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Residents expressed concerns about spending and safety during a public meeting at the Fond du Lac Public Library regarding plans for two new jails that could represent the largest financial commitment in the county’s history.
Fond du Lac residents voice concerns over $300 million jail project
The plan calls for building two 450-bed facilities, both costing more than $300 million.
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February 16, 2026 at 4:13 AM
Residents expressed concerns about spending and safety during a public meeting at the Fond du Lac Public Library regarding plans for two new jails that could represent the largest financial commitment in the county’s history.
Some of the fiercest weather in the South was reported near Lake Charles, Louisiana, where high winds from a thunderstorm overturned a horse trailer and a Mardi Gras float, damaged an airport jet bridge and flung the metal awning from a house into power lines.
A storm system sweeps across the Southeast triggering tornado watches and damaging winds
A weekend storm system sweeping across the Southeast brought tornado warnings to Mississippi and Louisiana, and then took aim at parts of Georgia and Florida, as people in the Northeast were finally getting a reprieve from weeks of bitterly cold temperatures.
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February 16, 2026 at 2:54 AM
Some of the fiercest weather in the South was reported near Lake Charles, Louisiana, where high winds from a thunderstorm overturned a horse trailer and a Mardi Gras float, damaged an airport jet bridge and flung the metal awning from a house into power lines.
A hectic last lap pass by Tyler Reddick at Daytona International Speedway has added another ring to Michael Jordan's hand: A Daytona 500 ring as co-owner of 23XI Racing
Michael Jordan’s Daytona 500 ring: Tyler Reddick’s 1-lap lead delivers NASCAR’s biggest win
Michael Jordan, six-time NBA champion, is now a Daytona 500 winner, too.
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February 16, 2026 at 1:54 AM
A hectic last lap pass by Tyler Reddick at Daytona International Speedway has added another ring to Michael Jordan's hand: A Daytona 500 ring as co-owner of 23XI Racing
JUST IN: Investigators believe the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie was the result of a botched burglary, according to an inside source.
FULL STORY: https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/15/dna-recovered-glove-linked-nancy-guthrie-suspect-bombshell-discovery-fbi-says/
FULL STORY: https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/15/dna-recovered-glove-linked-nancy-guthrie-suspect-bombshell-discovery-fbi-says/
February 16, 2026 at 12:53 AM
JUST IN: Investigators believe the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie was the result of a botched burglary, according to an inside source.
FULL STORY: https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/15/dna-recovered-glove-linked-nancy-guthrie-suspect-bombshell-discovery-fbi-says/
FULL STORY: https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/15/dna-recovered-glove-linked-nancy-guthrie-suspect-bombshell-discovery-fbi-says/
The curling controversy at the Winter Olympics widened Sunday as increased surveillance of the matches resulted in the removal of a stone thrown by the British men’s team for the same alleged violation that burned the Canadians two days in a row.
Curling controversy widens as Britain is accused of the same infraction as Canada
Increased surveillance of the matches resulted in the removal of a stone thrown by the British men’s team.
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February 16, 2026 at 12:32 AM
The curling controversy at the Winter Olympics widened Sunday as increased surveillance of the matches resulted in the removal of a stone thrown by the British men’s team for the same alleged violation that burned the Canadians two days in a row.
The Wisconsin DNR has released the day two update for this season’s sturgeon spearing numbers.
Almost 400 sturgeon harvested on day two of the season, upriver lakes hit 90% cap
The Wisconsin DNR has released the day two update for this season’s sturgeon spearing numbers.
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February 15, 2026 at 11:49 PM
The Wisconsin DNR has released the day two update for this season’s sturgeon spearing numbers.
Six local girls basketball teams have earned one-seeds in their respective brackets in the WIAA playoffs.
Six local teams earn one-seeds in WIAA girls basketball tournaments
Shawano, Xavier, Denmark, Saint Mary Catholic, Manitowoc Lutheran, and Kohler among the best in their classifications
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February 15, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Six local girls basketball teams have earned one-seeds in their respective brackets in the WIAA playoffs.
The FBI says a glove containing DNA near Nancy Guthrie’s home appears to match those worn by the suspect in her disappearance.
DNA recovered from glove appears to be linked to suspect in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, FBI says
The FBI says a glove containing DNA near Nancy’s home appears to match those worn by a masked person outside her front door the night she vanished.
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February 15, 2026 at 9:43 PM
The FBI says a glove containing DNA near Nancy Guthrie’s home appears to match those worn by the suspect in her disappearance.
A woman was killed in a camper fire at Breezy Hill Campground this morning.
Woman killed in camper fire at Breezy Hill Campground
Just before 11 a.m. on Sunday, the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office responded to multiple 911 calls about a fire at Breezy Hill Campground.
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February 15, 2026 at 8:34 PM
A woman was killed in a camper fire at Breezy Hill Campground this morning.
Norway cross-country skiing star Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo has won his ninth gold medal, setting a Winter Games record.
Norway cross-country star Klaebo wins 9th gold medal, setting a Winter Olympics record
Norway’s Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo has won his ninth gold medal, setting a Winter Games record.
