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Huge tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb, kills 51
Huge tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb, kills 51
Hearing on the radio that a violent storm was approaching her rural Oklahoma neighborhood, Lindsay Carter took advantage of the advanced warning, gathered her belongings and fled. When she returned, there was little...More >>
A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against...More >>
Oklahoma officials: Tornado search, rescue ongoing
Oklahoma officials: Tornado search, rescue ongoing
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin says "hearts are broken" for parents wondering about the fate of their children after a tornado devastated suburban Oklahoma City and officials say the search and rescue effort will...More >>
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin says "hearts are broken" for parents wondering about the fate of their children after a tornado devastated suburban Oklahoma City and officials say the search and rescue effort will continue...More >>
Hospitals treat more than 120 after Okla. tornado
Hospitals treat more than 120 after Okla. tornado
Officials at two hospitals say they're treating nearly 60 patients, including more than a dozen children, after a massive tornado hit suburban Oklahoma City.More >>
Officials at two hospitals say they've been treating more than 120 patients, including about 50 children, since a massive tornado hit suburban Oklahoma City.More >>
National American Red Cross Statement on Moore, OK, Tornado
National American Red Cross Statement on Moore, OK, Tornado
Provided to Action 2 News:WASHINGTON, Monday, May 20, 2013 – Our thoughts and concerns go to everyone in Oklahoma following this horrific tornado. The American Red Cross has one shelter open in MooreMore >>
Red Cross volunteers are out tonight with food and supplies supporting first responders. More than 25 emergency response vehicles are positioned to move at first light Tuesday.More >>

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Summer Wasp Population Could Be Bad

The recent spell of hot weather is being blamed for a soaring wasp population. The insects are now a top complaint among calls to pest control services. More>>

Wisconsin Storm Spotters Help Save Lives

While stormchasers like we saw in Oklahoma City may drive hundreds of miles to find severe weather, storm spotters wait for the storms to come to them. More>>

Marinette Marine Completes $74 Million Expansion

Marinette Marine has finished expanding and upgrading its facilities, something the company says will save time and money on ship building and set them up for future contracts. More>>

Town of Menasha Police Investigate Officer Involved Shooting

For the second time in a month the Town of Menasha Police Department is investigating an officer firing their weapon. It happened Sunday as officers responded to an armed robbery.
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Brown County's Approach to Handling Emerald Ash Borer

The DNR says the Emerald Ash Borer threatens to destroy 50 to 90 million ash trees nationwide. Efforts are underway to prevent them from getting a foothold here.
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Green Bay Police: People Stealing from the Poor Caught on Video

Green Bay police and the leader of St. Vincent de Paul are shaking their heads in disbelief after seeing video of people they say are stealing from the poor and giving to themselves.
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Veterans Memorial Planned in Chilton

A small memorial in Chilton's Klinkner Park will have some company a year from now. Fundraising is underway for a $100,000 veterans memorial honoring all the military branches.
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Expanded NWTC Dental Clinic to Serve Thousands

Before the NEW Restorative Dental Clinic opened at NWTC, there were no other providers accepting new patients with Medicare or state insurance. More>>

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More Obama aides knew of IRS audit; Obama not told
More Obama aides knew of IRS audit; Obama not told
White House chief of staff Denis McDonough and other senior presidential advisers knew in late April that an upcoming report was likely to find that IRS employees had inappropriately targeted conservative political...More >>
White House chief of staff Denis McDonough and other senior advisers knew in late April that an impending report was likely to say the IRS had inappropriately targeted conservative groups, President Barack Obama's...More >>
Passenger Dies When Car Crashes Into Tree in Bonduel
Passenger Dies When Car Crashes Into Tree in Bonduel
A 75-year-old woman was pronounced dead shortly after the car she was riding in crashed into a tree in Bonduel Monday.The Shawano County Sheriff's Office says the car, driven by a 45-year-old woman, hitMore >>
The Shawano County Sheriff's Office says the car, driven by a 45-year-old woman, crashed into a tree along North First Street Monday.More >>
AP source: Treasury told WH of IRS disclosure plan
AP source: Treasury told WH of IRS disclosure plan
A Treasury official says the department told the White House twice that the IRS was preparing to make public its targeting of conservative political groups.More >>
A Treasury official says the department told the White House twice that the IRS was preparing to make public its targeting of conservative political groups.More >>
Wausau Paper finalizes deal to sell 2 Wis. mills
Wausau Paper finalizes deal to sell 2 Wis. mills
Wausau Paper Corp. has signed a final agreement to sell its two remaining Wisconsin paper mills.More >>
Wausau Paper Corp. has signed a final agreement to sell its two remaining Wisconsin paper mills.More >>
Ripon College Student Accused of Recording Women in Showers Challenges Evidence
Ripon College Student Accused of Recording Women in Showers Challenges Evidence
The former Ripon College student charged with recording video of female students in a dormitory shower is challenging the evidence against him and statements he made to police.That's according to his defenseMore >>
Instead of a plea hearing Monday, the attorney for Demetrious Moll challenged how police obtained statements and evidence.

