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BREAKING: Senate agrees to pass bill to force release of Epstein files.
Congress acts swiftly to force release of Epstein files, sending bill to Trump
Both the House and Senate acted decisively Tuesday to pass a bill to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on Jeffrey Epstein.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:41 PM
BREAKING: Senate agrees to pass bill to force release of Epstein files.
Allegiant Airlines pilots picketed at airports nationwide on Tuesday, including ATW. The pickets were intended to be informational and not cause disruptions at airports.
Allegiant pilots picket at Appleton airport
Informational pickets were held nationwide as the pilots’ union argues with Allegiant on compensation.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Allegiant Airlines pilots picketed at airports nationwide on Tuesday, including ATW. The pickets were intended to be informational and not cause disruptions at airports.
BREAKING: House votes overwhelmingly to force release of Epstein files, sending bill to Senate.
LATEST: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/18/live-house-expected-vote-bill-forcing-release-jeffrey-epstein-files/
LATEST: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/18/live-house-expected-vote-bill-forcing-release-jeffrey-epstein-files/
November 18, 2025 at 7:52 PM
BREAKING: House votes overwhelmingly to force release of Epstein files, sending bill to Senate.
LATEST: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/18/live-house-expected-vote-bill-forcing-release-jeffrey-epstein-files/
LATEST: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/18/live-house-expected-vote-bill-forcing-release-jeffrey-epstein-files/
WATCH: President Trump dismissed the criticism of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
FULL STORY: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/18/trump-dismisses-criticism-crown-prince-over-2018-killing-journalist-jamal-khashoggi-saying-things-happen/
FULL STORY: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/18/trump-dismisses-criticism-crown-prince-over-2018-killing-journalist-jamal-khashoggi-saying-things-happen/
November 18, 2025 at 7:47 PM
WATCH: President Trump dismissed the criticism of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
FULL STORY: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/18/trump-dismisses-criticism-crown-prince-over-2018-killing-journalist-jamal-khashoggi-saying-things-happen/
FULL STORY: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/18/trump-dismisses-criticism-crown-prince-over-2018-killing-journalist-jamal-khashoggi-saying-things-happen/
74-year-old Brent Hofman charged with killing Greenleaf man and trying to kill another man in Shawano County: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/18/hofman-charged-with-homicide-killing-greenleaf-man-shawano-county/
November 18, 2025 at 7:16 PM
74-year-old Brent Hofman charged with killing Greenleaf man and trying to kill another man in Shawano County: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/18/hofman-charged-with-homicide-killing-greenleaf-man-shawano-county/
#BREAKING: Federal judges deal a blow to GOP with ruling on redrawn U.S. House maps
Federal judges block Texas from using its new US House map in the 2026 midterms
A panel of three federal judges has blocked Texas from using a new congressional map that Republicans drew in hopes of picking up five U.S. House seats.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:35 PM
#BREAKING: Federal judges deal a blow to GOP with ruling on redrawn U.S. House maps
The Menasha Police Department is investigating a theft and vandalism that happened early this morning at North Shore Bank on Appleton Rd.
Menasha Police investigate bank ITM damaged during theft
The Menasha Police Department is investigating a theft and vandalism that happened early Tuesday morning at North Shore Bank, located at 1500 Appleton Road.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:10 PM
The Menasha Police Department is investigating a theft and vandalism that happened early this morning at North Shore Bank on Appleton Rd.
A neighbor kicked a door in to free a couple of dogs trapped in a house fire, firefighters said Tuesday. The fire was first reported Tuesday morning on West Slope Lane in Oconto Falls. https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/18/neighbors-kick-down-door-save-trapped-dogs-house-fire-oconto-falls/
November 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
A neighbor kicked a door in to free a couple of dogs trapped in a house fire, firefighters said Tuesday. The fire was first reported Tuesday morning on West Slope Lane in Oconto Falls. https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/18/neighbors-kick-down-door-save-trapped-dogs-house-fire-oconto-falls/
President Donald Trump is still promising at least a $2,000 dividend to many Americans using money raised from tariffs.
➡️https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/18/trump-announces-when-he-hopes-issue-2000-tariff-rebate-checks/
➡️https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/18/trump-announces-when-he-hopes-issue-2000-tariff-rebate-checks/
November 18, 2025 at 5:10 PM
President Donald Trump is still promising at least a $2,000 dividend to many Americans using money raised from tariffs.
➡️https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/18/trump-announces-when-he-hopes-issue-2000-tariff-rebate-checks/
➡️https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/18/trump-announces-when-he-hopes-issue-2000-tariff-rebate-checks/
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers stepped down from public commitments after the release of emails showed he maintained a friendly relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/18/former-treasury-secretary-larry-summers-steps-down-public-commitments-after-epstein-emails/
https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/18/former-treasury-secretary-larry-summers-steps-down-public-commitments-after-epstein-emails/
November 18, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers stepped down from public commitments after the release of emails showed he maintained a friendly relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/18/former-treasury-secretary-larry-summers-steps-down-public-commitments-after-epstein-emails/
https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/18/former-treasury-secretary-larry-summers-steps-down-public-commitments-after-epstein-emails/
A federal bankruptcy court judge on Tuesday formally approved OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma’s plan to settle thousands of lawsuits over the harms of opioids.
Judge approves $7B opioid settlement for Purdue Pharma and Sackler family members who own the company
A bankruptcy court judge has approved the settlement of thousands of lawsuits against Purdue Pharma, maker of the powerful prescription painkiller OxyContin.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:09 PM
A federal bankruptcy court judge on Tuesday formally approved OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma’s plan to settle thousands of lawsuits over the harms of opioids.