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February 15, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Norway cross-country skiing star Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo has won his ninth gold medal, setting a Winter Games record.
These were Wisconsin's 25 biggest cities a century-and-a-half ago, when Green Bay wasn't even in the top 10: https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/14/25-biggest-cities-wisconsin-150-years-ago/
February 15, 2026 at 7:15 PM
These were Wisconsin's 25 biggest cities a century-and-a-half ago, when Green Bay wasn't even in the top 10: https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/14/25-biggest-cities-wisconsin-150-years-ago/
This is what the Fox River looked like in February 2017. Find out which Februarys were the "thawfullest" in Wisconsin history: https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/15/warmest-februarys-wisconsin-since-1895/
February 15, 2026 at 3:15 PM
This is what the Fox River looked like in February 2017. Find out which Februarys were the "thawfullest" in Wisconsin history: https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/15/warmest-februarys-wisconsin-since-1895/
Will Wisconsinites see property tax relief? As Republicans and the governor race toward a compromise, the Senate's top Republican says he's being left out of negotiations. Watch his UpFront interview at 10 a.m. on WBAY-TV 2.
February 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Will Wisconsinites see property tax relief? As Republicans and the governor race toward a compromise, the Senate's top Republican says he's being left out of negotiations. Watch his UpFront interview at 10 a.m. on WBAY-TV 2.
Compared to recent years, this year’s sturgeon spearing season opener felt like a return to normal for many, with more than 3,000 shanties counted across Lake Winnebago.
Thousands of sturgeon spearers hit the ice for the season opener
The DNR says that 479 sturgeon were harvested on Lake Winnebago and 175 on the upriver lakes.
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February 15, 2026 at 4:21 AM
Compared to recent years, this year’s sturgeon spearing season opener felt like a return to normal for many, with more than 3,000 shanties counted across Lake Winnebago.
Jack Eichel scored off his own faceoff win a minute after setting up Brady Tkachuk’s first of two goals the same way, and the U.S. rode its top line to a 6-3 defeat of Denmark on Saturday night, keeping pace with also-unbeaten Canada for the top seed in the men’s hockey tournament at the Olympics.
Jack Eichel and Brady Tkachuk power the U.S. past Denmark 6-3 at the Olympics
“U-S-A! U-S-A!” chants from the very red, white and blue crowd filled the arena.
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February 15, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Jack Eichel scored off his own faceoff win a minute after setting up Brady Tkachuk’s first of two goals the same way, and the U.S. rode its top line to a 6-3 defeat of Denmark on Saturday night, keeping pace with also-unbeaten Canada for the top seed in the men’s hockey tournament at the Olympics.
A family of 8 in Chilton lost their home and belongings after a fire on Saturday morning.
Chilton family of 8 loses home after early-morning fire
The family was able to get out of the home and were all taken to a local hospital, where they were treated for smoke inhalation and released.
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February 15, 2026 at 1:09 AM
A family of 8 in Chilton lost their home and belongings after a fire on Saturday morning.
Nobody was hurt after a house fire on Friday afternoon in Oshkosh.
Nobody hurt after house fire in Oshkosh
Just after 3 p.m. on Friday, the Oshkosh Fire Department responded to a home on Island View Drive for a report of a fire.
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February 15, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Nobody was hurt after a house fire on Friday afternoon in Oshkosh.
Will Wisconsinites see property tax relief? As Republicans and the governor race toward a compromise, the Senate's top Republican says he's being left out of negotiations. His UpFront interview is on WBAY-TV tomorrow at 10 a.m.
February 15, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Will Wisconsinites see property tax relief? As Republicans and the governor race toward a compromise, the Senate's top Republican says he's being left out of negotiations. His UpFront interview is on WBAY-TV tomorrow at 10 a.m.
Initiative Foods has recalled a single lot of its “Tippy Toes” apple, pear and banana fruit puree due to elevated levels of patulin.
‘Tippy Toes’ baby food recalled due to health risk
Some baby food has been recalled due to a possible health risk.
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February 14, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Initiative Foods has recalled a single lot of its “Tippy Toes” apple, pear and banana fruit puree due to elevated levels of patulin.
Brazilian ski racer Lucas Pinheiro Braathen turned in a powerful final run to win the Olympic giant slalom Saturday and earn South America’s first medal at a Winter Games.
Brazil’s Lucas Pinheiro Braathen wins giant slalom, earns South America’s 1st medal at a Winter Games
Brazilian ski racer Lucas Pinheiro Braathen turned in a powerful final run to win the Olympic giant slalom Saturday and earn South America’s first medal at a Winter Games.
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February 14, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Brazilian ski racer Lucas Pinheiro Braathen turned in a powerful final run to win the Olympic giant slalom Saturday and earn South America’s first medal at a Winter Games.
Behavioral health providers say more patients are now turning to artificial intelligence tools and chatbots to ask questions about their mental health before speaking with a licensed professional.
Young people turning to AI for mental health guidance before seeking professional help
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that one in eight young people is using AI to address mental health needs.
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February 14, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Behavioral health providers say more patients are now turning to artificial intelligence tools and chatbots to ask questions about their mental health before speaking with a licensed professional.
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.