Jason Zimmerman

1 week ago | wbay.com | Jason Zimmerman

APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) - The race to decide Wisconsin’s next governor is now 18 months away, but the campaign for 2026 is officially underway. Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann appeared Monday in Appleton for a campaign stop, the day after announcing his bid, as a Republican. A number of Republicans, besides Schoemann, are expected to announce, with some likely making that decision once Governor Tony Evers decides whether or not to seek a third term.

2 weeks ago | wmtv15news.com | Jason Zimmerman

APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) - Area veterans and their families joined together in Appleton on Wednesday for the dedication of the Wisconsin Vietnam Veterans Wall. The memorial features the names and photographs of all Wisconsin veterans who died in that war. The project cost about $70,000 and was funded through donations. People stopped by throughout the day after the dedication to see the names and reflect on the lives lost, with everyone saying that it’s quite emotional.

2 weeks ago | wbay.com | Jason Zimmerman

BIRNAMWOOD AND MATTOON, Wis. (WBAY) - A massive clean-up effort is now underway in Shawano County after the National Weather Service confirmed two EF-zero tornadoes touched down in the county Monday night. The National Weather Service confirms one touched down near Birnamwood, and the other one in Mattoon. There’s a ton of damage in this small community, from trees down and the power lines dangling, to a house fire just outside town.

2 weeks ago | wbay.com | Jason Zimmerman

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Excitement for the first round of the NFL Draft is building among fans gathering just outside the draft theater, where all the picks will be announced this weekend. The theater will get busier by the minute as it gets closer to 7 p.m.We spoke to a number of fans who arrived early to be in the front row just outside the ticketed zone. This includes people from across the country, representing just about every team, with Packers fans being the vast majority.

3 weeks ago | wbay.com | Jason Zimmerman

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - It’s the eve before the NFL Draft, and those preparing to televise the big event are busy right now, ensuring their production is ready to go when the draft starts at 7 p.m. Thursday night. On Wednesday, we were given a behind-the-scenes tour of the ESPN and ABC production area, which centers on the draft theater stage.