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The organization that oversees the Nobel Peace Prize is throwing cold water on talk of María Corina Machado giving her recent award to President Donald Trump.
Latest: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/16/nobel-institute-says-venezuelan-leader-machado-cant-give-peace-prize-trump/
Latest: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/16/nobel-institute-says-venezuelan-leader-machado-cant-give-peace-prize-trump/
January 16, 2026 at 9:05 PM
The organization that oversees the Nobel Peace Prize is throwing cold water on talk of María Corina Machado giving her recent award to President Donald Trump.
Latest: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/16/nobel-institute-says-venezuelan-leader-machado-cant-give-peace-prize-trump/
Latest: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/16/nobel-institute-says-venezuelan-leader-machado-cant-give-peace-prize-trump/
Virginia authorities are trying to solve the disappearance of a former NFL player https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/16/former-nfl-player-sam-beal-has-been-missing-7-months-reports-say/
January 16, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Virginia authorities are trying to solve the disappearance of a former NFL player https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/16/former-nfl-player-sam-beal-has-been-missing-7-months-reports-say/
FIRST ALERT #TRAFFIC - DE PERE: All I-41 southbound lanes closed at County F due to crash. No detour set. Estimate: 1 hour. Watch for emergency vehicles. https://www.wbay.com/traffic
January 16, 2026 at 5:21 PM
FIRST ALERT #TRAFFIC - DE PERE: All I-41 southbound lanes closed at County F due to crash. No detour set. Estimate: 1 hour. Watch for emergency vehicles. https://www.wbay.com/traffic
The 22-year-old Utah man charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk is due back in court Friday as his attorneys seek to disqualify prosecutors in the case.
STORY: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/16/defendant-charlie-kirks-killing-asks-judge-disqualify-prosecutors/
STORY: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/16/defendant-charlie-kirks-killing-asks-judge-disqualify-prosecutors/
January 16, 2026 at 4:02 PM
The 22-year-old Utah man charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk is due back in court Friday as his attorneys seek to disqualify prosecutors in the case.
STORY: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/16/defendant-charlie-kirks-killing-asks-judge-disqualify-prosecutors/
STORY: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/16/defendant-charlie-kirks-killing-asks-judge-disqualify-prosecutors/
FIRST ALERT #TRAFFIC - HOWARD: Hwy 141 northbound, 3 left lanes blocked at I-41 North by crash. Estimated duration: 2 hours. DOT camera shows long backup. https://www.wbay.com/traffic
January 16, 2026 at 3:37 PM
FIRST ALERT #TRAFFIC - HOWARD: Hwy 141 northbound, 3 left lanes blocked at I-41 North by crash. Estimated duration: 2 hours. DOT camera shows long backup. https://www.wbay.com/traffic
A wood burner is suspected of causing an overnight house fire. People in the home and their pets escaped. https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/16/wood-burner-suspected-fond-du-lac-house-fire/ [Fond du Lac Fire Rescue photo.]
January 16, 2026 at 2:45 PM
A wood burner is suspected of causing an overnight house fire. People in the home and their pets escaped. https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/16/wood-burner-suspected-fond-du-lac-house-fire/ [Fond du Lac Fire Rescue photo.]
Florida man arrested after trying TikTok challenge inside Walmart https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/16/florida-man-arrested-after-trying-tiktok-challenge-inside-walmart/
January 16, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Florida man arrested after trying TikTok challenge inside Walmart https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/16/florida-man-arrested-after-trying-tiktok-challenge-inside-walmart/
This week in @WBAYSmallTowns - Princeton wood carving club brings people together through craft
FULL STORY: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/16/small-towns-princeton-wood-carving-club-brings-people-together-through-craft/
FULL STORY: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/16/small-towns-princeton-wood-carving-club-brings-people-together-through-craft/
January 16, 2026 at 12:30 AM
This week in @WBAYSmallTowns - Princeton wood carving club brings people together through craft
FULL STORY: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/16/small-towns-princeton-wood-carving-club-brings-people-together-through-craft/
FULL STORY: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/16/small-towns-princeton-wood-carving-club-brings-people-together-through-craft/
There is a new flavor in the Girl Scout cookie lineup this year.
STORY: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/15/girl-scout-cookie-season-is-here-along-with-new-cookie/
STORY: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/15/girl-scout-cookie-season-is-here-along-with-new-cookie/
January 15, 2026 at 8:49 PM
There is a new flavor in the Girl Scout cookie lineup this year.
STORY: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/15/girl-scout-cookie-season-is-here-along-with-new-cookie/
STORY: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/15/girl-scout-cookie-season-is-here-along-with-new-cookie/
Green Bay police share video of this morning's Leo Frigo Bridge pileup and are looking for witnesses. Video courtesy Wisconsin DOT and Green Bay Police Department: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/15/police-looking-witnesses-leo-frigo-bridge-crash/
January 15, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Green Bay police share video of this morning's Leo Frigo Bridge pileup and are looking for witnesses. Video courtesy Wisconsin DOT and Green Bay Police Department: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/15/police-looking-witnesses-leo-frigo-bridge-crash/
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the outlines of a health care plan he wants Congress to take up.
MORE: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/15/trump-announces-outlines-health-care-plan-he-wants-congress-consider/
MORE: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/15/trump-announces-outlines-health-care-plan-he-wants-congress-consider/
January 15, 2026 at 6:54 PM
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the outlines of a health care plan he wants Congress to take up.
MORE: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/15/trump-announces-outlines-health-care-plan-he-wants-congress-consider/
MORE: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/15/trump-announces-outlines-health-care-plan-he-wants-congress-consider/
Budget air travelers could experience changes soon: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/14/allegiant-plans-buy-rival-airline-15-billion-deal/
January 14, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Budget air travelers could experience changes soon: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/14/allegiant-plans-buy-rival-airline-15-billion-deal/
The DOJ said there is not enough evidence to back a criminal investigation into the actions of the ICE officer who shot and killed Renee Good.
