It could be a chapter out of a science fiction book: Librarian becomes disease detective and tracks down deadly virus. For 64-year-old Jensa Woo, she’s used to being surrounded by stacks of dystopian novels. But now she’s living it and writing her own story as a Covid-19 contact tracer ready to fight in the so-called…… MORE
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Some markets are hitting their highest levels since March. But huge risks remain
The end of the strictest phases of lockdowns in some countries is triggering euphoria in financial markets, with US futures rising sharply and Europe’s Stoxx 600 index hitting its highest level since early March. What’s happening: Japan said it would end its state of emergency on Monday, while UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the…… MORE
10 cases that could change how the Supreme Court looks at the Second Amendment
The Supreme Court’s solid conservative majority could soon choose to take up its first major Second Amendment case in nearly a decade, positioning the court to override state laws established to limit the availability and accessibility of some firearms and when they can be carried in public. There are 10 cases waiting before the justices,…… MORE
Aston Martin replaces CEO Andy Palmer with Mercedes-AMG chief
Aston Martin has replaced CEO Andy Palmer with the current head of Mercedes-AMG as the ailing luxury sports carmaker tries to revive its fortunes. The company named 54-year old Tobias Moers as its new CEO in a statement Tuesday. Palmer, who has held the role since 2014, will step down at the end of this…… MORE
‘The Match II’ is the most-watched golf telecast in the history of cable television
It’s official: People really have missed live sport. The proof was in Sunday’s charity golf match between Tiger Woods, Peyton Manning, Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady which attracted an average of 5.8 million viewers. According to Turner Sports, the spectacle was the most-watched golf telecast in the history of cable television after appearing domestically on…… MORE
Meet the Manchester United fanatic opening a 33,000-piece museum in Finland
The Finnish capital of Helsinki may not be the first place you’d expect to find a museum crammed with Manchester United memorabilia, but thousands of miles from Old Trafford is a building where Jere Virtanen houses the fruits of a longstanding obsession. Virtanen’s love for United is as old as his love for the game…… MORE
5 things to know for May 26: Coronavirus, testing, China, Brazil, Ahmaud Arbery
Feeling sluggish this Mon… er, Tuesday? A quick five-minute yoga routine could straighten you right out — from the comfort of your own bed. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can also get “5 Things You Need to Know Today” delivered to your inbox…… MORE
The world sacrificed its elderly in the race to protect hospitals. The result was a catastrophe in care homes
Three months ago, as the novel coronavirus began to gain a foothold in countries across Europe, officials in the UK said they were still confident that the risk to the British public remained low. By February 25, the World Health Organization said the virus had already killed thousands in China and was spreading through northern…… MORE
Human activity threatens billions of years of evolutionary history, researchers warn
Human activity could drive extinction and destroy billions of years of evolutionary history, which has produced remarkable creatures such as the punk-haired Mary River turtle, the yellow eyed Aye Aye lemur and the Chinese crocodile, researchers have warned. In a study published in the Nature Communications journal on Tuesday, researchers explored how the areas home…… MORE
Parents of a UConn student suspected in killings plead for the manhunt to end in his surrender
As multiple police agencies search for a University of Connecticut student in connection with the killing of two people and an abduction, his family is pleading for him to surrender. Peter Manfredonia, 23, is suspected of killing one man and seriously injuring another on Friday morning in Willington, Connecticut State Police said in a news…… MORE
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Take out with WOGB for Take Out Tuesday!
Green Bay’s Classic Hits 103.1 WOGB invites you visit those business’ that keep up fed in the good times can do the same now that things are far from normal from your car! We call it Take Out Tuesday! Just visit any area restaurant that offers Take Out or Curbside Pick-up and let them do…
WOGB Loves Local
*Hours may change. Options offered or business closure dependent on changing times. Please call ahead! Cranky Pat’s – crankypats.com Hours: 11 am – 10 pm Offering restaurant and curbside carryout, call ahead 920-468-7777. Gift cards are available in person or via phone and will mail. Angelina Italian Restaurant – angelinagb.com Hours: 5-9 PM Offering restaurant and curbside…
The WOGB Artist of the Month for May….Billy Joel!
April Showers have brought May Flowers….and Billy Joel! Billy has so any great songs that we at WOGB just want to crank up! Yup, Uptown Girl, Big Shot, Movin’ Out and of course Piano Man will be featured all month long….Join us all month as we play the hits of one of the biggest selling…
This Year’s Catfish Concert in Greenville is Gonna ROCK!
WOGB is proud to welcome Styx, .38 Special and Great White to Greenville July 11th for the Catfish Concert! Tickets are on sale now! www.ticketstaronline.com Tickets sold at local Festival Foods, Fox Convenience Centers and the Stoneyard of Greenville. Rain or Shine, No Carry-Ins, No Re-Entry, No Refunds Courteous lawn chairs without canopy allowed. Like…