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ICYMI: Green Bay mayor, civic leaders support Somali community.
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Green Bay mayor, local leaders affirm support for Somali community after Cinnabon incident
The confrontation, which was caught on camera, occurred between a Somali husband and wife and an employee at the Cinnabon stand inside the Ashwaubenon mall.
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December 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
ICYMI: Green Bay mayor, civic leaders support Somali community.
https://fox11online.com/news/local/cinnabon-worker-somalia-immigrant-couple-viral-video-confrontation-harassment-race-relations-bay-park-square-ashwaubenon-green-bay-mayor-eric-genrich-resolution-support-press-conference-islamic-leaders
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ICYMI: You'll soon be able to get blackout and retro "butter yellow" license plates in Wisconsin. See the new options and how to get them:
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Wisconsin now offers blackout and retro license plate options
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December 14, 2025 at 1:00 AM
ICYMI: You'll soon be able to get blackout and retro "butter yellow" license plates in Wisconsin. See the new options and how to get them:
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ICYMI: It wasn't just snow and cold this week. The northern lights also lit up the night sky. See photos:
https://fox11online.com/weather/weather-stories/photos-northern-lights-glow-after-winter-storm-claras-snowy-exit-wisconsin-aurora-borealis-snow-colors-sun-bright-photography-weather #wiwx
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PHOTOS: Northern Lights glow after Winter Storm Clara's snowy exit
After Winter Storm Clara came through, covering Northeast Wisconsin with a fresh blanket of snow, the northern lights made their appearance Wednesday night.
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December 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
ICYMI: It wasn't just snow and cold this week. The northern lights also lit up the night sky. See photos:
https://fox11online.com/weather/weather-stories/photos-northern-lights-glow-after-winter-storm-claras-snowy-exit-wisconsin-aurora-borealis-snow-colors-sun-bright-photography-weather #wiwx
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Temperatures in the Fox Valley have been 10-15 degrees below normal, making for perfect conditions for an early start to ice fishing. https://fox11online.com/news/local/ice-fishing-off-to-early-winter-start-due-to-cold-temperatures-lake-winnebago-little-lake-butte-des-morts-perch-how-we-live-season
Ice fishing season off to early start in Fox Valley due to extremely cold temperatures
Cold December temperatures have brought an early start to ice fishing season in Northeast Wisconsin.
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December 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Temperatures in the Fox Valley have been 10-15 degrees below normal, making for perfect conditions for an early start to ice fishing. https://fox11online.com/news/local/ice-fishing-off-to-early-winter-start-due-to-cold-temperatures-lake-winnebago-little-lake-butte-des-morts-perch-how-we-live-season
It's unknown if there would be time to enact new maps before the election. https://fox11online.com/news/state/new-judicial-panels-to-hear-wisconsin-redistricting-lawsuits-for-the-first-time-democrats-republicans-midterms-battleground-state-november-election-president-trump-gerrymander-politics
2 Wisconsin congressional redistricting lawsuits may not resolve by 2026 midterm election
The Wisconsin Supreme Court last month ordered that the redistricting cases be first heard by the three-judge panel over objections from Republicans.
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December 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
It's unknown if there would be time to enact new maps before the election. https://fox11online.com/news/state/new-judicial-panels-to-hear-wisconsin-redistricting-lawsuits-for-the-first-time-democrats-republicans-midterms-battleground-state-november-election-president-trump-gerrymander-politics
In Brown County, recent storms left enough snow on the ground for people to enjoy winter activities. https://fox11online.com/news/local/winter-recreation-at-barkhausen-waterfowl-preserve-in-suamico-matt-kriese-brown-county-bruce-melissa-kotarek-outdoors-snow-show-cross-country-ski-groom-trail
Winter recreation underway at Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve in Suamico
To add a little perspective, winter recreation trails in Brown County didn't open last year until a few days before Christmas.
