Jon Erickson
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Green Bay, WI, United States
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From Wisconsin to Nashville: Grammy-winning artist shares part of his life story
The Tennessee Titans came from Nashville to Green Bay for football. Going the opposite direction, a man from northeast Wisconsin went to Nashville, and made it big in music. → Read More
Packers fan selling party bus called 'The Big Cheese'
Packers fan Jason Mercier has put a party bus dubbed "The Big Cheese" up for sale. The bus has seating for 14, Mercier said, as well as a bar, built-in cooler, and a restroom. → Read More
EAA helps inspire teen to begin flight school
Time spent at EAA AirVenture could inspire the next generation of pilots, who, in turn, could help alleviate the current airline pilot shortage, according to officials. → Read More
Two child flu deaths reported in Wisconsin this week
The deaths were reported in a weekly report from Wisconsin DHS. → Read More
Packers home-field advantage means multi-million dollar boost for Greater Green Bay
The Packers home playoffs game generates an estimated $15 million in economic impact, a local tourism official said. → Read More
Children's Pandemic Weight Gain: Tips, advice on food and exercise
A report on more than 400,000 children showed those children gained weight during the pandemic at more than double the pre-pandemic rate, according to a CDC report. → Read More
School districts to offer on-location COVID-19 tests
The Bowler School District in Shawano County plans to offer in-school rapid COVID-19 tests to students and staff this school year. → Read More
Schools and Masks: Are districts talking to their insurance companies?
NBC 26 sent open records requests to the five-largest school districts in northeast Wisconsin, seeking any records on communication with their insurance companies over any potential end to the schools' mask mandates. → Read More
Masks not required at handful of Wisconsin schools
Masks are no longer required at several Wisconsin schools, according to posts on the schools’ website or social media pages. → Read More
Green Bay fatal stabbing: Police say suspect in random attack expected in court next week
The suspect in Monday night's deadly stabbing, which police called a random act, is not expected in court until late next week. → Read More
Nursing homes and COVID-19: Searchable database now available
A new, searchable database covers COVID-19 case numbers at nursing homes around the country. → Read More
PFAS Wastewater Testing: Most utilities decline to participate
More than 100 utilities around Wisconsin declined to participate in a request to test wastewater for PFAS, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, or DNR. → Read More
Suamico flooding forces evacuations
Suamico Police have asked residents of Longtail Beach Lane to evacuate their homes due to flooding. → Read More
Project: Drive Sober launches on NBC 26
Project: Drive Sober is a new initiative at NBC 26. The campaign confronts the choice to drive after drinking or drug use. → Read More
70-year-old man dies after falling off a cliff at Peninsula State Park in Door County
DOOR COUNTY, Wis. -- A 70-year-old man died after he fell from a cliff Sunday at Peninsula State Park, according to the Door County Sheriff’s Office. → Read More
Dillon's Law encourages EpiPen training
Training continues on how to use a potentially life-saving EpiPen. It's part of Dillon's Law, which was created in honor of a teen, Dillon Mueller, who died from an undiagnosed bee sting allergy. → Read More
Crews battle Fond du Lac fire
No one was hurt in a Fond du Lac house fire Monday night. → Read More
Man accused of killing neighbor's dog with sledgehammer
A Phoenix family remained devastated Monday night after the death of their dog. A neighbor killing the animal the day before with a sledgehammer, according to a woman who identified herself as a witness. → Read More
Man accused of euthanizing neighbor's dog with sledgehammer
A Phoenix family remained devastated Monday night after the death of their dog. A neighbor euthanized the animal the day before with a sledgehammer, according to a woman who identified herself as a witness. → Read More
Man accused of euthanizing neighbor's dog with sledgehammer
A Phoenix family remained devastated Monday night after the death of their dog. A neighbor euthanized the animal the day before with a sledgehammer, according to a woman who identified herself as a witness. → Read More