WBAY Action 2 News

Deadline Looms for WI No Call List

Matt Smith — Sat, 26 May 2012 21:57:00 EDT

Thursday is the quarterly deadline for Wisconsin's no call list.

Safety Officials Monitoring Crowd at Celebrate De Pere

Tony Ullrich — Sat, 26 May 2012 21:53:00 EDT

Memorial day weekend means it's time to celebrate De Pere, law enforcement officials are getting ready for a busy night. More than a dozen officers will be working with one goal in mind: safety.

Body found in Lake Winnebago

Sat, 26 May 2012 12:04:00 EDT

An autopsy is scheduled after a man's body was recovered from Lake Winnebago Friday.

Alcohol Believed to be Factor in Rollover Crash

Sat, 26 May 2012 09:19:00 EDT

Alcohol is believed to be a factor in a rollover crash in Green Bay. It happened at 957 Velp Avenue, just after 2:00 a.m. The Green Bay Fire Department says one vehicle was involved in the crash, which

Donald Driver Honored At Goodwill

Kate Raddatz — Fri, 25 May 2012 22:32:00 EDT

At a Goodwill event in Milwaukee, Donald Driver was the honored guest as the spokesperson for the organization and as the newly crowned Dancing With the Stars champion.

Concern Raised about Tornado Siren Coverage; New Siren Proposed

Taky Ono — Fri, 25 May 2012 21:00:00 EDT

Emergency management officials are concerned about tornado siren coverage in a fast-growing part of Green Bay.

Seats Limited For Donald Driver Charity Softball Game

Tony Ullrich — Fri, 25 May 2012 20:55:00 EDT

Finding a seat for Donald Driver's softball charity game next weekend is limited at Fox Cities Stadium. Ever since the Packers wide receiver and his dance partner, Peta Mergatroyd, appeared on Dancing With The Stars and eventually claimed the Mirror Ball trophy, ticket sales for his charity game have been selling quickly.

Seat Belt Task Force Begins in Door County

Sarah Thomsen — Fri, 25 May 2012 17:24:00 EDT

If you're heading to Door County for Memorial Day Weekend, or anytime this summer, you'll likely see a lot more officers on the road. It's part of a new pilot program to make sure you buckle up.

Lawrence Student to Canoe the World after Graduation

Emily Matesic — Fri, 25 May 2012 17:14:00 EDT

Lawrence University senior Will Meadows has always had a love of canoes. He says, "Growing up in the US canoeing on the Little Miami River all over Arkansas where I grew up as well that's just something

Mirror Ball Puts Driver In the National Spotlight

Nikki Junewicz — Fri, 25 May 2012 17:02:00 EDT

Since winning Dancing With The Stars, Donald Driver is high in demand.

Passengers Spend Night Aboard Broken S.S. Badger

Bao Vang — Fri, 25 May 2012 15:33:00 EDT

The passengers' patience turned into frustration when word spread that they would not be going to Michigan aboard the ship, but rather by bus. And it wouldn't happen until Friday morning.

S.S. Badger Returns to Michigan Without Passengers: Updated

Fri, 25 May 2012 13:29:00 EDT

Many passengers scheduled to take the S.S. Badger from Manitowoc to Michigan Thursday are finally on their way after a long delay. But, it's not on the vessel they had intended.

Fire Destroys Combined Locks Home

Fri, 25 May 2012 00:36:00 EDT

The house was engulfed by the fire before firefighters arrived.

Fisherman finds body floating in Lake Winnebago

Sat, 26 May 2012 13:08:00 EDT

A man has been found dead in Lake Winnebago.

Celebrate De Pere in full swing at Voyageur Park

Sat, 26 May 2012 19:45:00 EDT

Memorial Day weekend means it's time to Celebrate De Pere, and that means law enforcement officials are getting ready for a busy weekend.

Storm causes washouts in Town of Bell

Sat, 26 May 2012 13:24:00 EDT

A spring storm caused more than $250,000 in damage to a small northern Wisconsin town.

