Category Archives: Local

Green Bay Eyes Abandoned Railroad Property For Development
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The city of Green Bay is starting to look at the possibility of buying the vacant former rail yard site below the Ashland Avenue overpass. It's about 30 acres of land that ...
Robert Kennedy Jan 11, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

The Wisconsin State Patrol Participates in Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative
WISCONSIN (WTAQ) -- The Wisconsin State Patrol is taking part in the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Alliance's Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative this week. The Wisconsin State Patrol works with ...
Rachel Charniak Jan 10, 2023

Green Bay Man Injured in Smith Street Shooting Charged in Homicide Investigation
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A confrontation in an alley led to a fatal shooting last month on Green Bay's east side, according to a criminal complaint filed Tuesday. Jesse D. Dahl, 23, of Green Bay, ...
Rachel Charniak Jan 10, 2023 Jesse Dahl appears in court virtually Jan. 10, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Fond Du Lac Man, Oshkosh Woman Arrested for Over a Dozen Drug Crimes
FOREST COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Fond du Lac man and an Oshkosh woman are in jail and could face a string of charges, after they were allegedly found with fentanyl and methamphetamine in a hotel roo...
Rachel Charniak Jan 10, 2023 Thomas Owens and Amanda West mugshots.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Oshkosh's Oregon/Jackson Street Bridge Reopens After Brief Closure
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A bridge in Oshkosh has reopened ahead of schedule. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation says on Monday, crews worked to install a new gear box and components on the n...
Rachel Charniak Jan 10, 2023 The Oregon/Jackson Street bridge in Oshkosh reopens to traffic Nov. 16, 2022.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Green Bay Police Department Announces Promotions
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- The Green Bay Police Department has promoted two individuals. Sergeant Kris Thoreson was promoted to Lieutenant, and Officer Riley Peterson was promoted to Sergeant. Both have ...
Rachel Charniak Jan 10, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Teen Charged in Connection with Fentanyl Overdose Death
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A 15-year-old girl is accused of providing an 18-year-old man fentanyl-laced pills that led to an overdose death in early December. Maylia Julieanna Paige Sotelo of Green Ba...
Rachel Charniak Jan 10, 2023 PC: Fox 11 Online

New Fox Valley EMS Program Prepares Trainees for Emergency Situations
MENASHA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Gold Cross Ambulance Service is launching a new EMS training program in 2023. It's in partnership with Lake Country Fire and Rescue. Students in the Cadet Training Program w...
Rachel Charniak Jan 10, 2023 Gold Cross Ambulance Service is offering new EMS training program in 2023, January 10, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Monday Night Fire Sweeps Through Green Bay Duplex
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Two apartments have been deemed uninhabitable after a fire Monday night on Green Bay's east side. The Green Bay Metro Fire Department said it was called for around 9 p.m. Monday...
Robert Kennedy Jan 10, 2023 GPMFD

Full Scale Police Response To Shawano Walmart
SHAWANO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Two people may soon be facing charges after an incident at the Shawano Walmart on E. Green Bay Street Monday afternoon. The Shawano Police Department says officers responded ...
Robert Kennedy Jan 10, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

