

Up to 60 injured after car drives into Va. parade

Sat, 18 May 2013 21:03:00 EDT

An elderly driver plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a Saturday parade in a small Virginia mountain town and investigators were looking into whether he suffered a medical emergency before the accident.

Official: Broken rail eyed in Conn. train crash

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:33:00 EDT

The commuter train derailment and collision that left dozens injured outside New York City was not the result of foul play, officials said Saturday, but a fractured section of rail is being studied to determine if it is...

Navy Seabee Wounded in Iraq Receives Purple Heart

Tony Ullrich — Sat, 18 May 2013 19:18:00 EDT

A Navy Seabee who was wounded while serving in Iraq in 2009 received one of the military's highest honors in Ashwaubenon Saturday.

Wis. Democratic Party adviser is leaving

Sat, 18 May 2013 17:51:00 EDT

A well-known Democratic Party of Wisconsin adviser is leaving his position.

Preble High School Track & Field Dedicated To Former Coaches

Sat, 18 May 2013 17:29:00 EDT

Two widely recognized Preble high school coaches were honored for their service and dedication to the school.

Cellcom Marathon Has Big Economic Impact

Nikki Junewicz — Sat, 18 May 2013 16:12:00 EDT

About 13,000 runners are in Green Bay this weekend for the Cellcom Marathon and other races Sunday morning. And while a lot of them are from the area, many are not, which makes this event a lucrative one for the city.

Tea Party takes aim at tax code

WBAY.com Staff — Sat, 18 May 2013 14:51:00 EDT

Today Tea Party members here in Northeast Wisconsin gathered to "take aim" at the Federal tax code.

Wis. not likely to take up gay marriage again soon

Sat, 18 May 2013 13:52:00 EDT

Wisconsin's neighbor Minnesota may have become the 12th state in the country to legalize same-sex unions on Tuesday.

5K, Fun Run Kick Off Cellcom Green Bay Marathon Events

Matt Smith — Sat, 18 May 2013 12:43:00 EDT

The Cellcom Green Bay Marathon festivities kicked off Saturday morning with a 5K and WPS Kids' Power Run.

Deadline approaching for state's no-call list

Sat, 18 May 2013 07:04:00 EDT

The quarterly deadline to place a telephone number on Wisconsin's no-call list is approaching.

Lambeau's Appeal in Cellcom Green Bay Marathon "Undeniable"

Jeff Alexander — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:59:00 EDT

There's a little more excitement for this year's Cellcom Green Bay Marathon, and the reason is simple.

Paying Tribute to Boston Victims in Green Bay

Sarah Thomsen — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:30:00 EDT

Runners lined up for Sunday's Cellcom Green Bay Marathon will take part in a special tribute to those injured or killed in the Boston Marathon bombings a month ago.

Fond du Lac Firefighters Go Door-to-Door to Prevent Fires

Jason Zimmerman — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:58:00 EDT

Firefighters returned to an apartment complex on West Scott Street hours after a fire there, armed not with hoses but with smoke detectors, batteries, and a checklist.

Deal Would Keep WIAA Girls Tourney at Resch Through 2020: UPDATED

Jennifer Wilson — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:13:00 EDT

The WIAA Board has unanimously voted to begin negotiations to keep the tournament at the Resch through 2020. Updated throughout.

UWGB Grad in Wheelchair to Walk Across Kress Center Stage

Kristyn Allen — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:25:00 EDT

Jenni Ulrich has been in a wheelchair since the age of 3. But that wasn't going to stop her from walking across the stage to get her diploma.

Runner with Parkinson's Joins Cellcom Green Bay Marathon

Bao Vang — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:29:00 EDT

A year ago, the 58-year-old couldn't walk very well or very fast, but it turned out he was a decent runner.

Cellcom Green Bay Marathoners Feel Nervous, Excited

Bao Vang — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:43:00 EDT

Even veteran long-distance runners admit they get nervous in the days leading up to the big race.

Neenah Police Seek Driver Who Approached 8-year-old Boy

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:07:00 EDT

Neenah police want to talk to a driver who approached an eight-year-old boy walking in the area of Elm and Division streets Friday afternoon.

Marshals Help Round up Brown County's Non-compliant Sex Offenders

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:46:00 EDT

US marshals, sheriff's deputies, and Green Bay police are targeting about 30 people, including registered sex offenders plus others suspected of violent or drug-related crimes.

Road Closures This Weekend for Cellcom Green Bay Marathon

WBAY.com Staff — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:07:00 EDT

There will be road closures this weekend for the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon. Drivers are urged to use caution as they share roadways with runners.

Weather Forecast: No Repeat of Last Year's Green Bay Marathon

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:06:00 EDT

The race-time weather forecast looks good for this weekend's Cellcom Green Bay Marathon, but organizers aren't taking any chances.

