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Warner Bros. rejects a proposed takeover bid https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/07/warner-bros-rejects-takeover-offer-paramount-tells-shareholders-stick-with-netflix-bid/
Warner Bros rejects takeover offer from Paramount, tells shareholders to stick with Netflix bid
Warner Bros. is again rejecting a takeover bid from Paramount and telling shareholders to stick with a rival offer from Netflix
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January 7, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Warner Bros. rejects a proposed takeover bid https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/07/warner-bros-rejects-takeover-offer-paramount-tells-shareholders-stick-with-netflix-bid/
Numerous school delays in the northern part of our viewing area. Stay on top of the weather with First Alert Weather and Action 2 News This Morning https://www.wbay.com/weather/closings/
January 7, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Numerous school delays in the northern part of our viewing area. Stay on top of the weather with First Alert Weather and Action 2 News This Morning https://www.wbay.com/weather/closings/
The journey toward possible sainthood for Adele Brice has become a topic of conversation in the local Catholic community and its schools.
Adele Brice’s life inspires students as path to sainthood begins
The journey toward possible sainthood for Adele Brice has become a topic of conversation in the local Catholic community and its schools.
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January 6, 2026 at 10:28 PM
The journey toward possible sainthood for Adele Brice has become a topic of conversation in the local Catholic community and its schools.
There are new developments in the cases of two men connected to the death of 7-year-old Ethan Hauschultz in Manitowoc County.
New developments in cases of two men connected to Ethan Hauschultz’s death
There are new developments in the cases of two men connected to the death of 7-year-old Ethan Hauschultz in Manitowoc County.
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January 6, 2026 at 10:01 PM
There are new developments in the cases of two men connected to the death of 7-year-old Ethan Hauschultz in Manitowoc County.
A man is facing multiple serious charges, some with hate-crime enhancements, after authorities said he used racial slurs and threatened police officers arresting him.
Green Bay man charged with hate crime and threatening officers
A man is facing multiple serious charges, some with hate-crime enhancements, after authorities said he used racial slurs and threatened police officers arresting him.
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January 6, 2026 at 9:12 PM
A man is facing multiple serious charges, some with hate-crime enhancements, after authorities said he used racial slurs and threatened police officers arresting him.
The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs is asking for your help to spread some love this Valentine’s Day.
Wisconsin Dept. of Veterans Affairs collecting cards for Valentines Day
The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs is asking for your help to spread some love this Valentine’s Day.
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January 6, 2026 at 7:28 PM
The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs is asking for your help to spread some love this Valentine’s Day.
A neighbor is charged in connection with the Kansas boy's death https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/06/autopsy-reveals-13-year-old-boy-died-multiple-dog-bites-man-accused-dumping-body-across-state-lines/
January 6, 2026 at 6:32 PM
A neighbor is charged in connection with the Kansas boy's death https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/06/autopsy-reveals-13-year-old-boy-died-multiple-dog-bites-man-accused-dumping-body-across-state-lines/
On Monday, the City of Appleton recognized the brave actions of an 11-year-old girl who called 911 and used CPR to save her mother’s life!
📷: Appleton Police Department
STORY: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/06/appleton-girl-11-honored-saving-mothers-life-during-911-emergency/
📷: Appleton Police Department
STORY: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/06/appleton-girl-11-honored-saving-mothers-life-during-911-emergency/
January 6, 2026 at 5:25 PM
On Monday, the City of Appleton recognized the brave actions of an 11-year-old girl who called 911 and used CPR to save her mother’s life!
📷: Appleton Police Department
STORY: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/06/appleton-girl-11-honored-saving-mothers-life-during-911-emergency/
📷: Appleton Police Department
STORY: https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/06/appleton-girl-11-honored-saving-mothers-life-during-911-emergency/
The old year ended and the new year began with big lottery winners in Appleton.
Appleton sells two winning Powerball tickets in one week
Players won $50,000 and $100,000.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:57 PM
The old year ended and the new year began with big lottery winners in Appleton.
A former daycare worker accused of giving a sleep aid to young children without permission pleaded not guilty Tuesday morning.
Former daycare worker pleads not guilty in melatonin case
Annalee Nitz is accused of giving young children a sleep aid without the parents' permission.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:41 PM
A former daycare worker accused of giving a sleep aid to young children without permission pleaded not guilty Tuesday morning.
United Piston Ring, Inc. (UPR) issued a WARN notice on Monday announcing its plans to close its Manitowoc plant and lay off all staff.
United Piston Ring announces plant closure in Manitowoc
United Piston Ring, Inc. (UPR) issued a WARN notice on Monday announcing its plans to close its Manitowoc plant and lay off all staff.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:12 PM
United Piston Ring, Inc. (UPR) issued a WARN notice on Monday announcing its plans to close its Manitowoc plant and lay off all staff.
House GOP control shrinks after a California representative dies https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/06/rep-doug-lamalfa-california-dies-reducing-gops-narrow-control-house-218-213/
Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies, reducing GOP’s narrow control of the House to 218-213
Republican seven-term U.S. congressman Doug LaMalfa of California has died, reducing the GOP's already narrow control of the House.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:34 PM
House GOP control shrinks after a California representative dies https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/06/rep-doug-lamalfa-california-dies-reducing-gops-narrow-control-house-218-213/
This flu season is the worst in 25 years, CDC data shows https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/06/flu-reaches-highest-levels-25-years-likely-get-worse-health-officials-say/
Flu reaches highest levels in 25 years, likely to get worse, health officials say
Flu activity in the United States has reached the highest levels in 25 years.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:24 PM
This flu season is the worst in 25 years, CDC data shows https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/06/flu-reaches-highest-levels-25-years-likely-get-worse-health-officials-say/
An Oshkosh man was arrested for his 4th OWI after eluding law enforcement twice overnight https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/06/oshkosh-man-arrested-4th-owi-after-high-speed-pursuits/
Oshkosh man arrested for 4th OWI after high-speed pursuits
He was pursued for speeding in two counties and eluded law enforcement twice.
