By Kana Coonce Contributing Writer DE PERE – With the retirement of the De Pere Police Department’s (DPPD) resident canine officer, Kurt, the department is seeking donations to acquire his replacement. “The K-9 Unit is completely donation-funded, absent the squad car,” said DPPD Field Services Captain Nathan Mrstik, who served as Kurt’s handler before Mrstik’s …
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De Pere City CouncilNew tools for PDThe De Pere Common Council approved the purchase of several replacement tools and other pieces of equipment for the De Pere Police Department. The tools and equipment total $7,233, which is to come from funds that are part of a grant of $56,452.50 to the police department from the …
The De Pere Police Department informs residents how to be engaged neighbors after the Oct. 5 incident
By Lee Reinsch Correspondent DE PERE – The De Pere Police Department will hire its first social worker in the coming months. It’s one of two new positions within the city, along with a video production specialist for the city’s IT department. The city council voted recently to amend the 2021 city budget to free …
By Heather Graves Correspondent BROWN COUNTY – The Greater Green Bay community is stepping up the generosity this holiday season to help those struggling amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “There is always a need, but this year due to all the issues with COVID, there is a deeper need it seems,” said Jedd Bradley, a community …
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By Lee Reinsch Correspondent DE PERE – The flamingo sculptures in Art Alley may have withstood their first winter out of doors like the graceful but sturdy birds they represent, but they’re no match for mischief-makers. Twice this winter, vandals have damaged the 7-foot-tall resin birds, which are part of an outdoor public art project …
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By Lee Reinsch Correspondent DE PERE – A new mapping system could save police and first responders time when getting students and faculty in De Pere’s two public school districts to safety in the event of an emergency. “I hope we never have to use it but if we do, this would shave seconds and …
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Cost $62,256, plus lights and interior work By Press Staff ASHWAUBENON – To be able to order two 2019 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles in time for last week’s cutoff date, the Ashwaubenon village board held a special meeting Thursday, Sept. 13. Board members agreed to allow the Public Safety Department to order both vehicles, which …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer GREEN BAY – The area where children bring their bicycles in hopes Green Bay Packers players will ride them from the locker room to the practice field was also the site Monday, Aug. 6, for the annual bike safety rodeo. The Packers, Bellin Health and the Safe Kids Coalition teamed …
