Category Archives: Local

Are Some New Drivers Prepared For Winter ?
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Driving on Wisconsin roads and highways can be especially difficult after winter storms, but some drivers may be more prepared for the winter driving than those who recently...
Robert Kennedy Dec 16, 2022 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Charges Pending For Man Involved In Green Bay Police Standoff
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- The Green Bay Police Department is recommending charges to the Brown County District Attorney's Office for Michael Destaercke, 31, Green Bay, who was arrested on Wednesday, Dec...
Rachel Charniak Dec 15, 2022 PHOTO: Brown County Jail

Shawano County Sheriff's Office Responds to Fatal Wednesday Crash
SHAWANO COUNTY, WI (WTAQ) -- On Wednesday at about 10 p.m. the Shawano County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a single vehicle crash on Townline Road, just east of State Highway 117, in the ...
Rachel Charniak Dec 15, 2022 PC: Fox 11 Online

Man Pleads Not Guilty for Allegedly Lying About Location of 1994 Murder Victim's Remains
CHILTON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - John Andrews pleaded not guilty Thursday for allegedly lying about the whereabouts of the remains of Starkie Swenson. Starkie Swenson was killed in 1983. Andrews was convicte...
Rachel Charniak Dec 15, 2022 John C. Andrews
PC: Fox 11 Online

Judge Orders Removal of Woman's Dogs After Repeated Biting Incidents in Oconto County
OCONTO COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A judge ordered all dogs to be removed from a Spruce residence after the owner was charged with second-degree recklessly endangering safety after her dogs allegedly bit...
Rachel Charniak Dec 15, 2022

Oshkosh Police Investigating Phone Scam
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Oshkosh Police are investigating a phone scam after several people received calls from a man allegedly impersonating an officer. The Oshkosh Police Department says several p...
Rachel Charniak Dec 15, 2022 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Schabusiness' Competency to be Determined Next Year in Green Bay Murder, Decapitation Case
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A hearing to determine if Taylor Schabusiness is competent to stand trial for allegedly killing a man and decapitating him will begin Jan. 6. Schabusiness, 25, is charged w...
Rachel Charniak Dec 15, 2022 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Austin Straubel Preparing for Busy Week with Packers Game, Christmas Travel
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Monday night Green Bay Packers game and the Christmas holiday will make for a busy week at Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport. "Normally, for Christmas we...
Rachel Charniak Dec 15, 2022 Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport in Ashwaubenon is seen July 19, 2022.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Trial for Woman Accused of Shooting Oconto Falls Police Officer Postponed
OCONTO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The trial for a woman accused of taking the gun from an Oconto Falls police officer and shooting the officer has been postponed from Jan. 6 to March 8. Alisha Kocken, 28, is c...
Rachel Charniak Dec 15, 2022 Alisha Kocken appears in Oconto County court, August 20, 2021.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Arson Charges Pending In Manitowoc Fire
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - One man was arrested for allegedly setting fire to Manitowoc bar's garage early Monday morning. The fire at Van's Bar, 426 N. 9th Street, damaged the garage and the content...
Robert Kennedy Dec 15, 2022 PHOTO: Courtesy of Manitowoc County Jail

