Green Bay News

UW-Madison will continue furloughs into 2021 as lost revenue, increased costs hit $320 million

Tue, 10/27/2020 - 4:14pm

UW-Madison is entering a second round of furloughs as projected losses from the COVID-19 pandemic hit $320 million through June 2021.

      

Have an election question? Join us for a live Q&A at 7 p.m.

Tue, 10/27/2020 - 2:55pm

Haley BeMiller and Jeff Bollier of USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin will answer election questions on a livestream at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

      

Wisconsin reports more than 5,200 cases, 64 deaths, shattering previous records in worst day of pandemic yet

Tue, 10/27/2020 - 2:19pm

The state Department of Health Services reported 5,262 new cases and 64 deaths Tuesday, both records far above any previous daily counts.

      

Proposed Green Bay budget calls for 3% tax hike as city faces revenue losses from pandemic

Tue, 10/27/2020 - 1:11pm

The proposed $112.4 million spending plan calls for a tax rate of $9.75 per $1,000 of a property's assessed value.

      

'Where do you live?' Up north DA's race is a tale of two states

Tue, 10/27/2020 - 11:43am

Does Hurley DA live in Wisconsin? Does it matter? Residency is an issue with some in small county election.

      

Senate Leader Scott Fitzgerald silent on his office's recent coronavirus quarantine

Tue, 10/27/2020 - 10:38am

Fitzgerald's legislative office was forced to go into quarantine as Wisconsin Republican lawmakers and aides have faced a coronavirus outbreak.

      

Trump stores: Entrepreneurs turn politics to profit at these pop up stores | Streetwise

Tue, 10/27/2020 - 10:29am

Two Trump merchandise stores are open in Green Bay and will be in the area until after the election.

      

Packers coach Chris Gizzi selling Lake Largo home

Tue, 10/27/2020 - 7:12am

Green Bay Packers coach Chris Gizzi sellling east Green Bay home. He bought another house in the community.

      

Green Bay Packers coach Chris Gizzi listed his house

Tue, 10/27/2020 - 7:12am

Packers coach Chris Gizzi listed house in Green Bay. He moved to another house in the community.

      

Oshkosh company launches new antimicrobial line of disposable food service products

Tue, 10/27/2020 - 6:13am

Hoffmaster Group Inc.'s Bio-Shield line of disposable paper mats and napkins will halt the growth and spread of bacteria and fungi.

      

U.S. Supreme Court declines to change Wisconsin's voting rules, keeps Election Day deadline for mailed ballots

Mon, 10/26/2020 - 6:58pm

The U.S. Supreme Court upholds Wisconsin's voting laws, rejecting an effort to require the counting of absentee ballots arriving after Election Day.

      

Joe Biden to return to Wisconsin Friday, marking his third visit to the Badger State in the fall campaign

Mon, 10/26/2020 - 6:13pm

While the campaign has not yet said where Biden will appear, the visit will mark his third trip to Wisconsin during the fall campaign.

      

Here's what De Pere Mayor James Boyd learned after a month with COVID-19

Mon, 10/26/2020 - 5:40pm

Boyd was infected with COVID-19 nearly five weeks ago. He estimates his body still is at only about 70% of capacity.

      

De Pere mayor talks about his COVID-19 diagnosis

Mon, 10/26/2020 - 5:40pm

De Pere Mayor James Boyd still has lingering symptoms a month after testing positive for COVID-19.

      

Wisconsin Health Equity Council to study health disparities in Indian Country

Mon, 10/26/2020 - 5:15pm

Four tribal members sit on the new Health Equity Council, which aims to study and find solutions to health disparities in underserved communities.

      

More than 200,000 people in Wisconsin have tested positive for COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic

Mon, 10/26/2020 - 3:34pm

More than 62% of all the COVID-19 cases of the pandemic have come since Sept. 1, when the state began seeing a surge in cases.

      

Prevea to open COVID-19 testing spot at Brown County Fairgrounds in De Pere

Mon, 10/26/2020 - 2:24pm

Anyone will be able to get tested for free, whether or not they have symptoms, the health network says.

      

South Bridge Connector development moves forward with OKs from state, feds

Mon, 10/26/2020 - 12:48pm

The South Bridge Connector has an official route now. A tentative timeline estimates actual construction of the route could still take from 2025-2032.

      

As of now, Packers fans have one more chance to watch team in person

Mon, 10/26/2020 - 11:51am

Game in Indianapolis is the only one on Packers schedule to allow fans for remainder of season.

      

Vos announces 28 members of racial disparity task force nearly two months after failed special session

Mon, 10/26/2020 - 11:26am

The group will hold its first meeting in the state Capitol on Wednesday and will focus ways to address racial disparities, educational opportunities, public safety and law enforcement policies.

      

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