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December 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
In Brown County, recent storms left enough snow on the ground for people to enjoy winter activities. https://fox11online.com/news/local/winter-recreation-at-barkhausen-waterfowl-preserve-in-suamico-matt-kriese-brown-county-bruce-melissa-kotarek-outdoors-snow-show-cross-country-ski-groom-trail
Each student was surprised when they found out their hat designs came to life, thanks to a Kaukauna knitting club. https://fox11online.com/news/local/kaukauna-knitting-club-surprises-ashwaubenon-students-bringing-their-hat-designs-to-life-valley-view-elementary-school-winter-trisha-vertz-nancy-dey
Kaukauna knitting club surprises Ashwaubenon students, bringing their hat designs to life
Ashwaubenon second graders were treated to a fun surprise as part of a project done by a knitting club in Kaukauna.
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December 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Each student was surprised when they found out their hat designs came to life, thanks to a Kaukauna knitting club. https://fox11online.com/news/local/kaukauna-knitting-club-surprises-ashwaubenon-students-bringing-their-hat-designs-to-life-valley-view-elementary-school-winter-trisha-vertz-nancy-dey
ICYMI: Oshkosh Celebration of Lights is closed tonight due to dangerously cold temperatures. https://fox11online.com/news/local/frigid-temperatures-prompt-saturday-closure-of-oshkosh-celebration-of-lights-extreme-cold-safety-facebook
Frigid temperatures prompt Saturday closure of Oshkosh Celebration of Lights
A holiday lights display in Oshkosh will be temporarily closed due to dangerously cold temperatures.
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December 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
ICYMI: Oshkosh Celebration of Lights is closed tonight due to dangerously cold temperatures. https://fox11online.com/news/local/frigid-temperatures-prompt-saturday-closure-of-oshkosh-celebration-of-lights-extreme-cold-safety-facebook
Sherrone Moore allegedly grabbed knives, threatened suicide and "terrorized" woman inside apartment: https://fox11online.com/news/nation-world/sherrone-moore-university-michigan-charges-stalking-home-invasion-terrorize-woman-knives-threats-inappropriate-relationship-ann-arbor-saline-washtenaw-county
Sherrone Moore grabbed knives, 'terrorized' woman after firing, prosecutor says
Ex-Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore allegedly grabbed knives and "terrorized" a woman inside her Ann Arbor apartment Wednesday, hours after being fir
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December 13, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Sherrone Moore allegedly grabbed knives, threatened suicide and "terrorized" woman inside apartment: https://fox11online.com/news/nation-world/sherrone-moore-university-michigan-charges-stalking-home-invasion-terrorize-woman-knives-threats-inappropriate-relationship-ann-arbor-saline-washtenaw-county
Six months ago, she graduated from high school. This weekend, she'll accept her college diploma. https://fox11online.com/news/education/as-uwgb-celebrates-december-graduation-one-student-is-a-truly-a-rising-phoenix-business-administration-supply-chain-management-high-school-bachelors-degree
Rising Phoenix program helps UWGB student get degree 6 months after high school graduation
It was only about six months ago when Elena Talingo graduated from Green Bay's Preble High School.
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December 13, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Six months ago, she graduated from high school. This weekend, she'll accept her college diploma. https://fox11online.com/news/education/as-uwgb-celebrates-december-graduation-one-student-is-a-truly-a-rising-phoenix-business-administration-supply-chain-management-high-school-bachelors-degree
Kyle Rittenhouse made his return to social media to announce his marriage and share wedding photos laden with guns. https://fox11online.com/news/nation-world/kyle-rittenhouse-announces-marriage-as-bride-poses-with-ar-15-charlie-kirk-wisconsin-second-amendment
Kyle Rittenhouse announces marriage as bride poses with AR-15
Kyle Rittenhouse makes a return to social media to announce his marriage to his wife Bella Rittenhouse.
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December 13, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Kyle Rittenhouse made his return to social media to announce his marriage and share wedding photos laden with guns. https://fox11online.com/news/nation-world/kyle-rittenhouse-announces-marriage-as-bride-poses-with-ar-15-charlie-kirk-wisconsin-second-amendment
Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor Josh Schoemann visited Bellevue. https://fox11online.com/news/local/governor-hopeful-josh-schoemann-to-outline-vision-for-state-agency-relocation-wisconsin-republican-brown-county-bellevue-green-bay-madison-tony-evers-tom-tiffany-campaign-election-politics
Wisconsin governor hopeful Josh Schoemann outlines vision to decentralize state government
Schoemann says the effort will make state government more responsive and accountable by putting them closer to the communities and people they serve.
