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For 97.9 WGBW News, I'm Lisa Hale. The deadline is May 30th. If Brown County, the city of Green Bay and sea rice, can't come to an agreement on where to move the coal piles currently sitting on prime real estate in the downtown area, that whole project could lose a $15 million state grant.
To that end, representatives from the city, the county and sea rice meant recently to discuss two new proposals being put forward by the county. Details of the proposals haven't been released. Studies conducted on the area show that the land where the coal piles currently sit could support $150 million in new development for the area.
Brown County Board of Supervisors Chairman Pat Buckley said he's optimistic that something can be done by the deadline.
53-year-old Rodney D. Franklin, Nevada, is charged with first degree intentional homicide for the death of 73-year-old Keith Rice Camp on November 24 of last year.
Rice Camp's body was found dead behind a residence on East Doty Street in Nina. Charges were filed in Winnebago County Court Thursday, and a $500,000 cash bond was set for Franklin. He'll make his next court appearance on June 9th for preliminary hearing.
The U.S. District Court in Massachusetts issued a preliminary injunction yesterday to stop the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. The injunction restricts the administration from implementing mass layoffs and transferring management of federal student loans and special education outside the Department of Education.
The court order also requires the Department to reinstate federal employees who were relieved of their duties as part of the Trump efforts.
Wisconsin was part of the coalition of states who brought the case against Trump's executive order and its subsequent action.
As the Capitol Republican bill to increase penalties for running in Wisconsin is paused, at least for now. Joanne Croulette has more.
The legislation received significant opposition earlier this month in the State Assembly's Judiciary Committee and was not given a committee vote on Wednesday.
Democrats Ryan Clancy of Milwaukee and Andrew Heisel of Sun Prairie were pleased calling the bill legal overreach that could be used against legitimate protests.
The bill's author to rivers Republican Shea Sortwell accused them of falsely claiming the bill was pulled from Wednesday's agenda when a vote hadn't officially been scheduled.
Committee Chair Representative Ron Tussler told Wispolitics in a statement that the bill in its current form has constitutional common sense and enforcement issues and will not receive a vote until those are addressed.
The Menominee Indian School District in Kishina receives a $700,000 grant from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction for a charter school that focuses on immersing students in the Menominee language.
The DPI announced nearly $10 million in federal subgrants to Wisconsin schools this week to support planning, opening, and the expansion of charter schools.
Brown County Sheriff's officials took to Facebook once again to warn residents about the deputy scam.
Scammers are using the names of actual Brown County deputies in an attempt to scare victims into giving them money.
Officials say they will never call or text you demanding money for citations or warrants and they will also never ask for cryptocurrency gift cards or prepaid debit cards for payment for citations.
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers is renewing calls for the state legislature to invest in the childcare accounts program following the release of results from a new study into childcare costs.
The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families announced the results of the 2025 market rate survey this week showing an 11% cost increase for families with kids in center-based care and a 10% increase for family-based care.
Governor Tony Evers is calling for over $480 million in childcare funding in his biennial budget proposal.
Wisconsin has seen a substantial drop in fatal drug overdoses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports Wisconsin is among six states and the District of Columbia to see the total number of year-to-year overdose deaths dropped by more than 35%.
The biggest drop was in West Virginia which saw a 44% decline. Only Nevada and South Dakota saw increases in fatal overdoses.
Overall, total U.S. overdose deaths dropped by 30,000, a 27% decrease which the CDC says is the largest one-year decline ever recorded.
If you want to visit a state park this Memorial Day weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reminding you to plan ahead.
According to a press release, holiday weekends over the summer can be some of the busiest times at state parks throughout the year.
Residents visiting the parks may encounter long lines to get in, limited parking availability and larger crowds than usual.
Dean R. officials are reminding residents to be patient, and courteous with staff and other people enjoying the parks.
