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Wisconsin man arrested on child enticement and child porn possession charges

Wisconsin man arrested on child enticement and child porn possession charges

LAKE GENEVA, Wis. (WFRV) – A 27-year-old Wisconsin man was arrested after an investigation deemed that he had possession of child pornography and solicited porn materials from underage people. According to the Lake Geneva Police Department, detectives executed a search warrant on Thursday morning at 9 in the 300 block of Walworth Street. Man in…MORE

Higher tariffs on auto parts may raise repair costs for local Wisconsin car owners

Higher tariffs on auto parts may raise repair costs for local Wisconsin car owners

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Proposed tariffs on imported auto parts have local mechanics and car owners concerned about rising repair costs. Many aftermarket parts used in vehicle repairs are manufactured outside the U.S., and a 25% tariff could significantly increase prices. Jaramey Plager, manager at Auto Select, says these potential changes could impact both…MORE

Oxbo permanently closing farm machinery manufacturing facility in Wisconsin, laying off 68

Oxbo permanently closing farm machinery manufacturing facility in Wisconsin, laying off 68

CLEAR LAKE, Wis. (WFRV) – An international farm machinery and equipment manufacturer has announced that it will be permanently closing one of its facilities in western Wisconsin, resulting in 68 employees being laid off. According to a Worker Adjustment and Retention Notification (WARN) letter submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, Oxbo International Corporation is closing its Polk…MORE

Wisconsin DMV warning residents of ‘outstanding toll’ phishing scam

Wisconsin DMV warning residents of ‘outstanding toll’ phishing scam

(WFRV) – WisDOT officials with the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) are warning Wisconsinites of the ongoing ‘outstanding toll’ phishing scam sent through text messages. A release sent out on Friday states that the scammers are pretending to be from WisDOT to get potential victims to click on fraudulent links or reveal personal information. The…MORE

Green Bay coal pile owner agrees to meet with city on potential relocation

Green Bay coal pile owner agrees to meet with city on potential relocation

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – The owner of Green Bay’s coal piles has agreed to meet with the city and county to discuss a potential relocation. C. Reiss issued a statement Thursday confirming its willingness to negotiate with Brown County and the City of Green Bay after state officials urged all parties to reach an…MORE