Kimberly Woman Competes on ABC's "Duets"

Kate Raddatz — Fri, 25 May 2012 01:31:00 EDT

A 21-year-old from Kimberly, Wisconsin, is one of eight competing for a professional recording contract in a new ABC reality series.

Update: 2 Thrown in Lake Winnebago When Small Boat Swamps

Jason Zimmerman — Thu, 24 May 2012 20:25:00 EDT

Authorities tell Action 2 News two people ended up in the water when their small, shallow-water fishing boat became swamped on Lake Winnebago Thursday afternoon.

Packers Player Teaches Students: Don't Text and Drive

Nikki Junewicz — Thu, 24 May 2012 23:11:00 EDT

To a crowd of 1,500 East High School students, Packers offensive lineman Josh Sitton delivered a simple but important message.

Girl Shot by Arrow has the Community's Support

Fri, 25 May 2012 01:46:00 EDT

People tell us it's not only that someone was shot by an arrow that has people talking -- but who it happened to.

Dredging and Boating on the Fox River

Sara Kronenberg — Thu, 24 May 2012 18:15:00 EDT

Crews are trying to make up for lost time dredging PCBs from the river, which could mean dredging crews working on the river at the same time as many boaters.

Fans Flying High with Donald Driver's Return to Wisconsin

Thu, 24 May 2012 23:52:00 EDT

Some fans were lucky enough to be on the same plane with Donald Driver as he returned to Wisconsin after Dancing with the Stars.

Rebuilding a Dynasty: How Harlan and Wolf Did It

Sarah Thomsen — Thu, 24 May 2012 18:17:00 EDT

The two men who revived the Green Bay Packers after years of losing seasons and scandals shared candid stories of how they transformed the team into the legend we know it as today.

Wis. Earth pastor gets 2 years in child abuse case

Sat, 26 May 2012 18:44:00 EDT

A Black Earth pastor convicted of conspiracy to commit child abuse for advocating the use of wooden rods to spank children has been sentenced to two years in prison.

Men are Catching Up to Women on Life Expectancy

Thu, 24 May 2012 18:27:00 EDT

Health Brief - May 24: Men adding years to their lives at faster pace than women - Newborns had better lung function if moms who smoked took vitamin C

Study: Even a Little Weight Loss Reduces Breast Cancer Risk

Wed, 23 May 2012 16:39:00 EDT

Health Brief - May 23: Weight loss reduces hormone linked to breast cancer - Study finds moms who had H1N1 flu vaccine had healthier babies

Cash Bash

Thu, 24 May 2012 01:16:00 EDT

Congratulations to Roger Jensen of De Pere, the winner of $12,000 IN CASH from Capital Credit Union!

Dream Screen Giveaway

Wed, 23 May 2012 17:25:00 EDT

Suess Electronics and Action 2 News This Morning bring you a Dream Screen Giveaway with all the bells and whistles!

Dancing with the Stars

Wed, 23 May 2012 17:33:00 EDT

A WBAY-TV special, "Donald Driver: Welcome Home" airs at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 1.

AllergyTrack

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 02:34:00 EDT

Track daily levels of pollen and mold with our AllergyTrack graph. Includes cumulative pollen counts for the past seven years.

WBAY-TV Joins the Live Well Network

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 00:46:00 EST

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Fri, 18 May 2012 17:15:00 EDT

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News Minute: Here is the latest Wisconsin news from The Associated Press

Sun, 27 May 2012 04:33:00 EDT

Governor Scott Walker and Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch won't be the only Republican officeholders fighting to keep their jobs on June 5th. Republican Senators Scott Fitzgerald, Van Wanggaard and Terry Moulton...

This Hour: Latest Wisconsin news, sports, business and entertainment

Sun, 27 May 2012 04:33:00 EDT

Republican Governor Scott Walker took the oath of office 18 months ago promising to be tough but compassionate as he acted swiftly and decisively to get Wisconsin back to work.

