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Green Bay Southwest High School hosted its first annual ‘Trades Day’ on Wednesday morning, drawing around 500 students to learn about career opportunities in the construction industry.
Green Bay hosts first annual trades day for students
The event featured 45 to 50 organizations and businesses.
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February 18, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Green Bay Southwest High School hosted its first annual ‘Trades Day’ on Wednesday morning, drawing around 500 students to learn about career opportunities in the construction industry.
The Green Bay Area Public School District has issued a statement apologizing for alleged inappropriate student conduct during a student-led walkout at Edison Middle School.
GBAPSD apologizes for alleged inappropriate behavior during student-led walkout at Edison Middle School
GBAPSD also says that many students walked peacefully on the school’s track and the surrounding neighborhoods without incident.
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February 18, 2026 at 10:00 PM
The Green Bay Area Public School District has issued a statement apologizing for alleged inappropriate student conduct during a student-led walkout at Edison Middle School.
Racing in what she described as a “spiritual state,” Shiffrin put in two dominant runs in gorgeous conditions amid the jagged peaks of the Dolomites to win by a massive 1.50 seconds, making her the first American skier to win three Alpine gold medals.
US star Mikaela Shiffrin wins gold in slalom to break 8-year Olympic drought
Mikaela Shiffrin’s eight-year Olympic medal drought is over.
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February 18, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Racing in what she described as a “spiritual state,” Shiffrin put in two dominant runs in gorgeous conditions amid the jagged peaks of the Dolomites to win by a massive 1.50 seconds, making her the first American skier to win three Alpine gold medals.
Green Bay Phoenix men's coach suspended for one game by the Horizon League https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/18/uwgb-phoenix-head-coach-suspended-after-outburst/
UWGB Phoenix head coach suspended for one game by Horizon League
UW-Green Bay officials said they disagree with the Horizon League’s suspension.
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February 18, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Green Bay Phoenix men's coach suspended for one game by the Horizon League https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/18/uwgb-phoenix-head-coach-suspended-after-outburst/
Wisconsin ambulance stolen with a patient inside leads police on chase. https://www.wsaw.com/2026/02/18/stolen-ambulance-chase-with-patient-inside-ends-field-near-pittsville/
Stolen ambulance chase with patient inside ends in field near Pittsville
Wisconsin Rapids police initiated the chase after the ambulance was reported stolen from the city.
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February 18, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Wisconsin ambulance stolen with a patient inside leads police on chase. https://www.wsaw.com/2026/02/18/stolen-ambulance-chase-with-patient-inside-ends-field-near-pittsville/
The Wisconsin GOP adds its voice to a federal lawsuit over Wisconsin's voter records https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/18/wisconsin-gop-supports-federal-lawsuit-state-voter-rolls/
Wisconsin GOP supports federal lawsuit for state voter rolls
The Republican Party says the Wisconsin Elections Commission hasn't kept accurate voter rolls.
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February 18, 2026 at 4:42 PM
The Wisconsin GOP adds its voice to a federal lawsuit over Wisconsin's voter records https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/18/wisconsin-gop-supports-federal-lawsuit-state-voter-rolls/
Jackpot! Perseverance pays off for a man playing the same lottery numbers for 22 years https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/18/man-wins-35-million-jackpot-after-playing-same-lottery-numbers-22-years/
Man wins $3.5 million jackpot after playing same lottery numbers for 22 years
The man says he kept playing the same numbers for years because he’s "stubborn."
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February 18, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Jackpot! Perseverance pays off for a man playing the same lottery numbers for 22 years https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/18/man-wins-35-million-jackpot-after-playing-same-lottery-numbers-22-years/
Jordan Stolz is favored to win his 3rd gold on Thursday. His Olympic journey began on a frozen Wisconsin pond. https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/18/jordan-stolz-frozen-wisconsin-pond-pursuing-his-3rd-olympic-gold/
February 18, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Jordan Stolz is favored to win his 3rd gold on Thursday. His Olympic journey began on a frozen Wisconsin pond. https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/18/jordan-stolz-frozen-wisconsin-pond-pursuing-his-3rd-olympic-gold/
Missing Sheboygan woman is safe after returning to care facility https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/18/sheboygan-police-looking-missing-woman/
February 18, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Missing Sheboygan woman is safe after returning to care facility https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/18/sheboygan-police-looking-missing-woman/
Police name 18-year-old who ran toward Capitol with gun, tactical vest: https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/17/police-arrest-man-who-ran-towards-us-capitol-building-holding-shotgun/
February 17, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Police name 18-year-old who ran toward Capitol with gun, tactical vest: https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/17/police-arrest-man-who-ran-towards-us-capitol-building-holding-shotgun/
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia because a 90-day detention period has expired and the government has no viable plan for deporting him, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.
Federal judge rules Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be re-detained by immigration authorities
A federal judge has ruled that Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia because a 90-day detention period has expired.
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February 17, 2026 at 8:15 PM
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia because a 90-day detention period has expired and the government has no viable plan for deporting him, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.
