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A man was found dead in a car near Sheboygan's transit center early this morning https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/12/man-found-dead-car-near-sheboygan-transit-center/
Man found dead in car near Sheboygan transit center
Police determined there was no crime and no danger.
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January 12, 2026 at 3:11 PM
A man was found dead in a car near Sheboygan's transit center early this morning https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/12/man-found-dead-car-near-sheboygan-transit-center/
Report: Packers want a deal to keep head coach Matt LaFleur in Green Bay https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/12/report-packers-want-keep-lafleur-green-bay/
Report: Packers want to keep LaFleur in Green Bay
ESPN’s Adam Schefter’s sources say the Packers are trying to work out a deal.
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January 12, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Report: Packers want a deal to keep head coach Matt LaFleur in Green Bay https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/12/report-packers-want-keep-lafleur-green-bay/
Smithsonian removes text from President Trump's picture in the National Portrait Gallery https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/12/smithsonian-removes-references-trumps-impeachments-national-portrait-gallery/
January 12, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Smithsonian removes text from President Trump's picture in the National Portrait Gallery https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/12/smithsonian-removes-references-trumps-impeachments-national-portrait-gallery/
Oneida Nation warns members ICE may be targeting indigenous people https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/12/oneida-nation-warns-tribal-members-about-actions-by-ice/
Oneida Nation warns tribal members about actions by ICE
The Oneida Business Committee believes ICE is targeting indigenous people.
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January 12, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Oneida Nation warns members ICE may be targeting indigenous people https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/12/oneida-nation-warns-tribal-members-about-actions-by-ice/
“Honor, freedom, justice, diversity, inclusion, equity. That’s the heart of America. That’s the core values. And I think if all the good people leave, we’ll have no chance. But if enough of us fight, we can get America back on course."
Green Bay community protests ICE, Trump administration during ‘No ICE No War’ demonstration
People like Karen Thomas, co-founder of “Mission Resist”, say they feel like the country is headed down a dark path.
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January 12, 2026 at 4:30 AM
“Honor, freedom, justice, diversity, inclusion, equity. That’s the heart of America. That’s the core values. And I think if all the good people leave, we’ll have no chance. But if enough of us fight, we can get America back on course."
So far this season, there have been at least 15 million flu illnesses and 180,000 hospitalizations, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates. It also estimates there have been 7,400 deaths, including the deaths of at least 17 children
CDC says flu activity has not peaked yet amid record-breaking season
U.S. flu infections showed signs of a slight decline last week, but health officials say it is not clear that this severe flu season has peaked.
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January 12, 2026 at 3:30 AM
So far this season, there have been at least 15 million flu illnesses and 180,000 hospitalizations, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates. It also estimates there have been 7,400 deaths, including the deaths of at least 17 children
Allegiant Airlines announced Sunday that it has acquired budget carrier Sun Country for $1.5 billion in cash and stock.
Allegiant Airlines acquiring Sun Country in $1.5 billion deal
Both airlines have a big presence at Appleton International Airport and the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport.
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January 12, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Allegiant Airlines announced Sunday that it has acquired budget carrier Sun Country for $1.5 billion in cash and stock.
Congregants and leaders vowed to rebuild a historic Mississippi synagogue that was heavily damaged by fire and an individual was taken into custody for what authorities said Sunday was an act of arson.
‘Deliberate, targeted attack’: Suspect arrested after a fire damages a historic synagogue, police say
Congregants and leaders vowed to rebuild a historic Mississippi synagogue that was heavily damaged by fire and an individual was taken into custody for what authorities said Sunday was an act of arson.
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January 12, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Congregants and leaders vowed to rebuild a historic Mississippi synagogue that was heavily damaged by fire and an individual was taken into custody for what authorities said Sunday was an act of arson.
The Appleton Police Department is asking the public to help identify a person they believe could assist in a theft investigation.
Appleton police looking to identify person of interest to assist in theft investigation
The thefts occurred in the 300 block of South Linwood Avenue and West Eighth Street, and possibly in other locations in Appleton and Grand Chute, according to police.
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January 11, 2026 at 11:24 PM
The Appleton Police Department is asking the public to help identify a person they believe could assist in a theft investigation.
