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What are you giving a sweetheart for Valentine's Day? Here's what others may be gifting, according to Instacart https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/14/valentines-day-gifting-trends-wisconsin-according-instacart-data/
February 14, 2026 at 3:15 PM
What are you giving a sweetheart for Valentine's Day? Here's what others may be gifting, according to Instacart https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/14/valentines-day-gifting-trends-wisconsin-according-instacart-data/
The Citizens Utility Board is asking for the public to weigh in as conversations continue regarding who could foot the bill for the energy infrastructure of data centers.
We Energies seeks approval for data center energy cost proposal
The Citizens Utility Board is asking for the public to weigh in as conversations continue regarding who could foot the bill for the energy infrastructure of data centers.
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February 14, 2026 at 4:30 AM
The Citizens Utility Board is asking for the public to weigh in as conversations continue regarding who could foot the bill for the energy infrastructure of data centers.
Romance scammers are targeting older adults at significant rates, building trust over weeks or months before turning conversations to cryptocurrency investments. Tammy Elliott has more in this Consumer First Alert.
Romance scams target older adults with cryptocurrency schemes
AARP says nearly 1 in 10 adults over age 50 have been targeted by online romantic connections seeking money.
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February 14, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Romance scammers are targeting older adults at significant rates, building trust over weeks or months before turning conversations to cryptocurrency investments. Tammy Elliott has more in this Consumer First Alert.
One in every five girls and one in every 10 boys in the US will experience some form of physical or sexual violence.
As Valentines Day approaches, local nonprofits bring awareness to the signs of dating violence
One in every five girls and one in every 10 boys in the US will experience some form of physical or sexual violence.
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February 14, 2026 at 2:30 AM
One in every five girls and one in every 10 boys in the US will experience some form of physical or sexual violence.
During the Valentine’s season, Petal Pusher delivers its flowers in a different way, with love on four legs. They team up with Lucky 7 Dog Rescue to offer a special “Puppy Kisses” arrangement.
Local flower shop is ready for Valentine’s Day rush; offers special delivery with ‘Puppy Kisses’
Petal Pusher teams up with Lucky 7 Dog Rescue to offer a special “Puppy Kisses” arrangement
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February 14, 2026 at 1:30 AM
During the Valentine’s season, Petal Pusher delivers its flowers in a different way, with love on four legs. They team up with Lucky 7 Dog Rescue to offer a special “Puppy Kisses” arrangement.
A former Waupaca County sheriff’s deputy is taking legal action against Columbia County’s district attorney, claiming her actions are hindering his ability to do his job and impacting public safety.
Former Waupaca Co. deputy sues Columbia Co. DA over refusing prosecutions at his current job
Officer Justin Malueg claims District Attorney Brenda Yaskal is refusing to prosecute cases he’s involved in.
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February 14, 2026 at 12:38 AM
A former Waupaca County sheriff’s deputy is taking legal action against Columbia County’s district attorney, claiming her actions are hindering his ability to do his job and impacting public safety.
Robert Chilcote, the boyfriend of a missing woman who was found dead, has been charged with homicide, according to online court records.
Boyfriend of Marinette woman found dead charged with homicide
The missing 24-year-old was found dead in a wooded area in Menominee County.
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February 13, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Robert Chilcote, the boyfriend of a missing woman who was found dead, has been charged with homicide, according to online court records.
US skating star Ilia Malinin shockingly falls twice in disastrous free skate at Winter Olympics: https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/13/us-skating-star-ilia-malinin-shockingly-falls-off-podium-after-disastrous-free-skate/
February 13, 2026 at 10:26 PM
US skating star Ilia Malinin shockingly falls twice in disastrous free skate at Winter Olympics: https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/13/us-skating-star-ilia-malinin-shockingly-falls-off-podium-after-disastrous-free-skate/
UPDATE: In an update Friday afternoon, NEW Water said across the six sites, an estimated 8,650 gallons of wastewater were released.
Multiple sewer leaks reported in Green Bay, public asked to avoid areas of cleanup
NEW Water is asking the public to avoid several different areas where sewer leaks have been reported.
