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First Alert Weather Day: A burst of snow and wind this afternoon
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (418+ words) A First Alert Weather Day is in effect as winter weather moves into the area this afternoon. A burst of snow will develop and intensify, bringing hazardous travel conditions, poor visibility and the potential for blowing and drifting snow. High…...
Perseverance Mars rover gets new ability, 5 years later
14+ hour, 13+ min ago (82+ words) Perseverance Mars rover gets new ability, 5 years later'WBAY GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - In today's 3 Brilliant Minutes, good news last week for Artemis II and the moon shot turned into ugly news over the weekend. And Perseverance, which has rolled across…...
Calmer afternoon winds but a burst of snow and gusty winds arrive tomorrow
17+ hour, 39+ min ago (293+ words) Our next weathermaker brings a round of snow beginning late Tuesday morning and continuing for the afternoon. The highest totals are expected in the Northwoods. First Alert Weather Day: Snow and Wind Tuesday Tuesday is now a First Alert Weather…...
The 2026 sturgeon spearing season will close Monday afternoon
2+ day, 8+ min ago (163+ words) LAKE WINNEBAGO, Wis. (WBAY) - There is only one more day for spearers to successfully get a fish during the 2026 Winnebago sturgeon spearing season, the DNR announced Sunday. The Wisconsin DNR said 19 adult female sturgeon were harvested Sunday, reaching the the…...
Flurries tonight and accumulating snow a possibility soon
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (45+ words) Lingering snow showers are scattered across the area, creating minimal accumulation through tonight. Our First Alert Weather Day is now concluding. Overnight rain and sleet is transitioning to wet ... Flurries tonight and accumulating snow a possibility soon Rain or icy…...
Microsoft introduces new method of storing data in glass
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (89+ words) GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Microsoft Research unveiled a new method of storing digital data -- in 3D. Their invention turns massive amounts of data data into miniscule 3D symbols that are laser etched on to glass. The glass can store terabytes of information…...
Adult female sturgeon harvest cap not reached after day 6 of sturgeon spearing season
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (153+ words) LAKE WINNEBAGO, Wis. (WBAY) - The sturgeon spearing season on the Winnebago system is still ongoing despite warm temperatures and an approaching harvest. The Wisconsin DNR has released the numbers for day 6 of the season, with a total of 30 sturgeon harvested....
Rain, ice, snow ending, but slippery in the North
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (51+ words) Wet, heavy snow is expected northwest of the Fox Cities Thursday into Friday. A First Alert Weather Day for Thursday night into Friday. Several inches of heavy, wet snow could affect travel and power ... Rain, ice, snow ending, but slippery…...
Winnebago County relocates osprey nest from fairgrounds
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (112+ words) OSHKOSH, Wis. (WBAY) - If you ever visited the Sunnyview Expo Center for the Winnebago County Fair, you may recognize the large bird nest. It's an osprey nest that was built on top of a light pole. The birds have been…...
Mix of rain and accumulating snow tonight into Friday
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (226+ words) A First Alert Weather Day is in effect tonight as our next weathermaker tracks into the region. Rain showers with some occasional wet snow will be ongoing from the Fox Valley towards the Lakeshore. To the north and west, snow…...