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A Florida high school cheerleader who died on a Carnival cruise ship was found underneath a bed by a housekeeper, according to multiple news outlets.
LATEST: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/19/18-year-old-found-dead-cruise-was-wrapped-blankets-under-bed-stepbrother-may-face-charges-reports-say/
LATEST: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/19/18-year-old-found-dead-cruise-was-wrapped-blankets-under-bed-stepbrother-may-face-charges-reports-say/
November 19, 2025 at 7:15 PM
A Florida high school cheerleader who died on a Carnival cruise ship was found underneath a bed by a housekeeper, according to multiple news outlets.
LATEST: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/19/18-year-old-found-dead-cruise-was-wrapped-blankets-under-bed-stepbrother-may-face-charges-reports-say/
LATEST: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/19/18-year-old-found-dead-cruise-was-wrapped-blankets-under-bed-stepbrother-may-face-charges-reports-say/
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/
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 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/
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/
The annual Toys for Tots campaign is underway! Please donate a new, unwrapped toy. List of drop-off sites: https://www.wbay.com/toys
November 17, 2025 at 11:13 AM
The annual Toys for Tots campaign is underway! Please donate a new, unwrapped toy. List of drop-off sites: https://www.wbay.com/toys
The Packers survive in New York, 27-20, thanks to an Evan Williams interception and a clutch Micah Parsons sack.
Packers fans, what did you think of the game?
Packers fans, what did you think of the game?
November 16, 2025 at 9:06 PM
The Packers survive in New York, 27-20, thanks to an Evan Williams interception and a clutch Micah Parsons sack.
Packers fans, what did you think of the game?
Packers fans, what did you think of the game?
President Trump announced major rollback of food tariffs on Friday.
LATEST: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/14/trump-drops-tariffs-beef-coffee-tropical-fruit-pressure-builds-consumer-prices/
LATEST: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/14/trump-drops-tariffs-beef-coffee-tropical-fruit-pressure-builds-consumer-prices/
November 14, 2025 at 10:51 PM
President Trump announced major rollback of food tariffs on Friday.
LATEST: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/14/trump-drops-tariffs-beef-coffee-tropical-fruit-pressure-builds-consumer-prices/
LATEST: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/14/trump-drops-tariffs-beef-coffee-tropical-fruit-pressure-builds-consumer-prices/
College football coach John Beam, who was featured in the Netflix series “Last Chance U”, has died after being shot on campus.
Suspect in custody: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/14/john-beam-beloved-ex-football-coach-featured-netflix-show-shot-college/
Suspect in custody: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/14/john-beam-beloved-ex-football-coach-featured-netflix-show-shot-college/
November 14, 2025 at 8:51 PM
College football coach John Beam, who was featured in the Netflix series “Last Chance U”, has died after being shot on campus.
Suspect in custody: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/14/john-beam-beloved-ex-football-coach-featured-netflix-show-shot-college/
Suspect in custody: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/14/john-beam-beloved-ex-football-coach-featured-netflix-show-shot-college/
Shawano County Sheriff’s Office released the name and photo of the 74-year-old Clintonville man they say shot and killed a 67-year-old Greenleaf man: Brent J. Hofman.
Background: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/14/shawano-county-authorities-identify-suspect-fatal-shooting/
Background: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/14/shawano-county-authorities-identify-suspect-fatal-shooting/
November 14, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Shawano County Sheriff’s Office released the name and photo of the 74-year-old Clintonville man they say shot and killed a 67-year-old Greenleaf man: Brent J. Hofman.
