Category Archives: Local

Sentencing Delayed for Driver in Green Bay Triple-Fatal Crash
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Sentencing was delayed Monday for Abdi Ahmed, who was convicted for a triple-fatal traffic crash on Lombardi Avenue. The defense requested an alternate pre-sentence report...
Casey Nelson Aug 09, 2022

Trial for Children's Murders, Jail Escape Attempt to be Held Separately
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The murder trial for a man who allegedly killed his two children at their Kaukauna home will be held separately from the trial on charges he tried to escape from the jail. ...
Casey Nelson Aug 09, 2022 Matthew Beyer appears in Outagamie County court via video conference Aug. 24, 2020. (Courtesy: Outagamie County courts)

After Two Boat Crashes Cause Injury, Winnebago County Officials Urge Caution on the Water
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) -- Winnebago County Sheriff's Officials are warning the public to take care on the water after two boat crashes in the span of four weeks. On Saturday, a 38-year-old man has been ar...
Rob Sussman Aug 08, 2022

Man Convicted in 2020 Stabbing Murder Sentenced to Life in Prison
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The man convicted of fatally stabbing a Green Bay resident 175 times back in March of 2020 was sentenced to life in prison this morning. Andres Garcia-Saenz won't be eligi...
Rob Sussman Aug 08, 2022 Andres Garcia-Saenz (BCSO)

Door County Candle Company Ramping Up Efforts Ahead of Ukrainian Independence Day
STURGEON BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Door County candle business hopes to reach $1 million in its efforts to raise money for Ukrainians. The Ukrainian family-owned Door County Candle Company has already ...
Casey Nelson Aug 08, 2022

Special Prosecutor Appointed to Look Into Waupaca County Handling of Cases
WAUPACA COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The battle between Waupaca County's district attorney and sheriff continued Monday -- the day before the sheriff faces a primary challenger. At issue is a report in a...
Casey Nelson Aug 08, 2022

Two Motorcyclists Badly Injured in Weekend Crash
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Two motorcyclists were seriously hurt in a weekend crash on Interstate 41. The Wisconsin State Patrol says the crash happened just before 2 p.m. Saturday at Military Roa...
Casey Nelson Aug 08, 2022

Packers Bring New Mobile Ticket Kiosks to Lambeau Field
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Green Bay Packers officials are hoping new technology will make it easier for fans to enter Lambeau Field. Lambeau now has new mobile ticket kiosks. Fans can use their p...
Casey Nelson Aug 08, 2022

Storms Affect Many for Final Day of Mile of Music
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Heavy rain and strong winds affected communities across the area. In Appleton, the last day of mile of music had to make some changes. Stages that were affected by the rain ...
Casey Nelson Aug 08, 2022

One Dead in Three-Vehicle Crash in New London
NEW LONDON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The New London Police Department is investigating a three-vehicle crash. A total of five people were injured, including one death. Around 4:25 p.m. Friday, a southbound p...
Casey Nelson Aug 08, 2022 MWC