Lightning suspected in 3 fires near Twin Cities

Sat, 26 May 2012 20:04:00 EDT

Fire officials are investigating whether lightning is to blame for three fires near the Twin Cities area.

New Wis. parking meters text when time's almost up

Sat, 26 May 2012 17:12:00 EDT

Some Wisconsin drivers will soon be able to communicate with their parking meters via text message.

Driver's profile increases after winning show

Sat, 26 May 2012 15:44:00 EDT

Now that Packers wide receiver Donald Driver has won "Dancing With the Stars," his national profile has increased markedly.

Wisconsin Democrats counting on recall elections to win Senate control

Sat, 26 May 2012 10:04:00 EDT

Gov. Scott Walker and Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch won't be the only Republican officeholders fighting to keep their jobs on June 5. Four recall contests in the Wisconsin Senate could change the balance of power in the...

Walker attempts to become first governor to withstand recall, opponents look for win

Sat, 26 May 2012 10:04:00 EDT

Gov. Scott Walker took the oath of office 18 months ago promising to be tough but compassionate as he acted swiftly and decisively to get Wisconsin back to work.

Activists: Syrian troops shell central regions

Sun, 27 May 2012 06:01:00 EDT

Government troops shelled residential areas in central Syria on Sunday, activists said, two days after the bombardment of a string of villages in the same region killed more than 90, many of them children.

Beryl threatens rain, winds on southeast US coast

Sun, 27 May 2012 05:21:00 EDT

Subtropical storm Beryl began moving faster toward an expected landfall Sunday night on the Southeast U.S. coast, threatening Memorial Day beachgoers with forecast conditions of dangerous surf and drenching rains from...

Lady Gaga cancels Indonesian show after threats

Sun, 27 May 2012 05:21:00 EDT

Lady Gaga has canceled her sold-out show in Indonesia over security concerns after Muslim hard-liners threatened violence if the pop diva went ahead with her "Born This Way Ball," promoters said Sunday.

Polls on gay marriage not yet reflected in votes

Sun, 27 May 2012 05:01:00 EDT

Poll after poll shows public support for same-sex marriage steadily increasing, to the point where it's now a majority viewpoint. Yet in all 32 states where gay marriage has been on the ballot, voters have rejected it.

Human remains found at camp linked to missing man

Sun, 27 May 2012 04:51:00 EDT

Authorities have discovered human remains near a campsite believed to have been used by a hiker from Chicago who has been missing since October 2010.

New Mexico fire grows, forces evacuation

Sun, 27 May 2012 04:41:00 EDT

A wildfire in Gila National Forest burned through more timber and brush lands as it forced the evacuation of residents living near a privately owned ghost town in southwestern New Mexico, officials said.

Final voyage: USS Iowa on way to S. Calif. home

Sun, 27 May 2012 04:31:00 EDT

A famed battleship that saw action during World War II and the Korean War and carried President Franklin D. Roosevelt to a wartime summit traveled along the California coast Sunday on its final voyage.

Obama, Romney try to play it safe in 2012 gamble

Sun, 27 May 2012 04:01:00 EDT

In the risky business of running for president, Barack Obama and Mitt Romney are largely playing it safe.

Small plane sinks in San Diego Bay, 2 survives

Sun, 27 May 2012 02:01:00 EDT

The pilot and passenger of a banner-towing plane made an emergency landing on San Diego Bay and were plucked out of the water before the aircraft sank, authorities said Saturday.

Vatican in chaos after butler arrested for leaks

Sun, 27 May 2012 01:21:00 EDT

The Vatican's inquisition into the source of leaked documents has yielded its first target with the arrest of the pope's butler, but the investigation is continuing into a scandal that has embarrassed the Holy See by...

High School Track Stars are Meters Closer to the State Tournament

Fri, 25 May 2012 00:35:00 EDT

Division 1 track and field athletes met in Ashwaubenon, trying to punch their ticket to the State meet in LaCrosse next week.