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IG: ex-US Attorney retaliated in Fast and Furious
IG: ex-US Attorney retaliated in Fast and Furious
The Justice Department's inspector general says the U.S. Attorney in Arizona violated department policy by providing Fox News with information apparently aimed at undercutting the credibility of a federal agent...More >>
The U.S. Attorney in Arizona violated Justice Department policy by providing Fox News with information apparently aimed at undercutting the credibility of a federal agent who helped reveal the botched arms-trafficking probe...More >>
Arias attorneys will put one witness on: Arias
Arias attorneys will put one witness on: Arias
Jodi Arias returns to court for the continuation of her trial after being convicted of murder in her lover's killing as jurors consider a life sentence or execution.More >>
Complaining that Jodi Arias' sensational murder case has become a modern-day "witch trial," her lawyers tried to quit in the middle of the death-penalty phase Monday, then said they will call only one witness: Arias.More >>
Poor children in Wisconsin schools increases
Poor children in Wisconsin schools increases
The percentage of children in Wisconsin public schools who come from families poor enough to receive free and reduced-priced lunches has increased for the ninth year in a row.More >>
The percentage of children in Wisconsin public schools who come from families poor enough to receive free and reduced-priced lunches has increased for the ninth year in a row.More >>
Work Requirement Could Cut Food Stamp Rolls by Half
Work Requirement Could Cut Food Stamp Rolls by Half
A proposed work requirement for food stamps recipients in Wisconsin is projected to knock half of the people off the program.More >>
The Department of Health Services reports about 31,350 participants in the Wisconsin FoodShare program would not be able to meet the proposed requirements.More >>
Wisconsin's state workers who smoke would pay $50 fee
Wisconsin's state workers who smoke would pay $50 fee
State workers who smoke would have to pay $50 more per month for health insurance under a proposal by Gov. Scott Walker.More >>
Governor Walker's administration says the fee is necessary because it estimates health care costs for tobacco users are about 35% higher than those who don't.More >>
Carney: Senior White House staff knew of IRS probe
Carney: Senior White House staff knew of IRS probe
The White House says White House Counsel Kathryn Ruemmler was first informed about an audit of the IRS' inappropriate targeting of conservative groups on April 24 and that she notified senior staff, including...More >>
The White House says White House Counsel Kathryn Ruemmler was first informed about an audit of the IRS' inappropriate targeting of conservative groups on April 24 and that she notified senior staff, including Denis...More >>
Wis. man dies after fall from party bus
Wis. man dies after fall from party bus
A River Falls man has died after falling out of the back of a party bus.More >>
A River Falls man has died after falling out of the back of a party bus.More >>
State Dept: Reports of anti-Semitism increase
State Dept: Reports of anti-Semitism increase
The State Department has appointed a special envoy to monitor and combat anti-Semitism as a new report documents a global increase in incidents of anti-Semitism and Holocaust denial.More >>
The State Department appointed a special envoy to monitor and combat anti-Semitism Monday as a new report documents a global increase in incidents of anti-Semitism and Holocaust denial.More >>
Democrats strike back at GOP voting measures
Democrats strike back at GOP voting measures
In a bitter fight, Colorado Democrats recently muscled through the Statehouse a massive elections reform bill that allows voters to register up until Election Day and still cast their ballots.More >>
In a bitter fight, Colorado Democrats recently muscled through the Statehouse a massive elections reform bill that allows voters to register up until Election Day and still cast their ballots.More >>
Small Fla. city anxious to learn jackpot winner
Small Fla. city anxious to learn jackpot winner
It could be an anxious wait of up to two months for people in a small Florida city to find out who won the highest Powerball jackpot in history: an estimated $590.5 million.More >>
It could be an anxious wait of up to two months for people in a small Florida city to find out who won the highest Powerball jackpot in history: an estimated $590.5 million.More >>
UPDATE: Tornadoes slam Plains, Midwest; 2 dead in Okla.
UPDATE: Tornadoes slam Plains, Midwest; 2 dead in Okla.
SHAWNEE, Okla. (AP) - Hearing on the radio that a violent storm was approaching her rural Oklahoma neighborhood, Lindsay Carter took advantage of the advanced warning, gathered her belongings and fled.More >>
Several tornadoes struck parts of the nation's midsection Sunday, concentrating damage in central Oklahoma and Wichita, Kan.More >>
Large earthquake strikes off coast of Chile
Large earthquake strikes off coast of Chile
The U.S. Geological Survey says an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 has struck off the coast of Chile.More >>
A magnitude-6.5 earthquake struck off the coast of Chile on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, but Chilean officials said it was not felt on land and discarded the possibility that it might unleash a tsunami.More >>
Road Construction Starts Today Near Costco Site
Road Construction Starts Today Near Costco Site
Drivers on the east side of Green Bay and the Bellevue area will be dealing with some road construction starting today.Traffic on a stretch of County Highway GV between WIS 172 and Allouez Ave. will beMore >>
Crews will begin work on a new roundabout at the site of the new Costco store in Bellevue.More >>
Explosion that leveled house investigated
Explosion that leveled house investigated
Investigators are looking for the cause of an explosion that leveled a house in Eau Claire County.More >>
Investigators are looking for the cause of an explosion that leveled a house in Eau Claire County.More >>
Forest County Man Dies in Crash
Forest County Man Dies in Crash
Forest County officials responded to a deadly crash in the Township of Armstrong Creek early Sunday morning. The Forest County Sheriff's department says the crash killed a 26-year-old man from Goodman.More >>
Forest County officials responded to a deadly crash in the Township of Armstrong Creek early Sunday morning.More >>
Gov. Walker to headline Iowa GOP event
Gov. Walker to headline Iowa GOP event
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker will visit Iowa this week to deliver a speech that may bolster speculation that he will run for president in 2016.More >>
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker will visit Iowa this week to deliver a speech that may bolster speculation that he will run for president in 2016.More >>
Wis. budget committee to consider DNA expansion
Wis. budget committee to consider DNA expansion
Wisconsin lawmakers are set this week to consider Gov. Scott Walker's plan to take DNA from anyone arrested for a felony and anyone convicted of any crime.More >>
Wisconsin lawmakers are set this week to consider Gov. Scott Walker's plan to take DNA from anyone arrested for a felony and anyone convicted of any crime.More >>

