Brown County task force cuts opioid deaths by half since 2022 (GREEN BAY)
Brown County leaders are sharing progress made in the fight against fentanyl and opioid misuse since 2022. Brown County Sheriff Todd Delain noted his department’s efforts in getting drugs off the street and holding drug dealers and traffickers accountable but said his deputies shouldn’t be the primary solution.
County executive Troy Steckenbach said efforts on behalf of Brown County Health and Human Services have made a difference. That includes mailers and community outreach. Before the county’s task force was formed in 2022, the county had 69 overdose deaths in 2021. 2025 saw 39 overdose deaths.
Handgun threat closes Indian Community School (FRANKLIN)
A handgun threat closes a school serving Native American students. Franklin police say the incident took place Wednesday afternoon when a 62-year-old suspect pointed a firearm at a staffer at the Indian Community School. There was apparently a dispute over landscaping along property lines. The man was arrested on recklessly endangering safety charges and is being held in the Milwaukee County Jail. Franklin school district staff have closed I C S until Monday to review safety plans and make sure students can be secure.
Scammers target Spectrum customers with “phone” scam (UNDATED)
An odd scam is hitting Spectrum cable customers in Wisconsin. The telecom company says scammers have been convincing customers to accept “new phone lines” in order to save on their cable bill. The scammers convince people to get new phones, and then cancel the contract and “send the phone back” to keep the savings. In reality, the address the phones are being sent to is not Spectrum – it’s the scammers and you’re likely to never get the phone or your money back. Spectrum reminds customers to never accept or deliver devices from unknown people and to always check with customer service if they’re confused about their plan.
Judge rejects request to permanently seal evidence in case against Packers player (GREEN BAY)
A judge has rejected a request to permanently seal evidence in the case against Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs. Jacobs was convicted last week of misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property for an incident in May involving his now ex-girlfriend. She has petitioned the court to seal evidence in the case, including video of the incident. Online court records cited “improper format” as the reason the judge rejected the order. Though a new proposed order will be discussed at a hearing next Thursday. The NFL and media outlets have requested the video. The NFL wants to use it in its investigation of possible violations of personal conduct policy. Jacobs is currently on the commissioner’s exempt list and cannot practice or play.
Federal bill would add AM radios to all vehicle standards (UNDATED)
A bill approved by the US House would make A M radios standard in all vehicles. Supporters say A-M radio provides an essential, free service and an important lifeline for broadcasting emergency information when cell phones and the internet aren’t working. If the bill becomes law, A-M radio would be classified as standard equipment in a vehicle and automakers would not be allowed to charge extra for it. According to the most recent data from Nielsen Media Research, over 90 percent of U-S adults listen to the radio every month and 74 percent of people who commute listen to the radio while they’re driving. The A-M Radio for Every Vehicle Act passed the U-S House Tuesday night by a voice vote. The bill has been eligible for debate in the Senate since last year. Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin is among its co-sponsors.