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February 13, 2026 at 10:10 PM
UPDATE: In an update Friday afternoon, NEW Water said across the six sites, an estimated 8,650 gallons of wastewater were released.
Sturgeon spearing season opens Saturday on Lake Winnebago, and thousands of people are already positioning their ice shanties, hoping to get one of the prehistoric fish.
Story: https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/13/thousands-prepare-shanties-lake-winnebago-sturgeon-spearing-season/
Story: https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/13/thousands-prepare-shanties-lake-winnebago-sturgeon-spearing-season/
February 13, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Sturgeon spearing season opens Saturday on Lake Winnebago, and thousands of people are already positioning their ice shanties, hoping to get one of the prehistoric fish.
Story: https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/13/thousands-prepare-shanties-lake-winnebago-sturgeon-spearing-season/
Story: https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/13/thousands-prepare-shanties-lake-winnebago-sturgeon-spearing-season/
Former CNN host turned independent journalist Don Lemon pleaded not guilty to federal civil rights charges Friday.
Latest: https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/13/journalist-don-lemon-is-set-be-arraigned-minnesota-church-protest-case/
Latest: https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/13/journalist-don-lemon-is-set-be-arraigned-minnesota-church-protest-case/
February 13, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Former CNN host turned independent journalist Don Lemon pleaded not guilty to federal civil rights charges Friday.
Latest: https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/13/journalist-don-lemon-is-set-be-arraigned-minnesota-church-protest-case/
Latest: https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/13/journalist-don-lemon-is-set-be-arraigned-minnesota-church-protest-case/
The victim of a Door County farm accident is identified. New information from investigators: https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/13/man-found-dead-trapped-under-farm-machinery-door-county/
Victim of Door County farm accident ID’d
The investigation suggests a large bale grabber attachment came lose and fell on the victim.
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February 13, 2026 at 7:44 PM
The victim of a Door County farm accident is identified. New information from investigators: https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/13/man-found-dead-trapped-under-farm-machinery-door-county/
Driver who led deputies on a chase on an airport taxiway last May is found guilty of 10 of 11 charges https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/13/man-found-guilty-chase-that-included-fond-du-lac-county-airport-taxiway/
February 13, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Driver who led deputies on a chase on an airport taxiway last May is found guilty of 10 of 11 charges https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/13/man-found-guilty-chase-that-included-fond-du-lac-county-airport-taxiway/
The Environmental Protection Agency announced an end Thursday to credits to automakers who install automatic start-stop ignition systems in their vehicles, a device intended to reduce emissions that EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said “everyone hates.”
EPA ends credits for automatic start-stop vehicle ignition, a feature Zeldin says ‘everyone hates’
The Environmental Protection Agency says it is ending credits to automakers who install automatic start-stop ignition systems in their vehicles.
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February 13, 2026 at 7:12 PM
The Environmental Protection Agency announced an end Thursday to credits to automakers who install automatic start-stop ignition systems in their vehicles, a device intended to reduce emissions that EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said “everyone hates.”
Find out which Homeland Security agencies are impacted by a budget impasse in Congress https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/13/what-know-about-homeland-security-shutdown-starting-this-weekend/
February 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Find out which Homeland Security agencies are impacted by a budget impasse in Congress https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/13/what-know-about-homeland-security-shutdown-starting-this-weekend/
A local man faces extradition to Florida after his arrest this morning on 100 counts related to child pornography https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/13/appleton-man-accused-distributing-child-pornography-faces-extradition-florida/
Appleton man accused of distributing child pornography, faces extradition to Florida
He faces 100 counts related to distribution of child sexual abuse materials
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February 13, 2026 at 6:36 PM
A local man faces extradition to Florida after his arrest this morning on 100 counts related to child pornography https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/13/appleton-man-accused-distributing-child-pornography-faces-extradition-florida/
Green Bay crews are working to clean up six sanitary sewer leaks at sewer bypass pipes associated with the Downtown Interceptor Renewal Project.