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ABC 2013 Fall schedule
ABC 2013 Fall schedule
By The Associated Press ABC's prime-time schedule for the fall. All times are Central. New programs are in BOLD. Click on "details" for show details, video and photo previews, and cast information fromMore >>
Plan your TV viewing this fall on WBAY-TV.More >>
ABC's Fall Season highlights
ABC's Fall Season highlights
By DAVID BAUDERAP Television Writer Some highlights of ABC's moves in its schedule for next season. WHAT'S NEW: Tuesday night. ABC is scheduling four of the eight new series on its fall schedule for TuesdayMore >>
What's new, what's gone, what's changed, and what's the best show title of the Fall TV season.More >>

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UPDATE: Police Seek Armed Robbery, Reckless Endangerment Charges After Shooting
UPDATE: Police Seek Armed Robbery, Reckless Endangerment Charges After Shooting
Town of Menasha Police say an armed robbery suspect has been arrested. Charges are pending. Lieutenant Jason Weber says an initial call was received at 4 p.m. Sunday about an armed robbery at the PDQMore >>
Town of Menasha police are recommending charges of armed robbery and recklessly endangering safety against a 24-year-old Menasha man arrested after a standoff Sunday.
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Seatbelt Crackdown Starts Today
Seatbelt Crackdown Starts Today
Wisconsin drivers and passengers should buckle up or they will have a better chance to get a ticket under a new statewide crackdown.More >>
Wisconsin drivers and passengers should buckle up or they will have a better chance to get a ticket under a new statewide crackdown.More >>
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Timeshare Scams on the Rise in a Challenging Economy
Timeshare Scams on the Rise in a Challenging Economy
If you're thinking about selling a timeshare, be on the lookout. Some companies have no intentions of helping you sell. Investigators say they're crooks who are operating an elaborate scheme. KatinaMore >>
Some companies have no intentions of helping you sell your timeshare. Investigators say they're crooks who are operating an elaborate scheme.More >>
'Trek' does $70.6M but falls short of studio hopes
'Trek' does $70.6M but falls short of studio hopes
"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...More >>
"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.More >>
Couple Plans to Buy House with Mega Millions Winnings
Couple Plans to Buy House with Mega Millions Winnings
The nation has a serious case of lottery fever thanks to two big jackpot drawings. Lottery officials say someone in New Jersey and someone else in Virginia will split the impressive $190 million MegaMore >>
Denise Nicholas and Michael McVeigh, still unofficial winners, say they couldn't believe their luck. More >>
US gas prices up 11 cents over past 2 weeks
US gas prices up 11 cents over past 2 weeks
The average U.S. price of a gallon of gasoline has jumped 11 cents over the past two weeks.More >>
The average U.S. price of a gallon of gasoline has jumped 11 cents over the past two weeks.More >>
Suspect Leads Police on 20-mile High-Speed Chase
Suspect Leads Police on 20-mile High-Speed Chase
Overnight, a 20 mile high speed chase led police through Green Bay and all the way into Shawano County before the car was stopped. Green Bay Police say a car was stopped for a welfare check in GreenMore >>
Overnight, a 20-mile high-speed chase led police through Green Bay and all the way into Shawano County before the car was stopped.More >>
13k Runners Compete in Cellcom Green Bay Marathon
13k Runners Compete in Cellcom Green Bay Marathon
More than 13,000 runners are resting tonight after completing one of five Cellcom Marathon races this weekend. New safety measures were in place to help the race go more smoothly this year. "At thisMore >>
More than 13,000 runners are resting tonight after completing one of five Cellcom Marathon races this weekend.More >>
Officer who shot NY student faced harrowing choice
Officer who shot NY student faced harrowing choice
In what police are describing as a crime of opportunity, a wanted man with a criminal history dating nearly 15 years entered a front door that had been left open at a New York home near Hofstra University.More >>
The police officer who accidentally killed a Long Island college student along with an armed intruder faced perhaps the most harrowing decision in law enforcement: choosing the split-second moment when the risk is so high...More >>
Two Hurt in Fond du Lac County Crash
Two Hurt in Fond du Lac County Crash
State transportation officials say two people were injured Sunday afternoon after their pick-up truck was rear-ended flipping their truck and ejecting a passenger. It happened on Hwy. 23 at West LaneMore >>
State transportation officials say two people were injured Sunday afternoon after their pick-up truck was rear-ended flipping their truck and ejecting a passenger.More >>
Nature-Themed Art Fair At Kaukauna Environmental Center
Nature-Themed Art Fair At Kaukauna Environmental Center
People got a unique look at nature in Kaukauna Sunday. The Nature's Images Art Fair featured 50 vendors from all across Wisconsin. Debbie Nowak, a naturalist with 1000 Islands Environmental Center,More >>
Nature is the star of an annual art fair in Kaukauna on Sunday.More >>
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Cellcom Green Bay Marathon Underway
Cellcom Green Bay Marathon Underway