DNA test results announced for gloves found near Guthrie home: https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/17/no-dna-match-gloves-found-near-nancy-guthries-home-sheriffs-department-says/
February 17, 2026 at 7:55 PM
DNA test results announced for gloves found near Guthrie home: https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/17/no-dna-match-gloves-found-near-nancy-guthries-home-sheriffs-department-says/
The legislation is called Virginia’s Law, named after Virginia Giuffre, one of Jeffrey Epstein’s high-profile accusers.
New bill introduced aims to end statute of limitations for sexual abuse survivors
A new bill has been introduced that aims to remove legal barriers for sexual abuse and human trafficking survivors seeking justice.
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February 17, 2026 at 7:42 PM
The legislation is called Virginia’s Law, named after Virginia Giuffre, one of Jeffrey Epstein’s high-profile accusers.
A school staff member at Lincoln Elementary in New London was removed from school grounds last week after they were found with an illegal substance, according to the school district.
Elementary school staffer removed from campus after found with illegal substance
A school staff member at Lincoln Elementary in New London is on leave after they were found with an illegal substance, according to the school district.
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February 17, 2026 at 7:09 PM
A school staff member at Lincoln Elementary in New London was removed from school grounds last week after they were found with an illegal substance, according to the school district.
Faith Technologies Incorporated announced Tuesday that it won’t buy the former University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Fox Cities campus.
FTI says it won’t buy former University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Fox Cities campus
Faith Technologies Incorporated™ (FTI) announced Tuesday that it won’t buy the former University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Fox Cities campus.
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February 17, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Faith Technologies Incorporated announced Tuesday that it won’t buy the former University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Fox Cities campus.
Thou shalt not steal https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/17/calumet-county-warns-bogus-texts-priest-or-pastor/
Calumet County warns of bogus texts from “priest” or “pastor”
The priest’s text says they urgently need gift card numbers.
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February 17, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Thou shalt not steal https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/17/calumet-county-warns-bogus-texts-priest-or-pastor/
Hollywood drama continues: Warner Bros agrees to hear Paramount's "best and final" takeover offer https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/17/warner-bros-reopens-takeover-talks-with-paramount-after-receiving-waiver-netflix/
Warner Bros reopens takeover talks with Paramount after receiving a waiver from Netflix
Warner Bros. Discovery is briefly reopening takeover talks with Skydance-owned Paramount to hear the company’s “best and final” offer.
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February 17, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Hollywood drama continues: Warner Bros agrees to hear Paramount's "best and final" takeover offer https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/17/warner-bros-reopens-takeover-talks-with-paramount-after-receiving-waiver-netflix/
Trump remembered Jackson in a social media post, calling him a “good man, with lots of personality, grit, and ‘street smarts.’”
Full statement: https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/17/president-trump-reacts-rev-jesse-jacksons-death-calling-him-force-nature/
Full statement: https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/17/president-trump-reacts-rev-jesse-jacksons-death-calling-him-force-nature/
February 17, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Trump remembered Jackson in a social media post, calling him a “good man, with lots of personality, grit, and ‘street smarts.’”
Full statement: https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/17/president-trump-reacts-rev-jesse-jacksons-death-calling-him-force-nature/
Full statement: https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/17/president-trump-reacts-rev-jesse-jacksons-death-calling-him-force-nature/
The Chilton Fire Department pauses collecting donations for a large family who lost their home to a fire https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/17/chilton-fire-department-pauses-collection-donations-family-8/
Chilton Fire Department pauses collection of donations for family of 8
The fire department says it received more donations than it ever imagined.
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February 17, 2026 at 2:44 PM
The Chilton Fire Department pauses collecting donations for a large family who lost their home to a fire https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/17/chilton-fire-department-pauses-collection-donations-family-8/
Fond du Lac police investigate a home invasion. Caller reported a man in their living room at 2 a.m. https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/17/fond-du-lac-police-investigate-overnight-home-invasion/
Fond du Lac police investigate overnight home invasion
A caller found a man in their living room at 2 a.m.
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February 17, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Fond du Lac police investigate a home invasion. Caller reported a man in their living room at 2 a.m. https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/17/fond-du-lac-police-investigate-overnight-home-invasion/
The Apostle Islands ice caves are closed due to an incoming winter storm https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/16/apostle-islands-ice-caves-open-public-first-time-since-2015/
February 17, 2026 at 12:50 PM
The Apostle Islands ice caves are closed due to an incoming winter storm https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/16/apostle-islands-ice-caves-open-public-first-time-since-2015/
Dog owners warned of a nationwide rabies vaccine #recall https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/17/canine-rabies-vaccine-recalled/
Canine rabies vaccine recalled
Owners whose dogs received shots within the last few months should check their rabies certificate.
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February 17, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Dog owners warned of a nationwide rabies vaccine #recall https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/17/canine-rabies-vaccine-recalled/
Last year, Smurawa’s Country Bakery alone went through 35,000 of these beloved pastries.
Bakeries gear up for Fat Tuesday paczki rush
Steeped in Polish tradition, the paczki is a treat many Wisconsinites look forward to on Fat Tuesday.
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February 16, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Last year, Smurawa’s Country Bakery alone went through 35,000 of these beloved pastries.