Changes to Wisconsin's "Move Over or Slow Down" Law face final vote in the Legislature
Changes to Wisconsin ‘Move Over’ law face vote in Senate
Supporters want to include moving over for disabled vehicles on the side of the highway.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Changes to Wisconsin's "Move Over or Slow Down" Law face final vote in the Legislature
Internet services disrupted worldwide, including ChatGPT and X.
Cloudflare outage disrupts ChatGPT, X, other internet services
A Cloudflare outage caused major disruptions Tuesday morning to parts of the internet around the world.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Internet services disrupted worldwide, including ChatGPT and X.
11-year-old boy chased into store by bear. He's saved by the cashier.
‘A crazy experience’: 11-year-old boy outruns bear chasing him into store
An 11-year-old boy thought he was going to get eaten by a bear when one chased him into a dollar store.
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November 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
11-year-old boy chased into store by bear. He's saved by the cashier.
It was standing room only Monday night at Green Bay City Hall as the debate over short-term rentals continued.
Green Bay hears from public on proposed short-term rental rules
It was standing room only Monday night at Green Bay City Hall as the debate over short-term rentals continued.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:46 AM
It was standing room only Monday night at Green Bay City Hall as the debate over short-term rentals continued.
The estate of O.J. Simpson has accepted a creditor claim by Fred Goldman for approximately $58 million, potentially ending a decades-long legal feud.
O.J. Simpson estate agrees to pay Fred Goldman decades after wrongful death case
The estate of O.J. Simpson has accepted a creditor claim by Fred Goldman for approximately $58 million.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:10 AM
The estate of O.J. Simpson has accepted a creditor claim by Fred Goldman for approximately $58 million, potentially ending a decades-long legal feud.
Communities across the nation use the week to recognize the dangers those first responders face while working at traffic incidents.
‘Slow down and move over’ for Crash Responder Safety Week
The 10th Annual Crash Responder Safety Week kicked off on Monday with the city of Green Bay reminding drivers to slow down and move over for first responders.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Communities across the nation use the week to recognize the dangers those first responders face while working at traffic incidents.
Counties and businesses are stocking up Monday night as they get ready for the winter weather headed our way.
Landscaping businesses prepare for the upcoming winter weather
Counties and businesses are stocking up Monday night as they get ready for the winter weather headed our way.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Counties and businesses are stocking up Monday night as they get ready for the winter weather headed our way.
A woman whose house was in the path of a wildfire says she's lucky she still has a home.
Homeowner in path of marsh fire grateful her house still stands
The Wisconsin DNR has confirmed an ATV driving through dry marsh lands caused the 400-acre wildfire west of Redgranite on Sunday.
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November 18, 2025 at 12:51 AM
A woman whose house was in the path of a wildfire says she's lucky she still has a home.
A Republican-backed bill is up for a vote in the Wisconsin Assembly on Wednesday that will restrict what recipients can buy with federal food assistance.
Wisconsin Assembly to vote on bill preventing SNAP money for soft drinks, candy
A Republican-backed bill is up for a vote in the Wisconsin Assembly on Wednesday that will restrict what recipients can buy with federal food assistance.
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November 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM
A Republican-backed bill is up for a vote in the Wisconsin Assembly on Wednesday that will restrict what recipients can buy with federal food assistance.
A 27-year-old man was charged Monday with murder in the shooting death of celebrated former football coach John Beam.
https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/17/man-charged-with-murder-shooting-oakland-football-coach-last-chance-u-star-john-beam/
https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/17/man-charged-with-murder-shooting-oakland-football-coach-last-chance-u-star-john-beam/
November 17, 2025 at 11:33 PM
A 27-year-old man was charged Monday with murder in the shooting death of celebrated former football coach John Beam.
https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/17/man-charged-with-murder-shooting-oakland-football-coach-last-chance-u-star-john-beam/
https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/17/man-charged-with-murder-shooting-oakland-football-coach-last-chance-u-star-john-beam/
One local Christmas tree farm is supplying trees to the capital, but they’re no strangers to supplying trees to elected officials: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/17/tree-oconto-county-headed-wisconsin-state-capitol-holidays/
November 17, 2025 at 10:44 PM
One local Christmas tree farm is supplying trees to the capital, but they’re no strangers to supplying trees to elected officials: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/17/tree-oconto-county-headed-wisconsin-state-capitol-holidays/
A Milwaukee man has been charged in two murders, including one involving a mother who was found dead in an alley, with her young, autistic child left to roam the streets.
Man accused of killing woman in front of her autistic child
A Milwaukee man has been charged in two murders, including one involving a mother who was found dead in an alley.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:15 PM
A Milwaukee man has been charged in two murders, including one involving a mother who was found dead in an alley, with her young, autistic child left to roam the streets.
Officials in Texas recently arrested two men for allegedly repeatedly raping a 12-year-old girl.
STORY: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/17/men-honduras-el-salvador-accused-repeatedly-raping-12-year-old-texas-authorities-say/
STORY: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/17/men-honduras-el-salvador-accused-repeatedly-raping-12-year-old-texas-authorities-say/
November 17, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Officials in Texas recently arrested two men for allegedly repeatedly raping a 12-year-old girl.
STORY: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/17/men-honduras-el-salvador-accused-repeatedly-raping-12-year-old-texas-authorities-say/
STORY: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/17/men-honduras-el-salvador-accused-repeatedly-raping-12-year-old-texas-authorities-say/
A coordinated law enforcement effort in Manitowoc County netted more than 318 grams of drugs, along with weapons and ammunition.
Manitowoc County traffic stops uncover drugs, weapons
More than 318 grams of drugs were seized.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:30 PM
A coordinated law enforcement effort in Manitowoc County netted more than 318 grams of drugs, along with weapons and ammunition.