The Cellcom Green Bay Marathon started just after 7:00 a.m. Sunday with a tribute to the victims of the Boston Marathon Bombing. Runners wore wristbands with the words "We Run As One." They held up theirMore >>
Thousands of runners are now on the course, which runs through Green Bay, Ashwaubenon and De Pere.More >>
Wisconsin bill would ban mandatory flu shots
Wisconsin bill would ban mandatory flu shots
Wisconsin employers, including hospitals and nursing homes, could no longer require workers to get flu shots under a bill pending in the Legislature.More >>
Wisconsin employers, including hospitals and nursing homes, could no longer require workers to get flu shots under a bill pending in the Legislature.More >>
$590M-plus Powerball: 1 winning ticket sold in Fla
$590M-plus Powerball: 1 winning ticket sold in Fla
It's been less than 10 months since the world record for a lottery prize. On Saturday night, it could conceivably fall once again.More >>
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.More >>
1 winning ticket sold in Fla. on Powerball
1 winning ticket sold in Fla. on Powerball
Lottery officials have announced winning numbers in a near-historic Powerball jackpot.More >>
A lottery official says 1 winning ticket has been sold in Florida for a record Powerball jackpot of more than $590 million.More >>
Up to 60 injured after car drives into Va. parade
Up to 60 injured after car drives into Va. parade
Witnesses in southwestern Virginia say a car has driven into a crowd at a parade. Several people appear to be hurt, but the nature of their injuries wasn't immediately known.More >>
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.More >>
Official: Broken rail eyed in Conn. train crash
Official: Broken rail eyed in Conn. train crash
Two commuter trains packed with rush-hour commuters collided in an accident that sent more than 60 people to Connecticut hospitals, severely damaged the tracks and threatened to snarl travel in the congested...More >>
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...More >>
Navy Seabee Wounded in Iraq Receives Purple Heart
Navy Seabee Wounded in Iraq Receives Purple Heart
A Navy Seabee who was wounded while serving in Iraq in 2009 received a special honor in Ashwaubenon Saturday. Josh Linssen thought his visit to the navy operational support center in Ashwaubenon todayMore >>
A Navy Seabee who was wounded while serving in Iraq in 2009 received one of the military's highest honors in Ashwaubenon Saturday.More >>
Wis. Democratic Party adviser is leaving
Wis. Democratic Party adviser is leaving
A well-known Democratic Party of Wisconsin adviser is leaving his position.More >>
A well-known Democratic Party of Wisconsin adviser is leaving his position.More >>
Preble High School Track & Field Dedicated To Former Coaches
Preble High School Track & Field Dedicated To Former Coaches
Two widely recognized Preble high school coaches were honored for their service and dedication to the school. Preble's athletic field and track were dedicated to former coaches Jack Drankoff and PatMore >>
Two widely recognized Preble high school coaches were honored for their service and dedication to the school.More >>
Cellcom Marathon Has Big Economic Impact
Cellcom Marathon Has Big Economic Impact
Every year the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon brings in nearly $1.4 million dollars to the Green Bay area. As racers from Wisconsin and all around the country, come together to compete. "Having their friendsMore >>
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. More >>
Tea Party takes aim at tax code
Tea Party takes aim at tax code
This week the IRS has made headlines across the country after admitting that they targeted conservative groups, like the Tea Party, when the groups tried to apply for tax exempt status. Today Tea PartyMore >>
Today Tea Party members here in Northeast Wisconsin gathered to "take aim" at the Federal tax code.More >>
Wis. not likely to take up gay marriage again soon
Wis. not likely to take up gay marriage again soon
Wisconsin's neighbor Minnesota may have become the 12th state in the country to legalize same-sex unions on Tuesday.More >>
Wisconsin's neighbor Minnesota may have become the 12th state in the country to legalize same-sex unions on Tuesday.More >>
5K, Fun Run Kick Off Cellcom Green Bay Marathon Events
5K, Fun Run Kick Off Cellcom Green Bay Marathon Events
The Cellcom Green Bay Marathon festivities kicked off Saturday morning with a 5K and WPS Kids' Power Run. "It was great," Dylon Parma said, who finished the 5K with his family. Adrian Burrows, who'sMore >>
The Cellcom Green Bay Marathon festivities kicked off Saturday morning with a 5K and WPS Kids' Power Run.More >>
Deadline approaching for state's no-call list
Deadline approaching for state's no-call list
The quarterly deadline to place a telephone number on Wisconsin's no-call list is approaching.More >>
The quarterly deadline to place a telephone number on Wisconsin's no-call list is approaching.More >>
Conn. commuter trains collide; 60 go to hospitals
Conn. commuter trains collide; 60 go to hospitals
A New York-area commuter railroad says two trains have collided in Connecticut, and there are preliminary reports of injuries.More >>
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.More >>
Lambeau's Appeal in Cellcom Green Bay Marathon "Undeniable"
Lambeau's Appeal in Cellcom Green Bay Marathon "Undeniable"
More than 13,000 runners and thousands more spectators will be part of this weekend's Cellcom Green Bay Marathon. Events start Saturday.There's a little more excitement for the marathon this year, andMore >>
