Missouri deputy shoots at driver stealing his unmarked squad car https://www.wbay.com/2026/08/05/sheriffs-deputy-shoots-suspect-who-allegedly-stole-his-car-police-say/
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Why teens vape -- and why it backfires, according to Wisconsin health experts
Wisconsin kids and vaping: What parents need to know about mental health risks
State health officials warn vaping can worsen anxiety, depression and sleep in young people.
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VIDEO: Fox Crossing police release dashcam video during the EF3 tornado
Fox Crossing police release dashcam video from the EF3 tornado
An officer parked outside Gegan Elementary School turned on the dashcam to capture the storm's destructive power.
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Perez Hilton hospitalized after he appeared to harm himself on a TikTok livestream https://www.wbay.com/2026/08/05/authorities-respond-perez-hiltons-home-after-he-appears-harm-himself-livestream/
Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre shared the Jones Serves relief mission online, encouraging people to visit the Neenah site for assistance.
Brett Favre supports Mississippi relief team serving free meals at Neenah church
Calvary Bible Church in Neenah has become a central hub for tornado recovery, offering families a single location for meals, supplies and support.
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Spectrum is setting up mobile Wi-Fi trailers to help Menasha and Fox Crossing access online resources as they continue to clean up after last week’s tornado.
Spectrum, AT&T provide assistance during Fox Valley tornado recovery
Spectrum is setting up mobile Wi-Fi trailers to help Menasha and Fox Crossing access online resources as they continue to clean up after last week’s tornado.
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Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway said in a pre-recorded video statement Tuesday that the decision to clear out the encampment at the intersection of Williamson and Baldwin Streets was not made lightly.
Madison mayor: Decision to clear Williamson Street encampment ‘not made lightly’
Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway said in a pre-recorded video statement Tuesday that the decision to clear out the encampment at the intersection of Williamson and Baldwin Streets was not made lightly.
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Big changes coming for iPhone users with the Messages app. What you can expect:
Some big changes are coming for iPhone users in the Messages app. Here’s what you can expect
The soon-to-come update from Apple includes a revamp of the Messages app.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche cleared a critical hurdle Tuesday in his bid to be confirmed to the post after swaying Republican holdouts on a Senate committee to advance his nomination for a floor vote.
Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general clears critical hurdle after deal with GOP holdouts
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has a cleared critical hurdle in his bid to be confirmed to the post after swaying Republican holdouts on a Senate committee to advance his nomination for a floor vote.
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U.S. news: Plane makes emergency landing on interstate https://www.wbay.com/2026/08/04/plane-makes-emergency-landing-florida-interstate/
Walgreens closing stores in 2026, including Wisconsin, but not as many as expected.
Walgreens is closing locations in 2026, but not as many as planned, reports say
Walgreens is closing some of its locations in 2026, although not as many as the company had originally planned.
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Packers fans should have an easier time finding flights to away games
Appleton Airport offers more flights to Packers away games
Allegiant adds flights to Florida and California for games against the Buccaneers and Rams.
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That's so Wisconsin. A man hated traffic and roundabouts, so he flew his helicopter to Cabela's.
Repairs and replacing damaged items after De Pere High School flooding will cost over $280,000.
De Pere High School flooding costs to exceed $280,000
Flooding during heavy rain damaged 50 spaces in the school.
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UPDATE: 10 arrested as Madison riot police, fire department respond to Corey Ruiz memorial removal
10 arrested as Madison crews, riot police move in to clear protest encampment
The encampment was created almost two weeks ago, after a Madison police officer fatally shot Corey Ruiz.
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Storm cleanup health alert: Watch out for animal encounters https://www.wbay.com/2026/08/04/people-vaccinated-rabies-after-animal-encounters-tornado-zone/
People vaccinated for rabies after animal encounters in tornado cleanup
Don't approach or handle stray or feral cats or other animals roaming the storm-damaged areas.
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Some communities canceled National Night Out events tonight while other storm-hit communities are going ahead with them https://www.wbay.com/2026/08/04/menasha-fox-crossing-cancel-national-night-out-events-appleton-neenah-proceed/
Candidate for governor David Crowley campaigned in Appleton with Gov. Tony Evers. The primary is in 7 days. https://www.wbay.com/2026/08/04/with-one-week-until-wisconsins-august-11-primary-democratic-governor-candidates-continue-push-votes/
One of the last living survivors of Pearl Harbor, a Green Bay native, has died at age 104 https://www.wbay.com/2026/08/04/rolland-briar-one-last-survivors-attack-pearl-harbor-dies-104/
Rolland Briar, one of the last survivors of the attack on Pearl Harbor, dies at 104
The Green Bay native enlisted in the U.S. Navy in February 1941 and served through July 1946
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Madison crews clearing camp, memorial at intersection where a police officer shot Corey Ruiz.
Madison city crews move in to clear out protest encampment
The encampment was created almost two weeks ago, after a Madison police officer fatally shot Corey Ruiz.
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The bodies of two people from Illinois were recovered late Monday morning after they were reported missing near Washington Island on Saturday.
Bodies of missing kayakers recovered near Washington Island
The bodies of two people from Illinois were recovered late Monday morning after they were reported missing near Washington Island on Saturday.
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Former Appleton West and University of Wisconsin basketball player Brian Butch is holding a basketball camp Thursday to raise money for local tornado relief.
Brian Butch hosting basketball camp to raise money for Fox Valley tornado relief
Former Appleton West and University of Wisconsin basketball player Brian Butch is holding a basketball camp Thursday to raise money for local tornado relief.
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Twenty-five states sued the Trump administration Monday over its latest tariffs, calling them a pretext for replacing import taxes the Supreme Court struck down in February.
25 states sue over Trump administration’s latest tariffs, citing Supreme Court ruling
Twenty-five states sued the Trump administration Monday over its latest tariffs.
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Following the investigation, the Green Bay Police Department is urging drivers to leave plenty of space between vehicles.
Police cite semi-truck driver for following too closely in 7-vehicle Leo Frigo bridge crash
A loose tire sparked a seven-vehicle pileup on the Leo Frigo Memorial Bridge, and a semi-truck driver is now facing charges for tailgating during the chaos, according to Green Bay police.
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Experts concerned some flotation devices for children may pose a drowning risk.
Under Water: Experts concerned some flotation devices for children may pose a drowning risk
Wearable floaties are often marketed as learn-to-swim aids for toddlers. Some even carry “Coast Guard approved” language—but parents and researchers worry they can create a false sense of safety and don't teach children to swim.
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#RECALL: Popular nut butter sold at Walmart recalled for possible salmonella
Popular nut butter sold at Walmart recalled for possible salmonella contamination
Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter is being recalled for a possible salmonella contamination, according to the FDA.
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Streets in the Fox Valley are being cleared, and now debris overwhelms the curbs. A look at tornado cleanup efforts after one week https://www.wbay.com/tornado
Two of the three people found dead inside a Winneconne home have been identified as sisters Jaelyn and Lenora, according to online statements.
Winneconne triple death investigation: Two sisters identified as community mourns
Two of the three people found dead inside a Winneconne home have been identified as sisters Jaelyn and Lenora, according to online statements.
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Two people have died in the cyclospora outbreak in Michigan, state health officials announced Monday. https://www.wbay.com/2026/08/03/first-deaths-reported-cyclospora-outbreak-continues-us/
Man suspected of 7th OWI offense after car hits house
Man faces 7th OWI charge after car hits Sheboygan house
The man, who was not identified, faces 3 years to more than 12 years in prison if convicted.
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