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Measles case numbers exceed 1,000, Wisconsin's vaccination rate under 85%

6 days ago | spectrumnews1.com | Rhonda Foxx

DE PERE, Wis. — The measles outbreak across the U.S. is showing no signs of slowing. What You Need To KnowThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now reporting 1,001 measles in 30 statesDr. Lindsay Duester with Prevea Health said that with Wisconsin’s low measles vaccination rate, it's not a matter of if but when the Badger State will see its first measles caseIn May, 29 states reported measles cases.
Absenteeism issues prompt AASD to pursue reinstating truancy ordinance

1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Rhonda Foxx

APPLETON, Wis. — Chronic absenteeism — from elementary to high school students — remains high in Wisconsin. What You Need To KnowThe Wisconsin Policy Forum released a report in the fall tracking absenteeism in the 2022-23 school year through Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) data.
Gary Day has preliminary hearing Thursday

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Rhonda Foxx

JUNEAU, Wis. — The 40-year-old Arkansas man charged with abducting Beaver Dam teenager Sophia Franklin had his preliminary hearing Thursday. What You Need To KnowGary Day appeared in a Dodge County courtroom, facing four felony charges. The charges include two counts of abducting a child and two counts of child enticementThe state alleged Day abducted Sophia Franklin twice — once in Aug. 2024 and again in Jan.
Two Fox Valley businesses struggle to sell off NFL Draft extras

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Rhonda Foxx

KAUKAUNA, Wis. — The NFL Draft is packed away in the history books but not for some businesses. Two Fox Valley shops are still unpacking from the draft in a way they never expected.
Two Boys and Girls Club members to help announce the Packers' second-round pick

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Rhonda Foxx

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The NFL and the Boys and Girls Clubs have partnered for over 40 years to impact kids’ lives. On the second day of the draft, the NFL will impact the lives of two local student club members in a big way. Ben Perkovich is the senior director of the Boys and Girls Club of Green Bay. Perkovich has helped impact kids’ lives for 17 years. He said that on Friday, the organization will change two kids’ lives in a way he never imagined.
Big Brothers Big Sisters drafting its next class of mentors

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Rhonda Foxx

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The NFL and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wisconsin are teaming up to make a difference in the lives of area youth. BBBS Director of Philanthropy Emily Burgess said this initiative is a great way to draft more mentors. “We hope to recruit, especially the male population, to become bigs in our program, and centering around football, because who doesn’t love some good football and the camaraderie of sports?” Burgess said.
Green Bay hospitals prepare for NFL Draft crowds

3 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Rhonda Foxx

GREEN BAY, Wis. — About 250,000 NFL tourists are expected in Green Bay for the NFL Draft from April 24 to 26. What You Need To KnowAbout 250,000 NFL tourists are expected in Green Bay for the NFL Draft from April 24 to 26Dr. Kyle McCarty is the emergency medicine director for HSHS St. Vincent Hospital and St. Mary’s HospitalEarlier this year, a terrorist attack killed 14 people and injured many others on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.
Pulaski hopes its Polish charm will attract NFL crowds

3 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Rhonda Foxx

PULASKI, Wis. — Wisconsin has a proud Polish heritage — the Green Bay Packers even use the “Beer Barrel Polka” in their games. Pulaski is less than 20 miles away from Green Bay and the NFL Draft. City officials and businesses are hoping the town’s charm can pull in tourists and their wallets. The village is showcasing its Polish heritage to attract NFL Draft crowds. Stacey Von Busch is the executive director of the Pulaski Chamber of Commerce.
Hotels are offering special events surrounding the NFL Draft

4 weeks ago | mynews13.com | Rhonda Foxx

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Just days away from the 2025 NFL Draft, some hotels are completely sold out while others are close to being completely booked. What You Need To KnowThe Legacy Hotel is just steps away from the draft campus. It’s no surprise all 100 rooms were sold out a year in advanceThe Hilton Appleton Paper Valley Hotel is one of the largest in the state, with 388 rooms.
Hotels are offering special events surrounding the NFL Draft

4 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Rhonda Foxx