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Fifty Wisconsin workers to lose jobs as company closes branch

Fifty Wisconsin workers to lose jobs as company closes branch

WISCONSIN (WFRV) – Fifty remote workers in Wisconsin will be out of a job after a company that provides solutions for retailers and consumer product brands announced it will close one of its branches. According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) letter submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), Accelerate360 Distribution,…READ MORE

Bucks star point guard Damian Lillard diagnosed with torn Achilles

Bucks star point guard Damian Lillard diagnosed with torn Achilles

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) – During the first quarter of what was an eventual 129-103 loss to the Pacers in Game 4 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs, the Bucks were dealt a heavy blow as 9x All-Star point guard Damian Lillard was removed from the game. The Milwaukee Bucks confirmed that Lillard underwent…READ MORE

Winning $100,000 lottery ticket sold at Kimberly Kwik Trip

Winning $100,000 lottery ticket sold at Kimberly Kwik Trip

KIMBERLY, Wis. (WFRV) – The Fox Valley continues to produce lottery winners, as another six-figure prize was recently sold in Kimberly. An All or Nothing ticket worth $100,000 was sold Wednesday, April 23, at the Kwik Trip on Schelfhout Lane. The winning ticket matched zero out of the 11 numbers drawn. Josh Turner brings country…READ MORE

Wisconsin man accused of delivering meth to jail inmate

Wisconsin man accused of delivering meth to jail inmate

MONROE COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – A Wisconsin man was arrested after allegedly attempting to deliver methamphetamine to an inmate at the Monroe County Jail while working a food delivery shift. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, 34-year-old Zechariah Borden of Viroqua was arrested Thursday after security cameras showed him handing a package to inmate…READ MORE

Green Bay mayor reflects on successful 2025 NFL Draft

Green Bay mayor reflects on successful 2025 NFL Draft

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Despite being the smallest market throughout the NFL, the City of Green Bay welcomed in 600,000 fans while hosting the 2025 NFL Draft. Shipyard District, Inc. holding ceremony to unveil new street banners Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich said in a release how grateful he was for the several groups…READ MORE