Ben Bokun
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Green Bay, WI, United States
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Dozens of Green Bay area soccer supporters attend local watch parties to celebrate USA in World Cup
While the United States men's soccer team played in its first world cup match in eight years, dozens of Green Bay area fans watched from afar. → Read More
Two Rivers police chief discusses retirement after 34 years in law enforcement; assistant chief to take over
Moving into the position is Assistant Police Chief Ben Meinnert, who has spent 23 years in law enforcement at several departments. → Read More
'Recipe for disaster': Manitowoc Public Safety Committee shelves adding Bird electric scooters to city streets
On Monday, the Manitowoc Public Safety Committee voted unanimously to place a request for Bird scooters on file, which means the city council won't be hearing about it anytime soon → Read More
Manitowoc schools Buildings & Grounds Committee approves proposed policy revision for board member key fobs
In July, the Manitowoc school board voted in favor of giving board members key fobs to be able to access all district buildings. → Read More
Two Rivers City Council votes against use of ATVs, UTVs on city streets after public input hearing
A motion for a two-year trial period with ATVs and UTVs was voted down six to three after hours of discussion at a public hearing. → Read More
'Away From Home': Manitowoc library exhibition sheds light on Native American boarding school experiences
It's called 'Away From Home.' Gadzinski says the five-year traveling exhibit takes a look at a U.S. Government initiative that began in the 1870s. → Read More
Manitowoc school board votes to provide members with key fobs for access to all district buildings
On Tuesday, the Manitowoc school board voted in favor of giving members key fobs for access to all district buildings. → Read More
Local organizations offer assistance with pop-up pantry in Manitowoc
Collaborating with Grow It Forward, Colleen Homb of Lakeshore Cap hosted a pop-up pantry on Friday. Those who visited were eligible for a minimum $100 grocery card and a $100 gas card. → Read More
Small Door County company wins bronze medal at World-Wide Mustard Competition
Their mustard is processed, which means it's cooked. The family says that method gives it a unique taste. → Read More
Rick’s Toybox in Green Bay to send at least 300 wooden cars to child refugees in Ukraine
Rick’s Toybox in Green Bay is sending at least 300 wooden toy activity cars to refugee children in Ukraine. → Read More
'It's a battle': Green Bay Farmers' Market on Broadway vendors deal with increased supply costs
GREEN BAY, Wis. (NBC 26) — Inflation won't just impact consumers at this year's Farmers' Market on Broadway. Samuel Juan Rosero owns Gourmet Corn Yucatan Cuisine. And he's hoping his food truck can alleviate some of his struggles as a vendor. "The restaurant is not making me any money at all," he said. "That's why I have to keep it close sometimes and run the food trucks and go where the people… → Read More
Fire at JBS meat packing plant in Green Bay causes nearly $30,000 in damage
GREEN BAY, Wis. (NBC 26) — A fire occurred Tuesday evening at the JBS meat packing plant in Green Bay. Officals say they responded to the fire around 6:30 p.m. Upon arrival, firefighters noticed flames on the roof. Crews were able to control the fire within 15 minutes. No injuries were reported. However, around $30,000 in damages were reported. → Read More
Manitowoc nurse returns home after a week treating refugees in Ukraine and Poland
TWO RIVERS, Wis. (NBC 26) — As she watched the war in Ukraine unfold from her Manitowoc home, Michelle Petersen felt the urge to lend a helping hand. "An overwhelming sense of responsibility and need to do more than just watch the media coverage back home and feel sad and wish that there was something that could be done," she said. So the Advocate Aurora nurse booked a flight to Poland to treat… → Read More
Man accused of hiding body in High Cliff State Park appears in court
A man who was arrested in connection to a body found in a state park last year made his first appearance in court Friday. → Read More
Northeast Wisconsin flyers share mixed feelings during first day without air travel mask mandate
APPLETON, Wis. (NBC 26) — After over two years at Green Bay's airport, travelers can now fly without a mask. And people like Lisa Chapman are taking advantage. "I love it," the Green Bay resident said. "I love it. It's much easier, less hassle. People that want to wear it can wear it." The development comes after Monday, when a federal judge in Florida ruled against the government's face… → Read More
State Farm reports at least 440 damage claims after Tuesday hail storm; most coming from Fox Valley
State Farm reported over 400 home and auto claims in Wisconsin after Tuesday night's storm. → Read More
DNR, Menominee Nation return nearly 100 sturgeon to Wolf River ahead of Feast Pow Wow
KESHENA, Wis. (NBC 26) — For the Menominee people, the sturgeon is more than just a fish. Joey Awonohopay says they're part of the tribal culture. But in the 1890s, the population started dropping. "Little by little, the sturgeon being less and less in riverways due to the dams that were built south of us," the Language and Culture Department director said. Historically, the tribe has harvested… → Read More
Fond du Lac firefighters respond to hazmat situation at Milk Specialties
Fond du Lac Fire/Rescue (FDLFR) said crews are on the scene of a "hazmat incident" at Milk Specialties, located at 325 Tompkins St. → Read More
Superintendent accused in alleged student search incident makes initial court appearance
A judge ordered a $5,000 signature bond Wednesday for a superintendent facing charges connected to an alleged search incident of Suring students. → Read More
Georgia-Pacific to close Green Bay Day Street Mill over the next 18 months
GREEN BAY, Wis. (NBC 26) — Georgia-Pacific announced its plan to close the Green Bay Day Street Mill in the Fall of 2023. A release from the company says employees were notified Wednesday of the decision to shut down over the next 18 months. According to Public Affairs Manager Mike Kawleski, tissue manufacturing at the mill will end in May, whereas other parts of the site will cease operations… → Read More