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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.
More than 20,000 peanut butter products face recall across 40 states, including Wisconsin and Illinois, after a company discovered plastic contamination.
More than 20,000 peanut butter products recalled across 40 states, including Wisconsin
More than 20,000 peanut butter products face recall across 40 states, including Wisconsin and Illinois, after a company discovered plastic contamination.
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February 16, 2026 at 10:53 PM
More than 20,000 peanut butter products face recall across 40 states, including Wisconsin and Illinois, after a company discovered plastic contamination.
BREAKING: Authorities said three people were killed, including the suspect, at a shooting at a Rhode Island hockey rink on Monday afternoon where a youth hockey game was scheduled.
LATEST: https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/16/3-killed-including-suspect-shooting-rhode-island-hockey-rink/
LATEST: https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/16/3-killed-including-suspect-shooting-rhode-island-hockey-rink/
February 16, 2026 at 10:09 PM
BREAKING: Authorities said three people were killed, including the suspect, at a shooting at a Rhode Island hockey rink on Monday afternoon where a youth hockey game was scheduled.
LATEST: https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/16/3-killed-including-suspect-shooting-rhode-island-hockey-rink/
LATEST: https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/16/3-killed-including-suspect-shooting-rhode-island-hockey-rink/
A University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh student died after a ski accident at Granite Peak.
UW-Oshkosh student dies in ski accident at Granite Peak
Alexandria Blattner of Neenah was found unconscious after striking a tree.
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February 16, 2026 at 9:13 PM
A University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh student died after a ski accident at Granite Peak.
Austrian public prosecutors filed terrorism-related charges Monday against a 21-year-old defendant who they say planned to carry out an attack on one of superstar singer Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna in August 2024.
Taylor Swift concert attack plot leads to terrorism charges against 21-year-old man
Austrian public prosecutors filed terrorism-related charges Monday against a 21-year-old defendant who they say planned to carry out an attack on one of superstar singer Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna in August 2024.
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February 16, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Austrian public prosecutors filed terrorism-related charges Monday against a 21-year-old defendant who they say planned to carry out an attack on one of superstar singer Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna in August 2024.
A Brown County judge found probable cause for a trial in the case of a man accused in a deadly crash last month in Ashwaubenon.
Driver ordered to face trial for crash that killed 17-year-old
A judge found probable cause for charges of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle and OWI causing injury.
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February 16, 2026 at 7:56 PM
A Brown County judge found probable cause for a trial in the case of a man accused in a deadly crash last month in Ashwaubenon.
For the first time in 11 years, the spectacular ice caves on the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore are accessible to the public.
Details: https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/16/apostle-islands-ice-caves-open-public-first-time-since-2015/
Details: https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/16/apostle-islands-ice-caves-open-public-first-time-since-2015/
February 16, 2026 at 7:22 PM
For the first time in 11 years, the spectacular ice caves on the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore are accessible to the public.
Details: https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/16/apostle-islands-ice-caves-open-public-first-time-since-2015/
Details: https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/16/apostle-islands-ice-caves-open-public-first-time-since-2015/
Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall has died at age 95, his wife confirmed.
https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/16/actor-robert-duvall-dead-95-wife-confirms/
https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/16/actor-robert-duvall-dead-95-wife-confirms/
February 16, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall has died at age 95, his wife confirmed.
https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/16/actor-robert-duvall-dead-95-wife-confirms/
https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/16/actor-robert-duvall-dead-95-wife-confirms/
Searchers have discovered the wreck of a luxury steamer that sank in a Lake Michigan gale in the late 19th century, completing a quest that began almost 60 years ago.
STORY: https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/16/searchers-find-wreck-luxury-steamer-lost-lake-michigan-more-than-150-years-ago/
STORY: https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/16/searchers-find-wreck-luxury-steamer-lost-lake-michigan-more-than-150-years-ago/
February 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Searchers have discovered the wreck of a luxury steamer that sank in a Lake Michigan gale in the late 19th century, completing a quest that began almost 60 years ago.
