Category Archives: Local
Hundreds of fish found dead near bay shore at Oconto County park
OCONTO COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A rapid drop in water levels is being blamed for a fish die-off in Oconto County. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says its staff members observed low dis...
Apr 10, 2026 Dead fish float in a tributary of Green Bay at North Bay Shore County Park in Oconto County April 9, 2026. (Photo courtesyBrock Kangas)
Ashwaubenon committee advances revised loitering ordinance to village board
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- On Thursday, the Village of Ashwaubenon's Public Works and Protection Committee took another look at its loitering code. Staff worked with Public Safety to draft a revis...
Apr 10, 2026 Village of Ashwaubenon logo.
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Docks being installed at parks in Brown County
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Another sign that warmer weather is on the way: Docks are being installed throughout parks in Brown County. Docks have been installed at H.J. DeBaker Eagles Nest and Li...
Apr 10, 2026 H.J. DeBaker Eagles Nest Park and Boat Launch sign and parking lot in Green Bay, May 28, 2025.
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Brown County mountain bike, horse trails opening for the season Monday
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Trails in Brown County are opening for the season. The Brown County Parks Department says the Reforestation Camp mountain bike and horse trails, and the Fox River State...
Apr 10, 2026 People bike on the Fox River Trail Sept. 29, 2022.
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Resignations add to departures at Brown County 911 center as concerns remain
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - It's been nearly two weeks since first responders and unions that represent them have asked for changes at the Brown County 911 Center. And now, two more Brown County 91...
Apr 10, 2026 Brown County Dispatch.
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Appleton considers new safety measure for major events and festivals
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Appleton is considering a $1.3 million purchase to beef up its security as the summer festival season nears. The city is looking to buy 130 Meridian barriers, each about 80...
Apr 10, 2026 The Meridian barricades in 2023 when the Appleton Police Department tested them out. August, 4, 2023.
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Little Chute Fire Department breaks ground on future fire station site
LITTLE CHUTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Little Chute Fire Department is one step closer to having a new fire station. Fire fighters and village leaders broke ground at the site of the new fire station on the ...
Apr 10, 2026 Fire fighters and village leaders broke ground at the site of the new Little Chute fire station on the 1100 block of Depot Street, April 9th, 2026.
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Brown County leaders declare Friday as Wear Blue Day for child abuse prevention month
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach announced the county is marking Child Abuse Prevention Month. County leaders encourage residents to show their support for chil...
Apr 10, 2026 Brown County leaders encourage residents to show their support for children and families and sharing messages about prevention Friday. County Executive Troy Streckenbach declared Friday as Wear Blue Day for the occasion.
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Trial date set for man in Manitowoc shooting
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A Nov. 16 trial was set Thursday for Kirk Dunn, who allegedly shot and killed Jaisiah Owens in Manitowoc. Dunn says Owens shot at him first. Dunn is charged with first-degr...
Apr 09, 2026 Kirk Dunn (Manitowoc Co. Jail)
Plea negotiations continue in case of woman accused of stabbing fiancé
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Plea discussions and pre-trial preparation both continue for Tonia Piontek, who allegedly fatally stabbed her fianc. Piontek, 46, is charged with first-degree intentional ...
Apr 09, 2026 Tonia Piontek (Photo source: Brown County Sheriff's Office)