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January 6, 2026 at 1:55 PM
An Oshkosh man was arrested for his 4th OWI after eluding law enforcement twice overnight https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/06/oshkosh-man-arrested-4th-owi-after-high-speed-pursuits/
Oshkosh man dies after Fond du Lac County crash https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/06/alcohol-factor-fatal-fond-du-lac-county-rollover-deputies-say/
Alcohol a factor in fatal Fond du Lac County rollover, deputies say
A 61-year-old Oshkosh man died in the crash Monday night.
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January 6, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Oshkosh man dies after Fond du Lac County crash https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/06/alcohol-factor-fatal-fond-du-lac-county-rollover-deputies-say/
Radar, traffic alerts, school closings... Action 2 News and First Alert Weather have tools to help keep you safe https://www.wbay.com/apps
January 6, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Radar, traffic alerts, school closings... Action 2 News and First Alert Weather have tools to help keep you safe https://www.wbay.com/apps
On the 5th anniversary of the Capitol riot, a plaque honoring law enforcement is missing
This Jan. 6 plaque was made to honor law enforcement. It’s nowhere to be found at the Capitol
The official plaque honoring the police who defended democracy is nowhere to be found. It’s not on display at the Capitol, as is required by law.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:52 AM
On the 5th anniversary of the Capitol riot, a plaque honoring law enforcement is missing
More than 20 schools and meal programs are closed so far due to icy conditions https://www.wbay.com/closings
January 6, 2026 at 11:25 AM
More than 20 schools and meal programs are closed so far due to icy conditions https://www.wbay.com/closings
If you haven't taken down the tree yet, today might be a good day for it.
According to NationalToday.com, today marks the last of the 12 days of Christmas and encourages us to finally let go of the holidays, take down our trees, and usher in Epiphany.
According to NationalToday.com, today marks the last of the 12 days of Christmas and encourages us to finally let go of the holidays, take down our trees, and usher in Epiphany.
January 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM
If you haven't taken down the tree yet, today might be a good day for it.
According to NationalToday.com, today marks the last of the 12 days of Christmas and encourages us to finally let go of the holidays, take down our trees, and usher in Epiphany.
According to NationalToday.com, today marks the last of the 12 days of Christmas and encourages us to finally let go of the holidays, take down our trees, and usher in Epiphany.
The city of Green Bay is asking a Brown County judge to throw out the civil lawsuit filed over the bidding of a city project.
City of Green Bay answers lawsuit over city project bid
The city of Green Bay is asking a Brown County judge to throw out the civil lawsuit filed over the bidding of a city project.
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January 5, 2026 at 9:51 PM
The city of Green Bay is asking a Brown County judge to throw out the civil lawsuit filed over the bidding of a city project.
Two men face serious criminal charges after authorities said they stabbed one roommate and injured another during an argument.
Two men charged with stabbing roommate, injuring another during argument in Menasha
Two men face serious criminal charges after authorities said they stabbed one roommate and injured another during an argument.
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January 5, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Two men face serious criminal charges after authorities said they stabbed one roommate and injured another during an argument.
Oshkosh Police said a man is under arrest after allegedly snatching away phones people were trying to sell on Facebook Marketplace.
Oshkosh Police said multiple people robbed while trying to sell phones on Facebook Marketplace
Oshkosh Police said a man is under arrest after allegedly snatching away phones people were trying to sell on Facebook Marketplace.
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January 5, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Oshkosh Police said a man is under arrest after allegedly snatching away phones people were trying to sell on Facebook Marketplace.
A class-action lawsuit accuses McDonald’s of misleading customers and claims that the McRib does not actually contain any pork rib meat.
Class-action lawsuit claims McDonald’s McRib doesn’t actually contain rib meat
A lawsuit claims the McDonald's McRib does not actually contain rib meat.
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January 5, 2026 at 8:30 PM
A class-action lawsuit accuses McDonald’s of misleading customers and claims that the McRib does not actually contain any pork rib meat.
Drugmaker Novo Nordisk announced Monday it is making its weight-loss drug Wegovy available as a pill for less than $150 a month.
Weight-loss drug now more affordable, available in pill form
Drugmaker Novo Nordisk announced Monday it is making its weight-loss drug Wegovy available as a pill for less than $150 a month.
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January 5, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Drugmaker Novo Nordisk announced Monday it is making its weight-loss drug Wegovy available as a pill for less than $150 a month.
The U.S. took the unprecedented step Monday of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child -- leaving other immunizations, such as flu shots, open to families to choose but without clear guidance.
US drops the number of vaccines it recommends for every child
The U.S. took the unprecedented step Monday of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child -- leaving other immunizations, such as flu shots, open to families to choose but without clear guidance.
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January 5, 2026 at 7:20 PM
The U.S. took the unprecedented step Monday of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child -- leaving other immunizations, such as flu shots, open to families to choose but without clear guidance.