Multiple sewer leaks reported in Green Bay, public asked to avoid areas of cleanup
NEW Water is asking the public to avoid several different areas where sewer leaks have been reported.
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February 13, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Green Bay crews are working to clean up six sanitary sewer leaks at sewer bypass pipes associated with the Downtown Interceptor Renewal Project.
Facebook scam targeting NFL communities uses stolen image of a fallen deputy https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/13/officers-image-used-facebook-scam-identified-real-fallen-deputy/
February 13, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Facebook scam targeting NFL communities uses stolen image of a fallen deputy https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/13/officers-image-used-facebook-scam-identified-real-fallen-deputy/
A Kansas woman has been sentenced to federal prison after making false claims that astronaut Anne McClain illegally accessed her bank account while deployed to the International Space Station, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Woman sentenced for accusing her estranged spouse of illegally accessing bank account from outer space
A Kansas woman has been sentenced to federal prison after making false claims that astronaut Anne McClain illegally accessed her bank account while deployed to the International Space Station, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
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February 13, 2026 at 4:23 PM
A Kansas woman has been sentenced to federal prison after making false claims that astronaut Anne McClain illegally accessed her bank account while deployed to the International Space Station, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
President Donald Trump is heading to North Carolina on Friday to celebrate members of the special forces who stormed into Venezuela on the third day of the New Year and whisked away that country’s leader, Nicolás Maduro, to face U.S. smuggling charges.
Trump heads to Fort Bragg to cheer special forces members who ousted Venezuela’s Maduro
President Donald Trump is visiting Fort Bragg in North Carolina on Friday to praise special forces involved in the capture of Venezuela’s former leader, Nicolás Maduro.
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February 13, 2026 at 4:10 PM
President Donald Trump is heading to North Carolina on Friday to celebrate members of the special forces who stormed into Venezuela on the third day of the New Year and whisked away that country’s leader, Nicolás Maduro, to face U.S. smuggling charges.
Two Navy ships collide, Marine dies falling overboard in separate incidents in Caribbean https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/13/marine-dies-2-ships-collide-separate-incidents-caribbean-us-military-says/
February 13, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Two Navy ships collide, Marine dies falling overboard in separate incidents in Caribbean https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/13/marine-dies-2-ships-collide-separate-incidents-caribbean-us-military-says/
Two assistant fire chiefs are promoted as Green Bay starts a search for a new fire chief https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/13/green-bay-metro-fd-installs-interim-chiefs-begins-search-new-fire-chief/
Green Bay Metro FD installs interim chiefs, begins search for new fire chief
Two assistant chiefs are promoted ahead of the months-long search.
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February 13, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Two assistant fire chiefs are promoted as Green Bay starts a search for a new fire chief https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/13/green-bay-metro-fd-installs-interim-chiefs-begins-search-new-fire-chief/
225,000 vehicles under four brands recalled with a warning: "Do Not Drive" https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/13/chrysler-dodge-jeep-ram-vehicles-recalled-with-do-not-drive-alert/
Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles recalled with a ‘do not drive’ alert
A “do not drive” warning has been issued for thousands of Chryslers, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles that still have unrepaired Takata air bags.
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February 13, 2026 at 2:46 PM
225,000 vehicles under four brands recalled with a warning: "Do Not Drive" https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/13/chrysler-dodge-jeep-ram-vehicles-recalled-with-do-not-drive-alert/
Remember to take safety gear along with spearing equipment. Learn about an app that can help rescuers find you faster on a frozen lake https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/13/officials-stress-ice-safety-spearing-season-begins/
February 13, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Remember to take safety gear along with spearing equipment. Learn about an app that can help rescuers find you faster on a frozen lake https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/13/officials-stress-ice-safety-spearing-season-begins/
A new crew heads to the International Space Station after last month's medical evacuation https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/13/new-astronauts-launch-international-space-station-after-medical-evacuation/
February 13, 2026 at 11:57 AM
A new crew heads to the International Space Station after last month's medical evacuation https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/13/new-astronauts-launch-international-space-station-after-medical-evacuation/