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Holy Family Catholic Community opens registration for free Thanksgiving meals
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WBAY) - Holy Family Catholic Community in Fond du Lac opened registration Monday for its annual free Thanksgiving meal program, which will provide about 400 meals to people across the community. Reservations are available until Friday, Nov. 20, and spots are already filling up. Reservations will remain available until all 400 meals have been claimed. What the meals include Each meal includes turkey and gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, a roll, applesauce and a homemade dessert.
Benin to host 2027 black travel summit as global event comes to Africa for the first time
Benin will host the 2027 Black Travel Summit in Cotonou, marking the event’s first edition on the African continent. The summit will bring together travel professionals, tourism leaders, entrepreneurs and content creators from across the world. The event aims to create business opportunities and strengthen connections between Africa and its diaspora. The partnership with Benin Tourism is expected to expand the summit’s international reach.
Kenya confirms 4 new Ebola cases
Kenya confirmed four additional Ebola cases on October 17, raising the reported total to seven, including one death. Three of the newly confirmed patients were healthcare workers who treated the first patient. All four new cases were identified among people already in quarantine. Kenya reported an eighth confirmed case on October 18, underscoring the need for continued surveillance and contact tracing.
Katsina health workers suspend seven-day warning strike
Key Points The Assembly of Health Care Professionals of Katsina State has suspended its seven-day warning strike. The suspension followed commitments by Governor Dikko Radda to address the workers’ demands. Negotiations are expected to resume over the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) and professional allowances. The suspension took effect at midnight on October 18, following a meeting between the association and the governor on October 16.
Interswitch discovery series returns to campuses, empowering Students to turn ideas into impact
Lagos, Nigeria – October 18,2026. Interswitch Group, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, is set to expand its Discovery Series to three additional Nigerian universities, reinforcing its commitment to developing young innovators, nurturing entrepreneurial talent and bridging the gap between academic learning and practical industry experience.
Lawrence University celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day
APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) - Indigenous Peoples Day is being celebrated Monday night at Lawrence University, marking more than a decade since the school began celebrations for the day. Community members and students gathered to celebrate, with festivities including a pow wow dance performance by dancers of the Oneida Nation and a keynote address by Indigenous studies scholar in residence Jud Gauthier.
Why many men suffer depression in silence
Societal expectations that men must be strong, independent, and emotionally tough can discourage them from acknowledging depression or seeking professional help. Depression in men may manifest as irritability, aggression, social withdrawal, excessive drinking, sleep disturbances, and loss of interest in everyday activities. Mental health experts warn that suppressing emotions can worsen psychological distress, damage relationships, and affect workplace performance.
Wisconsin launches online portal for restraining order filings
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - A new statewide online portal is making it easier for Wisconsin domestic violence survivors to apply for restraining orders without navigating lengthy paper forms. Advocates at Golden House, a domestic abuse treatment center in Green Bay, say the system reduces barriers, shortens appointment times and allows survivors to complete applications whenever they're ready to begin the process. “Imagine being scared.
Wisconsin launches online portal for restraining order filings
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - A new statewide online portal is making it easier for Wisconsin domestic violence survivors to apply for restraining orders without navigating lengthy paper forms. Advocates at Golden House, a domestic abuse treatment center in Green Bay, say the system reduces barriers, shortens appointment times and allows survivors to complete applications whenever they’re ready to begin the process. “Imagine being scared.
Hydrogen Empowers Teachers and Students to Leverage AI Responsibly through AI4learning Initiative
Lagos, Nigeria – October 6, 2026: Hydrogen Payment Services Company Limited, working with the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education and its Education District III office, has concluded its inaugural AI4Learning Initiative, a practical education programme designed to help teachers and students understand and leverage Artificial Intelligence for learning, teaching and everyday life.
Scouting for food drive returns for 38th year in northeast Wisconsin
NORTHEAST, Wis. (WBAY) - Across northeast Wisconsin, scouts are preparing to launch the 38th annual Scouting for Food drive this week. Colin Earl, director of development at Scouts of America Bay-Lakes Council, said the drive is the council's largest service project and involves thousands of youth scouts, ages 5 to 18, across 22 counties in northeast Wisconsin. “A week in advance, scouts are going door to door delivering bags.
Families attend digital safety event addressing sextortion threat
ASHWAUBENON, Wis. (WBAY) - Families gathered in the Ashwaubenon Performing Arts Center Monday night for a presentation on digital safety. Guest speaker John DeMay addressed parents after losing his son Jordan to an international online sextortion scheme in 2022. Several men in the U.S. and Nigeria have since been convicted in the case. Six local school districts are teamed up for a free event on digital safety and the growing threat of sextortion.
Bride’s sheepadoodle steals the show in viral wedding video
DOOR COUNTY, Wis. (WBAY/Gray News) - When a bride decided to have her dog be part of her wedding, she couldn’t have expected that he’d end up being the star of the show. Emily Cowles and her husband, Josh, married Aug. 22 in Door County, Wisconsin. “Door County is just like heaven. It’s my happy place. So, we go back frequently. And yeah, that’s where we wanted to get married,” Cowles said. The couple had decided that Cowles’s 5-year-old sheepadoodle, Swayze, needed to be part of their celebration.
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