There's a little more excitement for this year's Cellcom Green Bay Marathon, and the reason is simple.More >>
Fond du Lac Firefighters Go Door-to-Door to Prevent Fires
Fond du Lac Firefighters Go Door-to-Door to Prevent Fires
After a couple of fires involving unattended cooking in the past month, firefighters in Fond du Lac announced an initiative to canvass neighborhoods with safety information and free smoke alarms and batteries.ThisMore >>
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.More >>
Runner with Parkinson's Joins Cellcom Green Bay Marathon
Runner with Parkinson's Joins Cellcom Green Bay Marathon
More than 13,000 people are registered to participate in the five Cellcom Green Bay Marathon events taking place this weekend. Many were at Lambeau Field on Friday to pick up their race packets.The runnersMore >>
A year ago, the 58-year-old couldn't walk very well or very fast, but it turned out he was a decent runner.More >>
Death of Green Bay Man Ruled a Homicide
Death of Green Bay Man Ruled a Homicide
Green Bay police say the death of a man on N. Ashland Ave. has been ruled a homicide.They say the ruling came after consulting with the medical examiner and reviewing the autopsy of Daniel Kuehl.KuehlMore >>
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.More >>
Marshals Help Round up Brown County's Non-compliant Sex Offenders
Marshals Help Round up Brown County's Non-compliant Sex Offenders
Law enforcement officers in Brown County are targeting about 30 wanted people in an operation primarily targeting non-compliant sex offenders.In the first three days, eight people have been arrested onMore >>
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.
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Neenah Police Seek Driver Who Approached 8-year-old Boy
Neenah Police Seek Driver Who Approached 8-year-old Boy
Neenah police want to talk to a driver who approached an eight-year-old boy Friday afternoon in the area of Elm and Division streets.According to police, at about 3:35 the boy was walking home in the rain.More >>
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.
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Fond du Lac Firefighters Bring Safety Initiative Door-to-Door
Fond du Lac Firefighters Bring Safety Initiative Door-to-Door
The Fond du Lac Fire Department unveils a new fire safety education program. It will take firefighters door to door in an effort to save lives. No longer will firefighters in Fond du Lac respond to aMore >>
The initiative will take firefighters door-to-door in an effort to save lives -- preventing fires instead of waiting to respond to the same neighborhood.
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Paying Tribute to Boston Victims in Green Bay
Paying Tribute to Boston Victims in Green Bay
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. "I'm sure it'll definitely be on myMore >>
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.More >>
Developer Proposes Waterfront Housing for Appleton
Developer Proposes Waterfront Housing for Appleton
A Milwaukee-based developer has plans to build apartments and condos along the Fox River in Appleton. In the near-future, multi-family housing could move in on this patch of land at the end of John StreetMore >>
A Milwaukee-based developer has plans to build apartments and condos along the Fox River in Appleton.More >>
Deal Would Keep WIAA Girls Tourney at Resch Through 2020: UPDATED
Deal Would Keep WIAA Girls Tourney at Resch Through 2020: UPDATED
The WIAA Girls Basketball Tournament may be returning to the Green Bay area for years to come.A tweet sent out by the official Resch Center account says the WIAA Board has unanimously voted to begin negotiationsMore >>
The WIAA Board has unanimously voted to begin negotiations to keep the tournament at the Resch through 2020. Updated throughout.
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Treasury officials told of IRS probe in June 2012
Treasury officials told of IRS probe in June 2012
Lawmakers are ready to question the ousted head of the Internal Revenue Service as Congress holds its first hearing on the tougher scrutiny the IRS gave tea party and other conservative groups that applied for...More >>
Senior Treasury officials were made aware in June 2012 that investigators were looking into complaints from tea party groups that they were being harassed by the Internal Revenue Service, a Treasury inspector general said...More >>
Milwaukee backs off bra ban for historic bar
Milwaukee backs off bra ban for historic bar
A historic Milwaukee bowling alley and bar almost went without the appropriate support after a city inspector decided dozens of bras hanging from its ceiling were a fire hazard.More >>
A historic Milwaukee bowling alley and bar almost went without the appropriate support after a city inspector decided dozens of bras hanging from its ceiling were a fire hazard.More >>
Hagel orders review of sex-abuse prevention
Hagel orders review of sex-abuse prevention
President Barack Obama is pledging to eliminate the "scourge" of sexual assault in the military while cautioning that it will take a long and sustained effort by all military members.More >>
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Friday ordered the military to recertify all 25,000 people involved in programs designed to prevent and respond to sexual assault, an acknowledgement that assaults have escalated beyond the...More >>
High School Students Redesign Charcoal Grills
High School Students Redesign Charcoal Grills