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur is addressing the media after the team's 31-27 playoff loss to the rival Bears.
Click on the link in the article to watch.
Click on the link in the article to watch.
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur addresses media after 31-27 playoff loss to rival Bears
Tune in to Cover 2 at 10 p.m. on Sunday as Action 2 Sports breaks down the game, the season, and LaFleur’s media appearance.
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January 11, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur is addressing the media after the team's 31-27 playoff loss to the rival Bears.
Click on the link in the article to watch.
Click on the link in the article to watch.
It’s been a whirlwind winter for Helaina, Henri IV and Henniyah Rivers in their quest to represent their mother’s country of Jamaica, a nation associated more for sprinting than skiing, at the Winter Olympics next month.
Teen triplets pursue dream of representing Jamaica in ski racing at Winter Olympics
It’s been a whirlwind winter for Helaina, Henri IV and Henniyah Rivers in their quest to represent their mother’s country of Jamaica, a nation associated more for sprinting than skiing, at the Winter Olympics next month.
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January 11, 2026 at 9:30 PM
It’s been a whirlwind winter for Helaina, Henri IV and Henniyah Rivers in their quest to represent their mother’s country of Jamaica, a nation associated more for sprinting than skiing, at the Winter Olympics next month.
Chicago trailed 21-3 at halftime and 21-6 through three quarters, only to outscore Green Bay 25-6 in the fourth on the way to its first playoff win in 15 years.
Packers season ends in agony as Bears, Caleb Williams rally from 18-point deficit to win 31-27
Chicago trailed 21-3 at halftime and 21-6 through three quarters, only to outscore Green Bay 25-6 in the fourth
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January 11, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Chicago trailed 21-3 at halftime and 21-6 through three quarters, only to outscore Green Bay 25-6 in the fourth on the way to its first playoff win in 15 years.
The Packers season ends in agony, with a 21-3 halftime lead turning into a 31-27 loss in Chicago to the rival Bears in the Wild Card round.
Packers fans, this is your post to vent all your reactions to the game.
Packers fans, this is your post to vent all your reactions to the game.
January 11, 2026 at 4:37 AM
The Packers season ends in agony, with a 21-3 halftime lead turning into a 31-27 loss in Chicago to the rival Bears in the Wild Card round.
Packers fans, this is your post to vent all your reactions to the game.
Packers fans, this is your post to vent all your reactions to the game.
The mix of illnesses going around is making it harder for patients to know what they’re dealing with or when it’s time to get checked.
Respiratory illness numbers continuing to rise in Wisconsin as flu season unfolds
The mix of illnesses going around is making it harder for patients to know what they’re dealing with or when it’s time to get checked.
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January 11, 2026 at 3:30 AM
The mix of illnesses going around is making it harder for patients to know what they’re dealing with or when it’s time to get checked.
According to the FDA, McCain Foods USA Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of two frozen potato products due to the potential presence of “clear hard plastic fragments.”
Nearly 40,000 cases of tater tots recalled, FDA says
A total of about 38,800 cases of tater tots were impacted for two specific frozen potato brands.
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January 11, 2026 at 2:30 AM
According to the FDA, McCain Foods USA Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of two frozen potato products due to the potential presence of “clear hard plastic fragments.”
This comes as the school district plans to go to a referendum in April to address a $13 million budget deficit.
Appleton Area School District discusses options to address funding gap ahead of board vote
This comes as the school district plans to go to a referendum in April to address a $13 million budget deficit.
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January 11, 2026 at 1:30 AM
This comes as the school district plans to go to a referendum in April to address a $13 million budget deficit.
The snow is falling in Chicago as we await kickoff for a Wild Card edition of the NFC North's best rivalry! Packers RT Zach Tom is on the inactive list, while the Bears will be without CB CJ Gardner-Johnson.
Packers fans, what are your score predictions?
Packers fans, what are your score predictions?
January 11, 2026 at 12:29 AM
The snow is falling in Chicago as we await kickoff for a Wild Card edition of the NFC North's best rivalry! Packers RT Zach Tom is on the inactive list, while the Bears will be without CB CJ Gardner-Johnson.
