'The Lion King' has $16.5 mil economic impact

The nearly four-week run of The Lion King in downtown Appleton generated $16.5 million for the local economy. The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center revealed the estimated economic impact this morning. Spokeswoman Tara Brzozowski says that figure includes money spent…

posted 2013-05-07 13:04 by WHBY

State to spend more on tourism ads

In the wake of a report that visitor spending continues to grow, the state is investing more in marketing Wisconsin as a destination. The tourism department's advertising budget will likely top $13 million this year. Deputy Secretary Dave Fantle says…

posted 2013-05-07 13:03 by WHBY

Magazine: Business climate improving

Wisconsin's reputation in the business community is improving. The state took the 17th spot this year in a ranking of the best states for businesses, by Chief Executive magazine. It's the third year in a row that the state saw…

posted 2013-05-07 13:02 by WHBY

Back taxes leads to resignation at WEDC

A new spokesman for the state's public-private economic development agency is stepping down, after a report showed he owes about $36,000 in back taxes. John Gillespie was hired last month to help improve the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation's public image.…

posted 2013-05-07 13:01 by WHBY

State officials respond to voucher concerns

Two state officials are responding to a letter from the U.S. Justice Department, that says the state has to make sure voucher schools are meeting federal requirements for helping special education students. Gov. Walker says he's looking into the issue…

posted 2013-05-07 13:00:05 by WHBY

Group promoting 'Bike to School Day'

Students are being encouraged to leave the bus, or the comfort of their parents' cars, and bike to school instead. Tomorrow is National Bike to School Day. Melissa Kraemer Badtke is the coordinator of the local Safe Routes to School…

posted 2013-05-07 12:59 by WHBY

Officer receives Life Saving Award

A police officer from the town of Menasha doesn't consider himself a hero, but someone who was in the right place, at the right time. His department feels differently about an accident last month, and Officer Tom Tralongo received the…

posted 2013-05-07 05:05 by WHBY

DOT: No Hwy. 41 expansion north of G.B.

The segment of Highway 41 between Suamico and Abrams won't need to be widened for at least two more decades. DOT project manager Chris Culotta says a study focused on several factors, including population growth and crash rates. He says…

posted 2013-05-07 05:04 by WHBY

G.B. police launch online reporting system

People can now use the Internet, to file reports with Green Bay police. Lt. Kevin Warych says it's for minor crimes, and non-emergencies. One of the department's Community Service Interns will follow-up on the report. Warych says it's just another…

posted 2013-05-07 05:03 by WHBY

2013-05-06

Bond set at $250K in G.B. murder

A 50-year-old Green Bay man is facing a charge of first-degree intentional homicide for the death of his girlfriend last week. Michael Whitmire was in Brown County court Monday afternoon, and Court Commissioner Paul Burke set a $250,000 bond. Court…

posted 2013-05-06 16:30 by WHBY

Fire damages town of Menasha home

The outside of a town of Menasha house has significant damage, after some siding started on fire early this afternoon. Firefighters were sent to the home in the 900 block of Derby Lane shortly after 12:30 p.m. when a neighbor…

posted 2013-05-06 16:00:17 by WHBY

Triple murder suspect's parents sought help

A triple murder in southwest Wisconsin is drawing attention to the difficulties families can have in getting mental health help for adult children. The parents of 31-year-old Jaren Kuester say they begged Waukesha County officials to commit their son, before…