New Security Plans in Place for Cellcom Green Bay Marathon

Sarah Thomsen — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:25:00 EDT

For the first time, Race Director Sean Ryan talks about the new security measures and what officials want you to do.

Conn. commuter trains collide; 60 go to hospitals

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:05:00 EDT

Two commuter trains serving New York City collided in Connecticut during Friday's evening rush hour, sending 60 people to the hospital, including five with critical injuries, Gov. Dannel Malloy said.

Death of Green Bay Man Ruled a Homicide

WBAY.com Staff — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:11:00 EDT

Green Bay police say the death of Daniel Kuehl was a homicide, but they are not releasing any more details on the cause of death.

UPDATE: Police Describe Suspects in Sheboygan Credit Union Robbery

WBAY.com Staff — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:00:00 EDT

Sheboygan police are looking for two men who robbed United One Credit Union at gunpoint Thursday. Updated with suspects' and vehicle descriptions.

Fire Chief Says Green Bay Homes Need Smoke Alarms

Patrick Nelson — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:49:00 EDT

A regional smoke-alarm initiative offers to install smoke detectors free of charge for people older than 65 and families with children 5 and younger. Today, a whole pallet of smoke detectors sits unclaimed.

ABC 2013 Fall schedule

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:50:00 EDT

Plan your TV viewing this fall on WBAY-TV.

ABC's Fall Season highlights

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:34:00 EDT

What's new, what's gone, what's changed, and what's the best show title of the Fall TV season.

Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition Taping a "Reveal" in Green Bay

Thu, 9 May 2013 16:46:00 EDT

One of the participants on ABC's Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition is from Green Bay, and the TV show wants YOU to be there, at the Lambeau Field Atrium, for the end of their journey May 21st.

AllergyTrack

Tue, 7 May 2013 21:17:00 EDT

Track daily levels of pollen and mold with our AllergyTrack graph. Includes cumulative pollen counts for the past seven years.

Watch ABC Shows Online

Wed, 1 May 2013 15:31:00 EDT

Catch up with your favorite ABC primetime programs online for free.

Black flies at Wis. refuge plague whooping cranes

Sun, 19 May 2013 16:01:00 EDT

Experts say a swarm of black flies appears to be the best explanation for why endangered whooping cranes are abandoning their nests at a Wisconsin wildlife refuge.

State takes over Madison police shooting case

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:49:00 EDT

The Wisconsin Division of Criminal Investigation has taken over the investigation of the shooting death in Madison of a man who allegedly charged police officers with a sword.

West Allis police arrest man in woman's death

Sun, 19 May 2013 13:57:00 EDT

West Allis police have arrested a 48-year-old man in the death of a 63-year-old woman who was found in a hallway of her apartment building.

Wisconsin has 2 $1 million Powerball winners

Sun, 19 May 2013 13:33:00 EDT

Two tickets sold in Wisconsin are worth $1 million apiece after Saturday night's Powerball drawing.

Milwaukee Public Museum to feature "poop" exhibit

Sun, 19 May 2013 07:05:00 EDT

An exhibit traveling to the Milwaukee Public Museum this fall concentrates on something few like to talk in depth about: poop.

Wis. budget panel to consider rent-to-own changes

Sun, 19 May 2013 07:05:00 EDT

The Legislature's Joint Finance Committee is poised to consider provisions in Gov. Scott Walker's executive budget that would exempt rent-to-own stores from Wisconsin's consumer protection laws.

Free dental exams for service dogs at UW

Sun, 19 May 2013 06:13:00 EDT

Guide dogs and other service canines will get some special attention from University of Wisconsin Veterinary Care specialists.

News Minute: Here is the latest Wisconsin news from The Associated Press

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:37:00 EDT

Washburn County sheriff's officials say they consider the case of a 15-year-old girl missing for 17 years still open and active. The Duluth News Tribune reports crews took part in a ground and water search in Washburn...

This Hour: Latest Wisconsin news, sports, business and entertainment

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:37:00 EDT

Wisconsin's neighbor Minnesota may have become the 12th state in the country to legalize same-sex unions on Tuesday.

Metro-North: Conn. train outage expected for days

Sun, 19 May 2013 16:33:00 EDT

Tens of thousands of commuters are bracing for a difficult trip around southwest Connecticut and to New York City beginning Monday as workers repair the Metro-North commuter rail line crippled by a derailment and crash.

AP CEO calls records seizure unconstitutional

Sun, 19 May 2013 16:24:00 EDT

The president and chief executive officer of The Associated Press on Sunday called the government's secret seizure of two months of reporters' phone records "unconstitutional" and said the news cooperative had not...

Fate of LA pot shops left to voters

Sun, 19 May 2013 16:24:00 EDT

Los Angeles politicians have struggled for more than five years to regulate medical marijuana, trying to balance the needs of the sick against neighborhood concerns that pot shops attract crime.

