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The U.S. is sending ICE agents to the Olympics https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/27/ice-agents-will-have-security-role-olympics/
ICE agents will be at the Olympics
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will have a security role during the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Games, according to information shared with local media by sources at the U.S. Embassy in Rome.
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January 27, 2026 at 4:23 PM
The U.S. is sending ICE agents to the Olympics https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/27/ice-agents-will-have-security-role-olympics/
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Shawano police confirm a body was found after the early morning house fire https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/27/smoke-seen-downtown-shawano/
January 27, 2026 at 3:38 PM
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Shawano police confirm a body was found after the early morning house fire https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/27/smoke-seen-downtown-shawano/
Large interstate sign falls on semi during winter storm https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/27/large-interstate-sign-crashes-onto-semitruck-during-winter-storm/
January 27, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Large interstate sign falls on semi during winter storm https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/27/large-interstate-sign-crashes-onto-semitruck-during-winter-storm/
Fire at Starbucks in Oshkosh diverts traffic on Highway 21 https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/27/fire-starbucks-diverts-highway-21-traffic-oshkosh/
January 27, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Fire at Starbucks in Oshkosh diverts traffic on Highway 21 https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/27/fire-starbucks-diverts-highway-21-traffic-oshkosh/
WATCH LIVE: NTSB holds daylong hearing on the passenger jet/military helicopter midair crash near Washington, DC https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/27/ntsb-highlight-what-led-deadly-midair-collision-near-washington-dc-daylong-hearing/
January 27, 2026 at 2:31 PM
WATCH LIVE: NTSB holds daylong hearing on the passenger jet/military helicopter midair crash near Washington, DC https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/27/ntsb-highlight-what-led-deadly-midair-collision-near-washington-dc-daylong-hearing/
ICE chief ordered to appear in front of federal judge in Minnesota https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/27/judge-orders-ice-chief-appear-court-explain-why-detainees-have-been-denied-due-process/
Judge orders ICE chief to appear in court to explain why detainees have been denied due process
The chief federal judge in Minnesota says the Trump administration has failed to comply with orders to hold hearings for detained immigrants and has ordered the head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement to appear before him Friday to explain why he shouldn’t be held in contempt.
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January 27, 2026 at 1:58 PM
ICE chief ordered to appear in front of federal judge in Minnesota https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/27/judge-orders-ice-chief-appear-court-explain-why-detainees-have-been-denied-due-process/
Priest who worked with Alex Pretti: "Don't pay any attention to the vilification from our national leaders" https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/26/priest-who-worked-with-alex-pretti-dont-pay-any-attention-vilification-our-national-leaders/
January 27, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Priest who worked with Alex Pretti: "Don't pay any attention to the vilification from our national leaders" https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/26/priest-who-worked-with-alex-pretti-dont-pay-any-attention-vilification-our-national-leaders/
Oshkosh considers regulating where e-scooters, Segways can be used https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/27/oshkosh-considers-regulations-electric-scooters-segways/
Oshkosh considers regulations on electric scooters, Segways
Oshkosh considers expanding its e-bike ordinance.
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January 27, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Oshkosh considers regulating where e-scooters, Segways can be used https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/27/oshkosh-considers-regulations-electric-scooters-segways/
FIRST ALERT #TRAFFIC: Overturned semi on I-41 North at ramp from Hwy 67 on the Fond du Lac/Dodge county line blocking traffic. https://www.wbay.com/traffic
January 27, 2026 at 11:52 AM
FIRST ALERT #TRAFFIC: Overturned semi on I-41 North at ramp from Hwy 67 on the Fond du Lac/Dodge county line blocking traffic. https://www.wbay.com/traffic
Door County singer gets a standing ovation from American Idol judges and a Golden Ticket. Watch: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/27/wisconsin-native-gets-golden-ticket-american-idol/
Wisconsin native gets the golden ticket on American Idol
A Wisconsin native made her debut on American Idol Monday night.
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January 27, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Door County singer gets a standing ovation from American Idol judges and a Golden Ticket. Watch: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/27/wisconsin-native-gets-golden-ticket-american-idol/
The YMCA of Greater Green Bay is expanding; specifically, the west side YMCA.
Greater Green Bay YMCA raising funds to expand west side facility
The YMCA of Greater Green Bay is expanding; specifically, the west side YMCA.
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January 26, 2026 at 11:14 PM
The YMCA of Greater Green Bay is expanding; specifically, the west side YMCA.
Two major players in the Green Bay Packers’ front office are going head-to-head on Super Bowl Sunday: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/26/former-packers-executives-face-off-general-managers-super-bowl/
January 26, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Two major players in the Green Bay Packers’ front office are going head-to-head on Super Bowl Sunday: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/26/former-packers-executives-face-off-general-managers-super-bowl/
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Waukesha County Health and Human Services have confirmed one case of measles in a resident of Waukesha County, DHS announced Monday.
DHS confirms case of measles in Waukesha County
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Waukesha County Health and Human Services have confirmed one case of measles in a resident of Waukesha County, DHS announced Monday.
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January 26, 2026 at 8:13 PM
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Waukesha County Health and Human Services have confirmed one case of measles in a resident of Waukesha County, DHS announced Monday.
A man is accused of trying to meet a teenage girl in Waupaca for sex after speaking with the "teen" online. Police said the "teen" was actually an undercover officer.
Kronenwetter man accused of trying to meet teen girl for sex, Waupaca Police said
A man is accused of trying to meet a teenage girl in Waupaca for sex. Instead, police say he met an undercover officer.
