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Wrightstown High School students build interactive marble sorting machine

Wrightstown High School students build interactive marble sorting machine

WRIGHTSTOWN, Wis. (WFRV) – Wrightstown High School students are exploring robots’ potential to spark an interest in manufacturing. To do that, they built one as a prototype. Local 5 News was on hand for the unveiling, which included a demonstration of its automotive functions. The students hope to inspire future creations by other students. Festa…READ MORE

Allie Alexander (LeClaire) returns to Green Bay as women’s assistant coach

Allie Alexander (LeClaire) returns to Green Bay as women’s assistant coach

(WFRV) – The Green Bay women’s basketball program announced Allie Alexander (LeClaire) has been hired to join Kayla Karius’ coaching staff. Alexander was a standout at Notre Dame Academy where she held the girl’s basketball scoring record (1,536 points) up until this past year. After graduating, Alexander had an outstanding collegiate career with the Green…READ MORE

UW-Oshkosh softball wins first game of D3 Regional

UW-Oshkosh softball wins first game of D3 Regional

OSHKOSH Wis. (WFRV) – The Titans powered through the rain on Thursday and earned a win in the first game of the NCAA Division III Regional softball tournament. Top-seed UW Oshkosh took down four-seed Saint Benedict 4-1, powered by three RBIs from right fielder Abby Garceau and five strikeouts from pitcher Sydney Nemetz. The game…READ MORE

Allie Alexander (LeClaire) returns to UWGB as assistant coach

Allie Alexander (LeClaire) returns to UWGB as assistant coach

(WFRV) – The Green Bay women’s basketball program announced Allie Alexander (LeClaire) has been hired to join Kayla Karius’ coaching staff. Alexander was a standout at Notre Dame Academy where she held the girl’s basketball scoring record (1,536 points) up until this past year. After graduating, Alexander had an outstanding collegiate career with the Green…READ MORE

High School Softball: Luxemburg-Casco beats Wrightstown in NEC showdown

High School Softball: Luxemburg-Casco beats Wrightstown in NEC showdown

(WFRV) – To open up the week, a pair of local softball teams went toe-to-toe as Wrightstown hosted red-hot Luxemburg-Casco in a conference matchup. The Tigers entered the bout with four straight loses, while the Spartans had won 14 consecutive games, boasting a 20-1 record. Although it was Wrightstown jumping out in front in the…READ MORE

Dairy Queen in Neenah holds K9 Fundraiser through Archie’s Famous Popcorn

Dairy Queen in Neenah holds K9 Fundraiser through Archie’s Famous Popcorn

NEENAH, Wis. (WFRV) – Dairy Queen in Neenah held their K9 Fundraiser on Thursday to support the K9 programs from the Menasha, Fox Crossing, and Neenah Police Departments. The Dairy Queen known for selling Archie’s Famous Popcorn had a twist during the fundraiser, making the popcorn blue in honor of National Police Week. List of…READ MORE