Simonar Pitches No-hitter to Beat Kewaunee in Softball Regional

Fri, 25 May 2012 00:24:00 EDT

Luxemburg-Casco hosted Kewaunee in the Division 2 opener of high school softball regionals.

Mustangs Upset Tigers in High-scoring Softball Regional

Fri, 25 May 2012 00:20:00 EDT

Most Major League teams would love a 7-2 lead, but in this D2 softball match-up it wasn't enough.

Graham Harrell has to Prove He's the Next Aaron Rodgers

Thu, 24 May 2012 23:29:00 EDT

Back-up quarterback Graham Harrell figures to throw a lot next week and beyond.

Brewers Catch a Break with Catcher Jonathan Lucroy

Thu, 24 May 2012 23:25:00 EDT

Catcher Jonathan Lucroy is batting over .530 with runners in scoring position.

Gamblers Coach: Winning the Clark Cup was About Character

Thu, 24 May 2012 23:18:00 EDT

This season was one of the best -- if not the best -- in league history. Which might be the result of learning from history.

Gamblers Hoist the Clark Cup Again in Do-or-Die Game at Home

Michelle Tuckner — Thu, 24 May 2012 01:42:00 EDT

For the second time in three years, the Green Bay Gamblers hosted a winner-take-all Game 5 of the Clark Cup Finals.

Fans Mourn the Loss of Timber Rattlers Vendor

Jason Zimmerman — Thu, 24 May 2012 00:46:00 EDT

A vendor known for his booming voice at Timber Rattler games was the focus of a memorial Wednesday night at Fox Cities Stadium.

Donald Driver Will Return to Football Field Next Week

Thu, 24 May 2012 00:20:00 EDT

After winning his latest national trophy, Donald Driver will tango -- er, tangle -- with his Packers teammates in practice.

Report: State tobacco prevention funding lacking

Thu, 24 May 2012 14:21:00 EDT

States have spent only about 3 percent of the billions they've received in tobacco taxes and legal settlements over the last decade to fund tobacco prevention programs, making it harder to reduce the death and disease...

The making of the term 'pink slime'

Thu, 24 May 2012 09:20:00 EDT

"Pink slime" was almost "pink paste" or "pink goo."

Tips to pick the best nursing home for a loved one

Wed, 23 May 2012 16:11:00 EDT

Finding the right nursing home for an elderly loved one is a daunting task. And it's one most of us will face, as two-thirds of people over 65 will need nursing home care, at least temporarily, according to AARP.

Catholic dioceses, colleges sue over Obama mandate

Mon, 21 May 2012 18:10:00 EDT

Roman Catholic leaders opened a new front against the Obama administration mandate that employers provide workers birth control coverage, filing federal lawsuits Monday on behalf of dioceses, schools and health care agencies...

Cooking at Home Can Help You Live Longer

Mon, 21 May 2012 16:27:00 EDT

Health Brief - May 21: Study of senior adults finds home cooking is a factor in longevity - U.W. study links sleep apnea to higher risk of cancer

Calif lettuce grower expands recall across nation

Mon, 21 May 2012 14:40:00 EDT

A California lettuce grower has expanded a recall of some bagged salads after routine sampling detected listeria contamination. No illnesses have been reported.

Smithsonian to create its 1st human genome exhibit

Mon, 21 May 2012 12:50:00 EDT

The Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History is developing its first major exhibit on the human genome.

FDA says Xarelto reduced deadly heart attacks

Mon, 21 May 2012 11:50:00 EDT

The Food and Drug Administration said Monday that a blood thinner from Johnson & Johnson appears to reduce life-threatening blood clots in high-risk patients, although it also increases the risk of internal bleeding.

Romney: Obama doesn't get free enterprise system

Fri, 25 May 2012 11:41:00 EDT

Mitt Romney is trying to counter President Barack Obama's argument that he would bring back Republican Party economic policies that have proved unworkable.