Packers fans, what are your score predictions?
Packers fans, what are your score predictions?
With a rain of 3s, the Badgers (11-5, 3-2 Big Ten) beat their highest-ranked regular-season opponent since a win over No. 2 Michigan in 2019.
Wisconsin rains 3s on No. 2 Michigan, handing Wolverines their 1st loss of the season, 91-88
The Badgers (11-5, 3-2 Big Ten) beat their highest-ranked regular-season opponent since a win over No. 2 Michigan in 2019.
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January 10, 2026 at 11:30 PM
With a rain of 3s, the Badgers (11-5, 3-2 Big Ten) beat their highest-ranked regular-season opponent since a win over No. 2 Michigan in 2019.
The U.S. has launched another round of retaliatory strikes against the Islamic State in Syria following last month’s ambush that killed two U.S. soldiers and one American civilian interpreter in the country.
US launches new retaliatory strikes against ISIS in Syria after deadly ambush
The U.S. has launched another round of retaliatory strikes against the Islamic State in Syria.
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January 10, 2026 at 10:21 PM
The U.S. has launched another round of retaliatory strikes against the Islamic State in Syria following last month’s ambush that killed two U.S. soldiers and one American civilian interpreter in the country.
Wisconsin legislators are growing more concerned over the blackout of WisconsinEye, the state’s independent, non-profit service that provides video coverage of hearings from the state capitol.
Legislators concerned as WisEye blackout continues due to lack of funding
Due to concerns over a lack of funding, the organization, which launched in 2007, issued its first warning back in November that programming could be pulled offline as well.
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January 10, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Wisconsin legislators are growing more concerned over the blackout of WisconsinEye, the state’s independent, non-profit service that provides video coverage of hearings from the state capitol.
The Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a 17-year-old girl from Sheboygan was killed in a crash on Saturday.
Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Office investigating crash that killed teenager
Just after 7 a.m. on Saturday, the Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a two-car crash in the area of State Highway 57/32 and Cemetery Road.
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January 10, 2026 at 9:03 PM
The Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a 17-year-old girl from Sheboygan was killed in a crash on Saturday.
Alexi Havlovitz began the journey during the 2025 NFL Draft when she was seeing people online complain about what there was to do in Green Bay. Feeling protective of her city, she started making videos on TikTok.
Green Bay’s very own micro-influencer
Alexi Havlovitz is a 27-year-old just trying to figure out life, according to her bio on TikTok. She’s a wife, a mother, and what some might refer to as a micro-influencer.
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January 10, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Alexi Havlovitz began the journey during the 2025 NFL Draft when she was seeing people online complain about what there was to do in Green Bay. Feeling protective of her city, she started making videos on TikTok.
“We’re supposed to be a country of equality, a country of diversity, a country of immigrants, and right now, we’re a country of cruelty that is choosing exclusion and hate over welcome,” said Rachel Levine of Appleton.
Hundreds gather in Appleton to protest deadly shooting of Minneapolis woman by ICE agent
Organizers with Hate Free Outagamie say they wanted to provide a place for concerned citizens to make their voices heard.
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January 10, 2026 at 4:26 AM
“We’re supposed to be a country of equality, a country of diversity, a country of immigrants, and right now, we’re a country of cruelty that is choosing exclusion and hate over welcome,” said Rachel Levine of Appleton.
Spirits inside the Austin Straubel International Airport were high as fans sent the Green and Gold off to Chicago for the playoffs.
Packers fans send the team off to Chicago ahead of Wild Card matchup with the Bears
Some fans showed up hours before the players’ arrival, and for many, this was their first time being a part of a sendoff.
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January 10, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Spirits inside the Austin Straubel International Airport were high as fans sent the Green and Gold off to Chicago for the playoffs.
Authorities in Nevada say a man was arrested after allegedly stealing a front loader from a construction site and leading police on a destructive chase.
Man shot after ramming police cars, attempting to run officer over in stolen front loader
Authorities in Nevada say a man was arrested after allegedly stealing a front loader from a construction site.
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January 10, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Authorities in Nevada say a man was arrested after allegedly stealing a front loader from a construction site and leading police on a destructive chase.