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January 26, 2026 at 7:35 PM
A man is accused of trying to meet a teenage girl in Waupaca for sex after speaking with the "teen" online. Police said the "teen" was actually an undercover officer.
Wisconsin is one of multiple states that filed an amicus brief in support of Minnesota’s lawsuit to stop the immigration crackdown in the state.
Wisconsin voices support of Minnesota lawsuit to stop immigration crackdown
Wisconsin is one of several states that filed an amicus brief in support of Minnesota’s lawsuit to stop ICE raids in Minneapolis and Twin Cities.
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January 26, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Wisconsin is one of multiple states that filed an amicus brief in support of Minnesota’s lawsuit to stop the immigration crackdown in the state.
Republican candidate for Minnesota governor Chris Madel, a Minneapolis attorney who offered free legal advice to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot and killed Renee Good, ended his campaign in a video announcement Monday.
Minnesota GOP gubernatorial candidate drops out, citing opposition to federal ‘retribution’
Chris Madel, an attorney who offered legal advice to the ICE agent who killed Renee Good, says the immigration enforcement operation is an "unmitigated disaster."
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January 26, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Republican candidate for Minnesota governor Chris Madel, a Minneapolis attorney who offered free legal advice to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot and killed Renee Good, ended his campaign in a video announcement Monday.
Human trafficking suspect fleeing Border Patrol accused of causing deadly crash in Arizona https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/26/human-trafficking-suspect-accused-causing-deadly-crash-while-escaping-border-patrol-officials-say/
Human trafficking suspect accused of causing deadly crash while escaping Border Patrol, officials say
A human trafficking suspect caused a deadly crash in Arizona while he was running from U.S. Border Patrol agents, according to officials.
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January 26, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Human trafficking suspect fleeing Border Patrol accused of causing deadly crash in Arizona https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/26/human-trafficking-suspect-accused-causing-deadly-crash-while-escaping-border-patrol-officials-say/
President Donald Trump said he and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz are on a “similar wavelength” following a phone call regarding protests in the state.
What the President said in a Truth Social post: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/26/trump-says-he-gov-walz-are-similar-wavelength-after-phone-call/
What the President said in a Truth Social post: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/26/trump-says-he-gov-walz-are-similar-wavelength-after-phone-call/
January 26, 2026 at 5:25 PM
President Donald Trump said he and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz are on a “similar wavelength” following a phone call regarding protests in the state.
What the President said in a Truth Social post: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/26/trump-says-he-gov-walz-are-similar-wavelength-after-phone-call/
What the President said in a Truth Social post: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/26/trump-says-he-gov-walz-are-similar-wavelength-after-phone-call/
Chairman Tehassi Hill of the Oneida Nation issued a statement on Monday following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, a man who grew up in Green Bay.
Oneida Nation releases statement on ICE protests after weekend shooting
Chairman Tehassi Hill of the Oneida Nation issued a statement on Monday following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti
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January 26, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Chairman Tehassi Hill of the Oneida Nation issued a statement on Monday following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, a man who grew up in Green Bay.
West Virginia authorities say a woman was trying to recruit people to assassinate the president https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/26/woman-arrested-recruiting-people-social-media-assassinate-trump/
January 26, 2026 at 4:32 PM
West Virginia authorities say a woman was trying to recruit people to assassinate the president https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/26/woman-arrested-recruiting-people-social-media-assassinate-trump/
FIRST ALERT #TRAFFIC - APPLETON: 2 right lanes of I-41 South blocked ahead of College Ave. by crash. Watch for slowed, merging traffic. Watch for emergency vehicles. Estimate: 2 hours. https://www.wbay.com/traffic
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January 26, 2026 at 3:15 PM
FIRST ALERT #TRAFFIC - APPLETON: 2 right lanes of I-41 South blocked ahead of College Ave. by crash. Watch for slowed, merging traffic. Watch for emergency vehicles. Estimate: 2 hours. https://www.wbay.com/traffic
Your tax refund might be higher this year https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/26/here-is-why-your-tax-refund-might-be-more-this-year/
Here is why your tax refund might be more this year
Tax season is here and many Americans could see higher refunds.
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January 26, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Your tax refund might be higher this year https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/26/here-is-why-your-tax-refund-might-be-more-this-year/
#BREAKING: Gas leak cancels classes at all Tigerton schools. No evacuations, sheriff's office says. https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/26/gas-leak-cancels-school-tigerton/
Gas leak cancels school in Tigerton
There are no evacuations of the surrounding area, the sheriff's office tells us.
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January 26, 2026 at 12:54 PM
#BREAKING: Gas leak cancels classes at all Tigerton schools. No evacuations, sheriff's office says. https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/26/gas-leak-cancels-school-tigerton/
Omro police want to identify the driver in a "slip and run" crash https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/26/police-want-identify-driver-slip-run-crash/
Police want to identify driver in ‘slip and run’ crash
Omro police are looking for a driver who slid backwards into a mailbox and left.
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January 26, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Omro police want to identify the driver in a "slip and run" crash https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/26/police-want-identify-driver-slip-run-crash/
In Appleton, hundreds of people held signs calling for ICE to be defunded and abolished, with others calling federal agents murderers for their actions.
Thousands of people across Wisconsin protest ICE, remember Alex Pretti following his killing
At Green Bay Preble High School, where Pretti graduated in 2006, a memorial was created next to the school’s sign.
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January 26, 2026 at 4:17 AM
In Appleton, hundreds of people held signs calling for ICE to be defunded and abolished, with others calling federal agents murderers for their actions.