STORY: https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/16/searchers-find-wreck-luxury-steamer-lost-lake-michigan-more-than-150-years-ago/
STORY: https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/16/searchers-find-wreck-luxury-steamer-lost-lake-michigan-more-than-150-years-ago/
Longtime Green Lake County sheriff announces retirement https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/16/green-lake-county-sheriff-announces-retirement-time-has-come/
February 16, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Longtime Green Lake County sheriff announces retirement https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/16/green-lake-county-sheriff-announces-retirement-time-has-come/
A newly filed criminal complaint reveals more details of what authorities said happened to Gabriella Cartagena before her boyfriend allegedly shot and killed her.
Complaint says suspect argued with Gabriella Cartagena before shooting her
A newly filed criminal complaint reveals more details of what authorities said happened to Gabriella Cartagena before her boyfriend allegedly shot and killed her.
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February 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM
A newly filed criminal complaint reveals more details of what authorities said happened to Gabriella Cartagena before her boyfriend allegedly shot and killed her.
Milwaukee pleads guilty in death of 5-year-old Prince McCree, whose case changed Wisconsin's Amber Alerts https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/16/milwaukee-man-pleads-guilty-death-5-year-old-prince-mcgee/
Milwaukee man pleads guilty in death of 5-year-old Prince McGee
The child's death in 2023 changed how Wisconsin handles Amber Alerts.
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February 16, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Milwaukee pleads guilty in death of 5-year-old Prince McCree, whose case changed Wisconsin's Amber Alerts https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/16/milwaukee-man-pleads-guilty-death-5-year-old-prince-mcgee/
A man arrested after an Amber Alert last year is now charged with child sexual assault https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/16/man-connected-portage-county-amber-alert-charged-with-child-sex-assault/
Man connected to Portage County Amber Alert charged with child sex assault
“Further investigation has confirmed our worst fears,” the district attorney said.
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February 16, 2026 at 3:35 PM
A man arrested after an Amber Alert last year is now charged with child sexual assault https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/16/man-connected-portage-county-amber-alert-charged-with-child-sex-assault/
A candlelight vigil is planned this week in Marinette for the 24-year-old woman found dead in neighboring Menominee https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/16/family-plans-candlelight-vigil-gabriella-cartagena/
Family plans candlelight vigil for Gabriella Cartagena
The vigil is Wednesday at Marinette's Red Arrow Park, where she was last seen alive.
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February 16, 2026 at 2:46 PM
A candlelight vigil is planned this week in Marinette for the 24-year-old woman found dead in neighboring Menominee https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/16/family-plans-candlelight-vigil-gabriella-cartagena/
Investigators now believe the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie started with a burglary https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/15/dna-recovered-glove-linked-nancy-guthrie-suspect-bombshell-discovery-fbi-says/
February 16, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Investigators now believe the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie started with a burglary https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/15/dna-recovered-glove-linked-nancy-guthrie-suspect-bombshell-discovery-fbi-says/
Why new political rumors are swirling over outer-space aliens https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/16/obama-shuts-down-alien-buzz-says-theres-no-evidence-theyve-made-contact/
Obama shuts down alien buzz and says there’s no evidence they’ve made contact
Former U.S. President Barack Obama has clarified comments he made about alien life on a podcast over the weekend.
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February 16, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Why new political rumors are swirling over outer-space aliens https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/16/obama-shuts-down-alien-buzz-says-theres-no-evidence-theyve-made-contact/
DOJ lists hundreds of prominent people named in Epstein files https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/16/doj-lists-hundreds-prominent-people-named-epstein-files-letter-congress/
February 16, 2026 at 11:31 AM
DOJ lists hundreds of prominent people named in Epstein files https://www.wbay.com/2026/02/16/doj-lists-hundreds-prominent-people-named-epstein-files-letter-congress/
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.