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December 13, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor Josh Schoemann visited Bellevue. https://fox11online.com/news/local/governor-hopeful-josh-schoemann-to-outline-vision-for-state-agency-relocation-wisconsin-republican-brown-county-bellevue-green-bay-madison-tony-evers-tom-tiffany-campaign-election-politics
Northeast Wisconsin athletes competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics: https://fox11online.com/news/local/meet-the-northeast-wisconsin-athletes-competing-for-team-usa-in-the-2026-winter-olympics-deedra-irwin-pulaski-paul-schommer-appleton-biathlon-jordan-stolz-kewaskum-italy-milano-cortina-beijing
Meet the Northeast Wisconsin athletes competing for Team USA in the 2026 Winter Olympics
Three athletes from Northeast Wisconsin will represent Team USA in the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy.
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December 13, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Northeast Wisconsin athletes competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics: https://fox11online.com/news/local/meet-the-northeast-wisconsin-athletes-competing-for-team-usa-in-the-2026-winter-olympics-deedra-irwin-pulaski-paul-schommer-appleton-biathlon-jordan-stolz-kewaskum-italy-milano-cortina-beijing
Already needing to close a $3 million funding gap this year, the Green Bay school district is anticipating it will now be down an additional $2 million. https://fox11online.com/news/crisis-in-the-classroom/green-bay-public-schools-expect-another-2-million-gap-due-to-lower-special-ed-funding
Green Bay public schools expect another $2 million gap due to lower special ed funding
Already needing to close a $3 million gap this year, the Green Bay Area Public School District is anticipating it will now be down an additional $2 million.
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December 12, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Already needing to close a $3 million funding gap this year, the Green Bay school district is anticipating it will now be down an additional $2 million. https://fox11online.com/news/crisis-in-the-classroom/green-bay-public-schools-expect-another-2-million-gap-due-to-lower-special-ed-funding
Baby Jesus' wrists are bound together by zip ties. Mary is wearing a plastic gas mask and flanked by Roman soldiers in tactical vests labeled "ICE." Joseph is also masked. https://fox11online.com/news/nation-world/church-nativity-scenes-add-zip-ties-gas-masks-and-ice-to-protest-immigration-raids
Church's Nativity scene stirs controversy with depiction of Baby Jesus wearing zip ties
A church's Nativity display is drawing heated backlash after unveiling a Baby Jesus figure with His wrists bound together by zip ties.
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December 12, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Baby Jesus' wrists are bound together by zip ties. Mary is wearing a plastic gas mask and flanked by Roman soldiers in tactical vests labeled "ICE." Joseph is also masked. https://fox11online.com/news/nation-world/church-nativity-scenes-add-zip-ties-gas-masks-and-ice-to-protest-immigration-raids
Waushara County deputy cleared in fatal shooting of armed man in town of Wautoma
https://fox11online.com/news/local/da-rules-deputys-use-of-deadly-force-justified-in-wautoma-standoff-incident-timothy-lehman-alex-midthun-criminal-charges-officer-inovled-shooting-domestic-violence-waushara-county
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DA rules deputy's use of deadly force justified in Wautoma standoff incident
Criminal charges will not be filed against a Waushara County Sheriff deputy who exchanged fire during a standoff with a man.
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December 12, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Waushara County deputy cleared in fatal shooting of armed man in town of Wautoma
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The remains of a Rhinelander airman who died in World War II are finally coming home. https://fox11online.com/news/state/dna-identifies-remains-of-rhinelander-airman-killed-in-world-war-ii-wisconsin-pow-mia-john-ginzl-philippines-japan-military-prisoner-ship-oryoku-enoura-maru-cemetery-analysis
DNA identifies remains of Rhinelander airman killed in World War II
He will be buried in Rhinelander next May.