Area high school students cooked up some new ideas for a popular summer pastime.Students from eight area high school technical education programs recently teamed up with area manufacturers to design andMore >>
Students from eight area high school technical education programs teamed up with area manufacturers to design and build working charcoal grills from scratch.More >>
Cellcom Green Bay Marathoners Feel Nervous, Excited
Cellcom Green Bay Marathoners Feel Nervous, Excited
Excitement and nerves define Lambeau Field this weekend, ahead of the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon.Runners are at the stadium for the Prevea Health and Fitness Expo, leading up to the weekend events.FridayMore >>
Even veteran long-distance runners admit they get nervous in the days leading up to the big race.More >>
Record Powerball jackpot inspires office pools
Record Powerball jackpot inspires office pools
In workplaces across the nation, Americans are inviting their colleagues to chip in $2 for a Powerball ticket and a shared daydream.More >>
By BARBARA RODRIGUEZ Associated Press In workplaces across the nation, Americans are inviting their colleagues to chip in $2 for a Powerball ticket and a shared daydream.More >>
Fire Chief Says Green Bay Homes Need Smoke Alarms
Fire Chief Says Green Bay Homes Need Smoke Alarms
The Green Bay Fire Department says it is doing everything it can to make sure your home isn't next. "Prevention is a big part of what we do," said Green Bay Fire Chief Michael Nieft. "Just like policeMore >>
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.More >>
Wisconsin DNR lifts statewide burning ban
Wisconsin DNR lifts statewide burning ban
The state Department of Natural Resources has lifted a statewide burning ban.More >>
Lower humidity, lower temperatures, and some of the state got needed rain.
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UPDATE: Police Describe Suspects in Sheboygan Credit Union Robbery
UPDATE: Police Describe Suspects in Sheboygan Credit Union Robbery
The Sheboygan Police Department is investigating an armed robbery at a credit union.It happened just after 3:30 p.m. Thursday at United One Credit Union on Superior Ave.Police say two men entered the creditMore >>
Sheboygan police are looking for two men who robbed United One Credit Union at gunpoint Thursday. Updated with suspects' and vehicle descriptions.
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UWGB Grad in Wheelchair to Walk Across Kress Center Stage
UWGB Grad in Wheelchair to Walk Across Kress Center Stage
Hundreds of graduates will walk across the Kress Center stage Saturday. One of them will mark two milestones at once. "I'm gonna graduate at like 11:15," said Jenni Ulrich. Today Jenni makes finalMore >>
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.
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UPDATED: Burglary Suspects Face Charges for Gas Station Robbery
UPDATED: Burglary Suspects Face Charges for Gas Station Robbery
Green Bay police report a number of arrests in two gas station robberies and a pharmacy burglary.Police arrested a 23-year-old Howard man for being party to the crime of robbery for a theft at Kwik TripMore >>
A couple suspected in a pharmacy burglary in Green Bay last month now faces charges of armed robbery for a theft at the U Pump gas station on Velp Avenue Sunday night.More >>
Plea Deal for Man Who Shot and Killed Green Bay Teen
Plea Deal for Man Who Shot and Killed Green Bay Teen
A man charged in the shooting death of a Green Bay teenager has reached a plea deal with prosecutors.Court records show Julio Gonzalez pleaded no contest to charges of 1st Degree Reckless Homicide andMore >>
A man charged in the shooting death of a Green Bay teenager has reached a plea deal with prosecutors.More >>
Correction: Drunken Driving-Zero Deaths story
Correction: Drunken Driving-Zero Deaths story
Drunken driving claims the lives of more than a third of the people killed each year on U.S highways, a level of carnage that that has remained stubbornly consistent for the past decade and a half.More >>
In a story May 17 about a National Transportation Safety Board recommendation on a blood alcohol threshold for drivers, The Associated Press incorrectly reported the definition of a drink. The standard definition of a drink...More >>
Walker signs work share bill
Walker signs work share bill
Gov. Scot Walker has signed into law a bill creating a program that gives employers an alternative to laying off employees when work slows.More >>
Gov. Scot Walker has signed into law a bill creating a program that gives employers an alternative to laying off employees when work slows.More >>
Walker signs bill benefiting Wisconsin Ducks
Walker signs bill benefiting Wisconsin Ducks
Gov. Scott Walker has signed into law a bill benefiting the military-style amphibious vehicle known as the Wisconsin Duck.More >>
Gov. Scott Walker has signed into law a bill benefiting the military-style amphibious vehicle known as the Wisconsin Duck.More >>
Powerball jackpot grows to $600 million
Powerball jackpot grows to $600 million
The numbers sum up the frenzy that has taken over the Golden State since it joined the madness over Powerball, which has seen its jackpot soar to $550 million for Saturday's drawing.More >>
Powerball officials say the jackpot has climbed to an estimated $600 million, making it the largest prize in the game's history and the world's second largest lottery prize.More >>
Two Charged in 12-County Burglary Ring
Two Charged in 12-County Burglary Ring
Charges have been filed against two men accused of operating a burglary ring spanning twelve counties.Daniel Frausto and Robert Miles are facing multiple counts of burglary and theft, according to theMore >>
