Lena Blietz

Sep 2, 2023 | wbay.com | Lena Blietz

TWO RIVERS, Wis. (WBAY) - Generations of local kids know how to swim, thanks to the Two Rivers Family Swim Center. “I learned to swim here,” said lifelong Two Rivers resident Amber Gates. Now, her 5-year-old son is learning to swim at the very same place. “It’s where I learned to swim, I took lessons with my children,” said Barb Schweitzer, a volunteer at the Two Rivers Family Swim Center who has been swimming at the pool for 37 years.

Aug 27, 2023 | wbay.com | Lena Blietz

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Dominic Hall continues to impact lives even after his death. He survived impressive stints in the military and in law enforcement - however, he couldn’t beat the cancer. The illness claimed his life last September. “He was one of those rare people, he never complained, he was just the strongest mentally and physically, said Shannon McKay, a longtime friend.”Dominic Hall was a 33-year-old husband and father of two sons.

Aug 26, 2023 | wbay.com | Lena Blietz

LAMBEAU FIELD, Wis. (WBAY) - While Green and Gold will play the first regular season game at Soldier Field on September 10, the first home game at Lambeau won’t be taking place until September 24 against the Saints. So for many fans in northeast Wisconsin, patience is a virtue.

Aug 25, 2023 | wbay.com | Lena Blietz

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Wis. (WBAY) - The Pandemic and the opioid epidemic have led to more people dying in recent years than usual. In Winnebago County, that has led to a shortage of morgue space. Now, a mobile morgue has been made available for emergency situations - and the one donated to Winnebago County holds up to eight bodies in a short-term situation until they can be released or autopsied. However, the County hopes it never has to use it.

Aug 24, 2023 | wbay.com | Lena Blietz

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - A free back-to-school event for all Green Bay Area Public School District parents and students was held at West High School on Thursday, August 24, 2023. The welcome-back family celebration is a chance for families to meet the district’s new superintendent. This inaugural event featured carnival-style games, a rock wall, and a bounce house. It was a hit with parents, who hope it’ll be offered again in the future.