Obama strikes at Romney in Iowa, seeks 2008 energy

Thu, 24 May 2012 22:11:00 EDT

President Barack Obama delivered his harshest rebuttal yet to rival Mitt Romney on Thursday, dismissing his challenger's claims as "a cowpie of distortions" while seeking to rekindle the all-but-faded Iowa magic that...

Governor: Mis-classified Crime Statistics Reflect on Mayor Barrett

Thu, 24 May 2012 18:37:00 EDT

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel found at least 500 cases when aggravated assaults were misclassified as minor assaults.

Barrett Continues Questioning Governor's Legal Defense Fund

Thu, 24 May 2012 18:32:00 EDT

Democratic challenger Tom Barrett asks the governor to release emails to and from former aides who are under investigation, as well as a list of donors to the governor's legal defense fund.

Romney running mate search enters audition phase

Thu, 24 May 2012 15:41:00 EDT

Mitt Romney's vice presidential search has entered a new phase: auditions.

Romney faces tough questions from black leaders

Thu, 24 May 2012 14:51:00 EDT

Mitt Romney struggled to find support for his education proposals while campaigning at an inner-city school Thursday, one day after declaring education the "civil rights issue of our era."

THE RACE: Romney talks up his private-sector days

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:50:00 EDT

By TOM RAUM Associated Press Presumptive GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney likes to portray himself as a better job creator than President Barack Obama, but he may have a hard time backing up those...

Obama to campaign in Iowa, promote energy plan

Thu, 24 May 2012 09:10:00 EDT

As President Barack Obama readies for a return to the Iowa State Fairgrounds, his campaign is reminding voters that it was in that same spot where Republican rival Mitt Romney declared last year that "corporations are...

Romney campaign outlines 'day 1' of his presidency

Thu, 24 May 2012 09:10:00 EDT

Mitt Romney's campaign has released a new ad promoting "Day One" of a potential Romney presidency, describing which of President Barack Obama's policies the Republican will reverse first if he wins the White House.

Tiffany's cuts outlook amid slowing demand

Thu, 24 May 2012 18:11:00 EDT

Tiffany & Co., a bellwether of luxury spending, says its sales aren't rising as fast as last year in the U.S. or abroad, and the gift and jewelry chain cut its forecasts for sales and profit for the year.

Buffett says his firm likely to buy newspapers

Thu, 24 May 2012 18:11:00 EDT

Warren Buffett says his company is likely to buy more newspapers in the next few years, and Berkshire Hathaway will not try to influence the editorial policies of any of them.

Facebook launches iPhone camera app

Thu, 24 May 2012 17:41:00 EDT

Facebook's rocky initial public offering hasn't stopped life at the world's biggest online social network. On Thursday, the company unveiled a camera app for the iPhone.

Smart Spending: Putting extreme couponing to test

Thu, 24 May 2012 17:09:00 EDT

Armed with a stack of coupons, Amanda Ostrowski paid just $51.67 for $1,175.33 worth of groceries on TLC's reality show "Extreme Couponing."

H-P leads Dow to its fourth day of gains in May

Thu, 24 May 2012 17:01:00 EDT

Hewlett-Packard helped pull the Dow Jones industrial average to a slight gain Thursday, giving the index only its fourth gain this month.

Euro remains near 22-month low on Europe fears

Thu, 24 May 2012 16:41:00 EDT

The euro remained near a 22-month low against the dollar Thursday as European Union leaders ended their latest summit without any firm plans to address the region's debt crisis.

Oil bounces back above $90 per barrel

Thu, 24 May 2012 15:31:00 EDT

By SANDY SHORE AP Business Writer Oil bounced back Thursday, a day after falling below $90 per barrel for the first time in months.

Airlines catch a break on fuel, shares rising

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:41:00 EDT

Airline stocks rose on Thursday after a J.P. Morgan analyst raised his estimates of the companies' future profits because of the recent drop in jet fuel prices.

US bank earnings rose this winter to 5-year high

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:11:00 EDT

U.S. bank earnings rose in the first three months of the year to the highest level in nearly five years and the number of troubled banks fell for the fourth straight quarter.