US gas prices up 11 cents over past 2 weeks

Sun, 19 May 2013 16:23:00 EDT

The average U.S. price of a gallon of gasoline has jumped 11 cents over the past two weeks.

Charlotte remembers 1963 desegregation 'eat-in'

Sun, 19 May 2013 16:03:00 EDT

In the spring of 1963, a prominent civil rights leader led dozens of protesters on a four-mile march from a predominantly African-American college campus to the center of Charlotte's downtown.

Obama exhorts good deeds by Morehouse graduates

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:53:00 EDT

President Barack Obama, in a soaring commencement address on work, sacrifice and opportunity, on Sunday told graduates of historically black Morehouse College to seize the power of their example as black men graduating from...

Small Fla. city wonders who won Powerball jackpot

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:33:00 EDT

Some lucky person walked into a Publix supermarket in suburban Florida over the past few days and bought a ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million - the highest Powerball jackpot in history.

NY 'frisk' judge calls criticism 'below-the-belt'

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:33:00 EDT

The federal judge presiding over civil rights challenges to the stop-and-frisk practices of the New York Police Department has no doubt where she stands with the government.

Local Coach Praises Choice to Keep Girls' Hoops Tournament at the Resch

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:33:00 EDT

Four area teams qualified for the tournament last March, with Notre Dame Academy, Kewaunee, and Algoma winning gold balls. Now that's home court advantage.

Freese hits slam, Cardinals hold off Brewers 7-6

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:24:00 EDT

David Freese hit a grand slam for his first homer of the season, and the St. Louis Cardinals used a five-run first inning to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-6 on Friday night.

Matt Kenseth Remembers Dick Trickle as "a Racer's Racer"

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:07:00 EDT

Dick Trickle's brother says severe pain may have pushed racing legend Dick Trickle to take his own life. For other Wisconsin racers, it's still hard to understand.

Barry Alvarez on 2014 Schedule Quirks

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:01:00 EDT

In 2014, Wisconsin faces new rivals Rutgers and Maryland. They won't face perennial rivals Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, or Penn State.

WIAA Keeps State Baseball at Fox Cities Stadium Through 2020

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:59:00 EDT

The Fox has hosted the tournament since 1998.

Mayday for the Milwaukee Brewers

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:53:00 EDT

The Brewers are just 2-12 this month and nine-and-a-half games behind the Cardinals going into a series with St. Louis.

Woodson says he's look for fit in Raiders visit

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:33:00 EDT

Charles Woodson pushed back a visit to Oakland to pursue a reunion with the Raiders because extending his career in the NFL isn't his only mission.

NASCAR community mourns death of Dick Trickle

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:32:00 EDT

Mark Martin received a piece of advice very early in his career from Dick Trickle that he's never forgotten.

T-Rats Can't Catch Up to River Bandits

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:32:00 EDT

The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers go on a two-week, 13-game road trip after a loss at home.

Flesh-eating disease victim gets prosthetic hands

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:23:00 EDT

A metro Atlanta woman who lost both hands, her left leg and right foot after contracting a flesh-eating disease was on her way back from Ohio Friday after being fitted with prosthetic hands.

Wis. camp gets cleaning after kids get sick

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:28:00 EDT

A YMCA camp in western Wisconsin has been cleaned after more than 50 children from a Minnesota school district were sickened with norovirus.

Cost of Walker's Medicaid plan increases

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:03:00 EDT

The cost of Gov. Scott Walker's plan to reject federally funded Medicaid expansion and instead tighten income eligibility for the program has gone up.

GOP hopes IRS scandal will snag health care law

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:52:00 EDT

Political scandals have strange ways of causing collateral damage, and Republicans are hoping the furor over federal tax enforcers singling out conservative groups will ensnare their biggest target: President Barack...

Report: Wis. hospitals have low infection rate

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:39:00 EDT

Patients at Wisconsin hospitals have less of a chance of getting a serious infection than most nationwide.

Study: Public Pools Test Positive for Bacteria in Human Waste

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:40:00 EDT

Researchers found 58 percent of the samples of pool water tested positive for E. Coli, a bacteria normally found in feces and people's digestive systems.

Wis. surgeon indicted on health care fraud counts

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:31:00 EDT

A federal grand jury has indicted a Milwaukee surgeon on 13 counts of federal health care fraud.

Many public pools contaminated with human waste

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:47:00 EDT

There are few things more inviting than a cool, clear pool on a hot summer day. But a new federal report will have you thinking twice before dipping a toe in the water.

Survey: Bat disease hasn't reached Wisconsin

Fri, 17 May 2013 06:30:00 EDT

Wisconsin wildlife officials say a third survey has turned up no signs a deadly bat disease has reached the state.