Daniel Frausto and Robert Miles are facing multiple counts of burglary and theft, according to the State Attorney General's Office.More >>
Ousted IRS Chief Grilled by Lawmakers
Ousted IRS Chief Grilled by Lawmakers
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Internal Revenue Service's improper use of tougher scrutiny of conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status seems part of a broader pattern of intimidation and cover-ups by theMore >>
At a session that saw the IRS face harsh criticism from members of both parties, the just-ousted acting chief of the agency, Steven Miller, expressed regret for the heightened reviews.More >>
UPDATE-4: No Rabies for Bear That Attacked Man in Marinette Co.
UPDATE-3: Man Attacked by Bear in Marinette County
A man suffered injuries after he was attacked by a black bear in Marinette County.The Sheriff's Department says it happened Wednesday at a cabin in the town of Silver Cliff.The victim, Gerre Ninnemann,More >>
Gerre Ninnemann tells his story about surviving the attack. "Usually with bears around here you shout and wave your hands and they run away, but not this one." Updated throughout.
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Wis. surgeon indicted on health care fraud counts
Wis. surgeon indicted on health care fraud counts
A federal grand jury has indicted a Milwaukee surgeon on 13 counts of federal health care fraud.More >>
A federal grand jury has indicted a Milwaukee surgeon on 13 counts of federal health care fraud.More >>
Correction: Texas Storms story
Correction: Texas Storms story
Officials awaited daybreak to fully assess the scope of the destruction left in the wake of a deadly tornado in Granbury.More >>
In a story May 16 about tornadoes that swept through North Texas, The Associated Press misspelled the name of the executive director for Trinity Habitat for Humanity in Fort Worth. He is Gage Yager, not Yeager.More >>
Ousted IRS chief: Errors not caused by politics
Ousted IRS chief: Errors not caused by politics
The ousted chief of the Internal Revenue Service is telling Congress that his agency made errors in targeting conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status, but he says the mistakes were not the result of partisan...More >>
The ousted chief of the Internal Revenue Service is telling Congress that his agency made errors in targeting conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status, but he says the mistakes were not the result of partisan views.More >>
Tea party group says IRS asked about Walker recall
Tea party group says IRS asked about Walker recall
A tea party group says the Internal Revenue Service asked about its involvement in efforts to verify signatures in the effort to recall Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker.More >>
A tea party group says the Internal Revenue Service asked about its involvement in efforts to verify signatures in the effort to recall Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker.More >>
Bipartisan bill requires annual WEDC audit
Bipartisan bill requires annual WEDC audit
A bipartisan group of legislators has introduced a bill that makes some changes to Wisconsin's troubled economic development agency.More >>
A bipartisan group of legislators has introduced a bill that makes some changes to Wisconsin's troubled economic development agency.More >>
Couple Shares Incredible Bear Attack Survival Story
Couple Shares Incredible Bear Attack Survival Story
What started as a peaceful walk with his dog Maddy turned quickly for Gerre Ninnemann after he was mauled by a black bear. Fortunately his wife Marie wasn't too far. He says without her being there toMore >>
It's been a traumatic few days for a Marinette County couple, as they recover both physically and emotionally from a bear attack at their lakeside cabin.
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Recent Bear Attacks Concern DNR
Recent Bear Attacks Concern DNR
Bear attacks on people are a rarity according to the DNR. For experts it's hard to explain the motivation that led up to the aggression that lead to a bear attacking a man outside his cabin in ruralMore >>
The DNR says it's rare for a bear to attack a person. Two recent encounters have sparked concern about confrontations.More >>
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UPDATE: State Launches Investigation Into Calls Targeting Seniors
UPDATE: State Launches Investigation Into Calls Targeting Seniors
Action 2 News has learned Wisconsin Consumer Protection officials have launched an investigation into telemarketing calls targeting seniors. Target 2 first alerted you in April about robocalls pitchingMore >>
Action 2 News has learned Wisconsin Consumer Protection officials have launched an investigation into telemarketing calls targeting seniors.More >>
Sheriff: Ex-NASCAR driver Dick Trickle dead at 71
Sheriff: Ex-NASCAR driver Dick Trickle dead at 71
Dick Trickle, a former NASCAR driver whose larger-than-life personality and penchant for fun won him legions of fans despite a lack of success beyond the nation's small tracks, died Thursday of an apparent...More >>
There is that lasting image of Dick Trickle in the Winston 500 lighting up a cigarette while driving his stock car with his knees during a caution lap.More >>
Obama picks budget official to run troubled IRS
Obama picks budget official to run troubled IRS
Don't look for the outcry over the Internal Revenue Service's improper targeting of tea party groups to subside with the ouster of the agency's acting commissioner.More >>