Background: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/14/shawano-county-authorities-identify-suspect-fatal-shooting/
Background: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/14/shawano-county-authorities-identify-suspect-fatal-shooting/
Neenah police turned a traffic stop into a purr-fect rescue! https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/14/neenah-officers-rescue-kitten-sewer/
November 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Neenah police turned a traffic stop into a purr-fect rescue! https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/14/neenah-officers-rescue-kitten-sewer/
The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers create a brand new holiday light display, with over 1 million lights, opening tonight https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/14/timber-rattlers-create-holiday-light-display-fox-cities-stadium/
November 14, 2025 at 1:57 PM
The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers create a brand new holiday light display, with over 1 million lights, opening tonight https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/14/timber-rattlers-create-holiday-light-display-fox-cities-stadium/
FIRST ALERT #TRAFFIC - Green Bay: I-43 Southbound, all lanes closed beyond Atkinson Dr. (Leo Frigo Bridge) due to crash. Watch for backup. Use downtown bridges or 172. https://www.wbay.com/traffic
November 14, 2025 at 12:58 PM
FIRST ALERT #TRAFFIC - Green Bay: I-43 Southbound, all lanes closed beyond Atkinson Dr. (Leo Frigo Bridge) due to crash. Watch for backup. Use downtown bridges or 172. https://www.wbay.com/traffic
A Kaukauna fire sparks a winter heating safety warning after firefighters determined what caused it. Essential tips for colder weather: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/14/kaukauna-garage-fire-prompts-winter-heating-safety-warning/
November 14, 2025 at 12:17 PM
A Kaukauna fire sparks a winter heating safety warning after firefighters determined what caused it. Essential tips for colder weather: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/14/kaukauna-garage-fire-prompts-winter-heating-safety-warning/
This week on Small Towns: Howard couple works to beautify community, give back to nature.
STORY: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/14/small-towns-howard-couple-works-beautify-community-give-back-nature/
STORY: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/14/small-towns-howard-couple-works-beautify-community-give-back-nature/
November 14, 2025 at 12:30 AM
This week on Small Towns: Howard couple works to beautify community, give back to nature.
STORY: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/14/small-towns-howard-couple-works-beautify-community-give-back-nature/
STORY: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/14/small-towns-howard-couple-works-beautify-community-give-back-nature/
The Brown County Sheriff says the Medical Examiner confirmed that the two women who died in a house fire in Howard last week were 26-year-old sisters Haley Ann Fritsch and Kayla Lynn Fritsch. https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/13/identities-victims-howard-house-fire-confirmed-two-sisters/
November 13, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The Brown County Sheriff says the Medical Examiner confirmed that the two women who died in a house fire in Howard last week were 26-year-old sisters Haley Ann Fritsch and Kayla Lynn Fritsch. https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/13/identities-victims-howard-house-fire-confirmed-two-sisters/
President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption.
FULL STORY: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/12/house-returns-vote-end-government-shutdown-after-nearly-2-months-away/
FULL STORY: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/12/house-returns-vote-end-government-shutdown-after-nearly-2-months-away/
November 13, 2025 at 3:30 AM
President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption.
FULL STORY: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/12/house-returns-vote-end-government-shutdown-after-nearly-2-months-away/
FULL STORY: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/12/house-returns-vote-end-government-shutdown-after-nearly-2-months-away/
The House has passed a bill to end the nation’s longest government shutdown on Day 43, sending the measure to President Donald Trump for his signature.
FULL STORY: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/12/house-returns-vote-end-government-shutdown-after-nearly-2-months-away/
FULL STORY: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/12/house-returns-vote-end-government-shutdown-after-nearly-2-months-away/
November 13, 2025 at 1:26 AM
The House has passed a bill to end the nation’s longest government shutdown on Day 43, sending the measure to President Donald Trump for his signature.
FULL STORY: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/12/house-returns-vote-end-government-shutdown-after-nearly-2-months-away/
FULL STORY: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/12/house-returns-vote-end-government-shutdown-after-nearly-2-months-away/
The girlfriend of the late Dallas Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland is pregnant with his child, according to head coach Brian Schottenheimer. https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/12/late-dallas-cowboys-player-marshawn-kneelands-girlfriend-is-pregnant-with-his-child-coach-says/
November 12, 2025 at 9:23 PM
The girlfriend of the late Dallas Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland is pregnant with his child, according to head coach Brian Schottenheimer. https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/12/late-dallas-cowboys-player-marshawn-kneelands-girlfriend-is-pregnant-with-his-child-coach-says/