Category Archives: Local
New Denmark, Green Bay Win Spring Voter Turnout Challenge
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- New Denmark and Green Bay are the winners of Project Vote's Voter Challenge for turnout during the Spring election. New Denmark had a turnout of 34.8% of registered voters to w...
Apr 13, 2022 Vote here. MWC file photo by Mike Leischner
Green Bay Restaurant Week Canceled; High Food Costs, Labor Shortage Cited
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Green Bay Restaurant Week is cancelled. In a social media post Wednesday afternoon, Discover Green Bay CEO Brad Toll says rising costs and a labor shortage made the event unfea...
Apr 13, 2022 Last year's restaurant week logo.
Woman Accused in Grisly West Side Murder Found Competent
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- A woman who allegedly killed and decapitated a man is competent to stand trial -- but a defense request for a second psychiatric exam was granted Wednesday. Taylor Schabusiness...
Apr 13, 2022 Taylor Schabusiness (BCSO)
Silver Alert Issued For Manitowoc Man
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ) - A Silver Alert has been issued for a Manitowoc man. 73-year-old Roger Trepasso was last seen around 4-30 p.m. Tuesday. Roger is 5'11", 140 pounds. He is driving a 2019 red ford ...
Apr 13, 2022 PHOTO: Wisconsin DOJ
Authorities See Spike In Catalytic Converter Thefts At Boat Landings
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Catalytic converter thieves appear to be targeting new territory. The Outagamie County Sheriff's Office says it's had several thefts reported at boat landings along ...
Apr 13, 2022 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Appleton Library Beginning Month-Long Move to Temporary Location
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) - The Appleton Public Library is beginning its move to a temporary location on Wednesday. Renovations are starting this summer, but Library Director Colleen Rortvedt says they can'...
Apr 12, 2022
Severe Storms Roll Through Northeast Wisconsin
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- A severe thunderstorm warning was in effect for much of the listening area Tuesday afternoon as powerful rain and thunderstorms moved through the area. Severe Thunderstorm Warn...
Apr 12, 2022 Pea-sized hail seen in Bellevue April 12th, 2022 (Submission)
Plans Moving Forward to Revitalize Potawatomi State Park Observation Tower
TOWN OF NASEWAUPEE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Based a recent public survey, state officials say it's clear Wisconsinites want to see a restored or reconstructed observation tower at Potawatomi State Park in D...
Apr 12, 2022
Neenah Police Investigating Weekend Break-Ins
NEENAH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Neenah police are looking for the individuals responsible for multiple vehicle and garage break-ins that happened over the weekend. On social media Tuesday, the department re...
Apr 12, 2022
Warrant Issued for Woman Charged in High-Speed Chase with Baby in the Car
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Despite having a plea deal in place to avoid trial, a woman charged in connection with a high-speed chase and standoff with officers - with a 5-month-old child in the car...
Apr 12, 2022