President Barack Obama picked a senior White House budget official to become the acting head of the Internal Revenue Service on Thursday, the same day another top official announced plans to leave the agency amid the...More >>
Brothers arrested in Mother's Day parade shooting
Brothers arrested in Mother's Day parade shooting
New Orleans police say the suspect in a Mother's Day parade shooting that left 19 people wounded has been taken into custody.More >>
Two brothers with a history of drug arrests and suspected ties to a neighborhood gang each face 20 counts of attempted second-degree murder in a shooting spree that brought a sudden bloody end to a Mother's Day parade in...More >>
California fuels $550 million Powerball jackpot
California fuels $550 million Powerball jackpot
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $475 million after no tickets matched the winning numbers in the latest drawing.More >>
The numbers sum up the frenzy that has taken over the Golden State since it became the newest in the nation to join the madness over Powerball, which saw its jackpot soar Thursday to $550 million.More >>
School-Metro Transit Partnership Encourages Kids to Be Involved
School-Metro Transit Partnership Encourages Kids to Be Involved
The Green Bay School District is trying to get more kids involved in activities after school, like clubs, forensics and sports. The district is trying to make it happen by teaming up with Green Bay MetroMore >>
Green Bay schools are trying to get more kids involved in activities after school, like sports and clubs. Metro is helping by offering them a free ride home.
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Close Calls for Highway 41 Construction Workers
Close Calls for Highway 41 Construction Workers
After several recent close calls with oncoming traffic for construction workers along Highway 41 and Highway 29, project supervisors say something needs to be done before someone gets hurt or killed.TheMore >>
Project supervisors say something needs to be done after close calls with construction workers and vehicles barreling into work zones on the Highway 41/29 project.More >>
Police Say Pair Burglarized Relatives, Friends' Homes: UPDATED
Police Say Pair Burglarized Relatives, Friends' Homes: UPDATED
Green Bay police say a man and woman burglarized at least three homes in a neighborhood last week, including their relatives' homes.Police were investigating a series of burglaries in the area of HavenMore >>
Green Bay police say a man and woman burglarized at least three homes in the area of Haven Place last week, including their relatives' homes.More >>
Police Say Green Bay Gas Station Robbery was an Inside Job: UPDATED
Police Say Green Bay Gas Station Robbery was an Inside Job: UPDATED
Green Bay police say an armed robbery at the Express Gas Station on East Mason Street last month was an inside job.Two men came into the gas station armed with a handgun April 15th. The clerk was forcedMore >>
Green Bay police arrested an employee, Amanda Vieau, who they say helped plan and carry out the robbery on a night she wasn't there.More >>
Brown County Highway Gets Upgrade Before Costco Store Opens
Brown County Highway Gets Upgrade Before Costco Store Opens
The more than 20,000 drivers travel County Highway GV every day between Highway 172 and Allouez Avenue in Brown County will be impacted by major road construction starting next week.Traffic on that countyMore >>
More than 20,000 drivers who travel Brown County Highway GV every day will be impacted by major road construction starting Monday.More >>
UPDATE-2: Victim of Oshkosh Duplex Fire Identified, No Cause Found
UPDATE-2: Victim of Oshkosh Duplex Fire Identified, No Cause Found
One person is dead following a fire at a duplex in Oshkosh.At 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, firefighters were called to the report of a fire at 1675 Ohio Street.When crews arrived on scene, they saw flames comingMore >>
Firefighters found Theresa Schmitz, 25, in the closet of the upstairs unit. Investigators were on the scene throughout the day sifting through debris.
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Justice Dept. faulted over terrorist identities
Justice Dept. faulted over terrorist identities
The Justice Department's inspector general says the department failed to provide the names of some terrorists in the witness protection program to the government's Terrorist Screening Center.More >>
The government allowed "a small but significant number" of terrorists into America's witness protection program and then failed to provide the names of some of them for a watch list that's used to keep dangerous...More >>
Empty Chairs Display Honors Suicide Victims
Empty Chairs Display Honors Suicide Victims
Nearly a couple hundred chairs sit empty outside the Werch campus center at Lawrence university to raise awareness about mental health issues and recognize victims of suicide. "You knew them a while agoMore >>
180 empty chairs are lined up outside the Werch Campus Center at Lawrence University to raise awareness about mental health issues and recognize victims of suicide.More >>
Only 2 of 13 small SUVs do well in crash tests
Only 2 of 13 small SUVs do well in crash tests
Only two of 13 small SUVs are getting passing grades in front-end crash tests done by an insurance industry group.More >>
Only two of 13 small SUVs performed well in front-end crash tests done by an insurance industry group, with several popular models faring poorly in the evaluations.More >>

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