LATEST: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/14/justice-department-sees-no-basis-criminal-investigation-into-ice-officer-who-shot-killed-renee-good-official-says/
LATEST: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/14/justice-department-sees-no-basis-criminal-investigation-into-ice-officer-who-shot-killed-renee-good-official-says/
January 14, 2026 at 7:34 PM
The DOJ said there is not enough evidence to back a criminal investigation into the actions of the ICE officer who shot and killed Renee Good.
LATEST: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/14/justice-department-sees-no-basis-criminal-investigation-into-ice-officer-who-shot-killed-renee-good-official-says/
LATEST: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/14/justice-department-sees-no-basis-criminal-investigation-into-ice-officer-who-shot-killed-renee-good-official-says/
Verizon says it is aware of “an issue impacting wireless voice and data services for some customers.” https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/14/verizon-users-report-service-issues-amid-possible-outage/
January 14, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Verizon says it is aware of “an issue impacting wireless voice and data services for some customers.” https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/14/verizon-users-report-service-issues-amid-possible-outage/
The State Department said it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States.
LATEST: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/14/us-will-suspend-immigrant-visa-processing-75-countries/
LATEST: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/14/us-will-suspend-immigrant-visa-processing-75-countries/
January 14, 2026 at 6:01 PM
The State Department said it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States.
LATEST: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/14/us-will-suspend-immigrant-visa-processing-75-countries/
LATEST: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/14/us-will-suspend-immigrant-visa-processing-75-countries/
In 2023, a little girl needed a guardian. Now she has a mom -- the South Carolina deputy who responded to the call. https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/14/deputy-adopts-little-girl-she-met-during-response-2023/
January 14, 2026 at 3:24 PM
In 2023, a little girl needed a guardian. Now she has a mom -- the South Carolina deputy who responded to the call. https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/14/deputy-adopts-little-girl-she-met-during-response-2023/
The Tennessee Highway Patrol released dash camera footage to refute claims that a state trooper struck a protester at this weekend’s anti-ICE demonstration.
Full story: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/13/troopers-release-dashcam-video-after-claim-vehicle-hitting-anti-ice-protester/
Full story: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/13/troopers-release-dashcam-video-after-claim-vehicle-hitting-anti-ice-protester/
January 13, 2026 at 10:41 PM
The Tennessee Highway Patrol released dash camera footage to refute claims that a state trooper struck a protester at this weekend’s anti-ICE demonstration.
Full story: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/13/troopers-release-dashcam-video-after-claim-vehicle-hitting-anti-ice-protester/
Full story: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/13/troopers-release-dashcam-video-after-claim-vehicle-hitting-anti-ice-protester/
Bestselling author Colleen Hoover makes announcement about her health: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/13/author-colleen-hoover-reveals-cancer-diagnosis/
January 13, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Bestselling author Colleen Hoover makes announcement about her health: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/13/author-colleen-hoover-reveals-cancer-diagnosis/
Claudette Colvin, whose 1955 arrest for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated Montgomery bus helped spark the modern civil rights movement, has died. She was 86.
Learn More: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/13/claudette-colvin-who-refused-move-seats-bus-start-civil-rights-movement-dies-86/
Learn More: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/13/claudette-colvin-who-refused-move-seats-bus-start-civil-rights-movement-dies-86/
January 13, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Claudette Colvin, whose 1955 arrest for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated Montgomery bus helped spark the modern civil rights movement, has died. She was 86.
Learn More: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/13/claudette-colvin-who-refused-move-seats-bus-start-civil-rights-movement-dies-86/
Learn More: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/13/claudette-colvin-who-refused-move-seats-bus-start-civil-rights-movement-dies-86/
Longtime Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin informed his players he is stepping down, according to reports.
LATEST: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/13/mike-tomlin-says-he-is-stepping-down-steelers-head-coach-reports-say/
LATEST: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/13/mike-tomlin-says-he-is-stepping-down-steelers-head-coach-reports-say/
January 13, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Longtime Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin informed his players he is stepping down, according to reports.
LATEST: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/13/mike-tomlin-says-he-is-stepping-down-steelers-head-coach-reports-say/
LATEST: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/13/mike-tomlin-says-he-is-stepping-down-steelers-head-coach-reports-say/
VIDEO: Officer shoves a man to the ground in front of a bus after he blocks an ICE vehicle https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/13/man-obstructing-ice-vehicle-shoved-by-officer-into-oncoming-traffic-video-shows/
January 13, 2026 at 6:31 PM
VIDEO: Officer shoves a man to the ground in front of a bus after he blocks an ICE vehicle https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/13/man-obstructing-ice-vehicle-shoved-by-officer-into-oncoming-traffic-video-shows/
Scott Adams, who created the famous “Dilbert” comic strip, has died at age 68.
https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/13/dilbert-creator-scott-adams-dies-68/
https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/13/dilbert-creator-scott-adams-dies-68/
January 13, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Scott Adams, who created the famous “Dilbert” comic strip, has died at age 68.
https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/13/dilbert-creator-scott-adams-dies-68/
https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/13/dilbert-creator-scott-adams-dies-68/
Will your first clue to this scam be name-dropping multiple companies, a check from a meal kit company, or the barcode from a coffee table book? https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/12/there-is-so-much-wrong-with-this-publishers-clearing-house-scam/
January 13, 2026 at 11:32 AM
Will your first clue to this scam be name-dropping multiple companies, a check from a meal kit company, or the barcode from a coffee table book? https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/12/there-is-so-much-wrong-with-this-publishers-clearing-house-scam/