The City of Appleton and Outagami County Veterans Groups are readying for the Appleton Memorial Day Parade and moment of remembrance ceremony Monday, May 26th to honor the Brave United States Service Members who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend American rights and freedoms.
The parade draws hundreds of participants and thousands of spectators to Appleton every year. The parade will start at 9 a.m. Monday and the corner of College Avenue and Appleton Street.
I'm Lisa Hale, 97.9 WGBW News. For news anytime, log on to WGBW.FM.
A big night for yelling. Hi, I'm Mike Clemens with sports.
Baseball the Brewers managed to get a win despite a long-range delay. They beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-5, Christian Yelich, who was just two for 34 who's last at bats, hit two home runs, with four runs batted in to break out of his slump.
Yeah, I mean, it feels good. Pretty tough starts the year and grinding, but it's part of the game, you know.
You know, these guys have been trying to pick me up all year with finding ways to score runs and nice to see some stuff pay off.
NFL, after a week of team workouts, it's the Packer's annual softball game tonight, started by Bread Far, then hosted by Donald Ryver, and now Jordan Love.
We're excited. My second year kind of helping run in the show. I know last year, Donald was a big part of it, and he kind of passed the torch, which is pretty cool.
So it's going to be 25th anniversary is pretty special. Obviously, the game's been going on for a long time, so I'd be able to, you know, take the torch and kind of just carry it and keep it going.
As Packer's quarterback, Jordan Love, was sports on Mike Clemens.
On your entertainment beat, I'm Peach Walla, the summer box office kicks into high gear this weekend with two huge releases squaring off for your harder money.
Let's start with the granddaddy, which is the final installment of the Mission Impossible franchise, at least for now.
Mission Impossible, the final reckoning, continues the story from two years ago, where we left with a train hanging off a cliff.
The film is pulling about an 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, because some critics apparently don't know how to party.
Not to be outdone, the live action version of Lilo and Stitch also opens this weekend, and is also anticipating massive returns at the gate.
In the film, which is pulling a 73% on Rotten Tomatoes, a fugitive alien helps a young Hawaiian girl heal her dysfunctional family.
If you're looking for some good old-fashioned, cringe-worthy adult comedy, check out the film Friendship, which goes into why to release this weekend.
If you're in a small town, you might have to roadtrip for the laughs, but it might be worth it as it's pulling a 90% on RT. Let's go to the movies.
Katy Perry has been in the news lately for various reasons. First, she went into space for about 31 seconds, and now the New York Post is reporting that her bra broke and popped open during one of her concerts.
Before you run to the Google, you should know that she acted quickly and covered up, and assistant quickly ran out and saved the day after which Perry said,
sorry guys, you didn't pay that much. Tickets to a Katy Perry concert range from 50 to 500 bucks. Top or no top, I think they paid plenty.
And finally, Perry will no longer be waking up in Vegas. She is out at Resorts World Hotel.
The singer signed a contract that would pay her up to $900,000 to show, and the deal has been terminated after the hotel and casino actually lost money during the pop stars' residency.
This was after there was a bidding war for Perry's talents between World Resorts and Caesar's Palace. The Perry residency lasted from 2021 to 2023.
George went passed away earlier this week. Most people know him as Norm from Cheers, where he spent 11 seasons and was the only cast member, including Ted Danson, to appear in all 275 episodes.
In addition to Cheers, his credits include Fletch, Airplane 2, Outside Providence, and of course Bob Swersky, one of the Chicago Super fans.
Here are a couple of fun facts about George Went. He got his start in Chicago at Second City, but his first job there was sweeping floors.
He's actually the uncle to Ted Lasso himself, Jason Cedacus. Here are some fun norm lines to remember George went by.
We have a nice Memorial Day weekend coming up. Lots of sunshine, highs in the upper 50s to near 60 today. Tonight will drop to around 40 tomorrow, more sunshine with a high-round 60. Sunday and Monday, sunshine with highs in the upper 60s.
I'm meteorologist Sean Cable. Right now, it's 48.
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