Category Archives: Local

Trail Attack Suspect Wants DNA Evidence Thrown Out
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The suspect in an attack on a woman walking on a De Pere trail wants the DNA evidence in the case barred from use at trial. Meanwhile, an Oct. 24 trial date was set Friday...
Casey Nelson Jun 17, 2022

Valley Transit Encourages People to 'Dump the Pump'
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Friday, Valley Transit recognized Dump the Pump Day in Appleton. Dump the Pump Day is an initiative led by the American Public Transportation Association. It's to encourage...
Casey Nelson Jun 17, 2022

Listening Sessions Set for New Brown County Library Branch
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Brown County Public Library is holding meetings to gather input on what the expanded branch on Green Bay's east side should offer. The listening sessions will give peo...
Casey Nelson Jun 17, 2022

Roncalli Teacher Suspected of Taking Inappropriate Photos of Students
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A teacher at Roncalli High School in Manitowoc has been arrested for allegedly taking inappropriate photos of female students in his classroom. Manitowoc police say Gregor...
Casey Nelson Jun 17, 2022

Four Displaced After Allouez House Fire
ALLOUEZ, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Four people are now displaced after an early morning house fire. Green Bay Metro fire crews were called to a home at the intersection of Memory Court and Libal Street shortl...
Casey Nelson Jun 17, 2022

Brown, Door Counties No Longer in 'High' COVID Transmission Category
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - No Northeast Wisconsin counties were listed as having "high" COVID-19 spread on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's weekly update. Last week, Brown and Do...
Casey Nelson Jun 17, 2022 Photo: Courtesy of ThedaCare

Gas Leak Forces Evacuations in Fond du Lac
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A gas leak has forced evacuations on the east side of Fond du Lac. Firefighters say the leak is on Ray Street between Merrill and Ledgeview avenues. Utility crews have r...
Casey Nelson Jun 17, 2022

WPS: Power Restoration Expected By Today In Brown County, Sunday in Outagamie County
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Thousands remain without power in Green Bay and the Fox Valley after strong storms Wednesday night. "Our crews have made steady progress. Our crews have restored power to more ...
Rob Sussman Jun 17, 2022 WPS

Name of Deputy, Person He Shot Released in Highway 41 Incident
OCONTO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Authorities have released the names of a sheriff's deputy and a man he shot and killed during a confrontation last week in Oconto County. The Wisconsin Department of Justice s...
Casey Nelson Jun 17, 2022

Man Ordered to Stand Trial in Appleton Church Standoff
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A man who allegedly fired shots in the air and held police at bay at a church in Appleton was ordered Friday to stand trial on recklessly endangering safety and other count...
Casey Nelson Jun 17, 2022