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December 12, 2025 at 9:22 PM
The remains of a Rhinelander airman who died in World War II are finally coming home. https://fox11online.com/news/state/dna-identifies-remains-of-rhinelander-airman-killed-in-world-war-ii-wisconsin-pow-mia-john-ginzl-philippines-japan-military-prisoner-ship-oryoku-enoura-maru-cemetery-analysis
The Green Lake County Sheriff is being recognized for all his work this past year. He and his department played a large role in getting a reported missing kayaker who faked his own death and fled to Europe, to come back to Wisconsin and turn himself in.
Green Lake County Sheriff Mark Podoll honored as Sheriff of the Year by state association
Sheriff Mark Podoll was awarded Sheriff of the Year from the Badger State Sheriffs' Association Thursday night.
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December 12, 2025 at 8:07 PM
The Green Lake County Sheriff is being recognized for all his work this past year. He and his department played a large role in getting a reported missing kayaker who faked his own death and fled to Europe, to come back to Wisconsin and turn himself in.
House Oversight Democrats released several new pictures from disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, with some pictures showing President Donald Trump, former President Bill Clinton and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates.
More photos released from Epstein's estate of Clinton, Trump, Bill Gates
House Oversight Democrats released new pictures from disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, with some pictures showing President Trump.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:31 PM
House Oversight Democrats released several new pictures from disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, with some pictures showing President Donald Trump, former President Bill Clinton and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates.
Fond du Lac County is discussing building a $400 million facility on Scott Road near the highway department. It would house a new jail, sheriff's office, district attorney office and courthouse.
Fond du Lac County discussing new building to host jail and more; could cost $400 million
Fond du Lac County is discussing building a $400 million facility to house a new jail, sheriff's office, district attorney office and courthouse.
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December 12, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Fond du Lac County is discussing building a $400 million facility on Scott Road near the highway department. It would house a new jail, sheriff's office, district attorney office and courthouse.
Due to a water pipe break, Minoka Hill School in Green Bay is closed Friday.
Minoka Hill School in Green Bay closed Friday due to water pipe break
The school district says there will be no AM or PM sessions.
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December 12, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Due to a water pipe break, Minoka Hill School in Green Bay is closed Friday.
Power lines are blocking a portion of Highway 54 in Shiocton after a crash. Detours are in place. Drivers should avoid the area if possible.
Crash causes power line collapse, prompting Highway 54 closure in Shiocton
The power lines went down after a crash.
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December 12, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Power lines are blocking a portion of Highway 54 in Shiocton after a crash. Detours are in place. Drivers should avoid the area if possible.
#TRAFFIC Alert: All westbound lanes of WIS 172 in Allouez blocked due to a crash. Drivers should find an alternate route. https://fox11online.com/traffic
December 12, 2025 at 12:44 PM
#TRAFFIC Alert: All westbound lanes of WIS 172 in Allouez blocked due to a crash. Drivers should find an alternate route. https://fox11online.com/traffic
Hundreds of families in need in Northeast Wisconsin will have a hot meal for the holidays, thanks to a Green Bay Packers legend.
Packers legend Donald Driver provides hundreds of meals to Northeast Wisconsin families
Hundreds of families in need in Northeast Wisconsin will have a hot meal for the holidays, thanks to a Green Bay Packers legend.
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December 12, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Hundreds of families in need in Northeast Wisconsin will have a hot meal for the holidays, thanks to a Green Bay Packers legend.
With lots of snow on the ground and bitter arctic air on the way, accessing fire hydrants in Northeast Wisconsin could become difficult in emergencies where every second matters. https://fox11online.com/weather/weather-stories/firefighters-urge-residents-to-clear-snow-from-hydrants-amid-winter-storm
Firefighters urge residents to dig out hydrants before extreme cold in Northeast Wisconsin
With more than a foot of snow having already fallen, and bitter arctic air on the way, accessing fire hydrants could become increasingly difficult.
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December 12, 2025 at 2:43 AM
With lots of snow on the ground and bitter arctic air on the way, accessing fire hydrants in Northeast Wisconsin could become difficult in emergencies where every second matters. https://fox11online.com/weather/weather-stories/firefighters-urge-residents-to-clear-snow-from-hydrants-amid-winter-storm