Category Archives: Local

$1 Million Cash Bond, Charges Sealed in Brown County Case
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A case in Brown County Court Friday afternoon involved sealed documents and an unusually high cash bond. Miles Cruz appeared in court for a probable cause hearing but no f...
Casey Nelson Oct 09, 2021

October Temps Running 11 Degrees Above Normal
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- It's been a warm start to October. Even though it's been much more temperate over the past week than it was during the heat of summer, National Weather Service Meteorologist Ri...
Rob Sussman Oct 08, 2021 (Midwestern Climate Center at Purdue University)

Spotlight Shines on Neighborhood Watch Groups After De Pere Attack
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ) -- There's been a renewed interest in neighborhood watch groups following a daylight attack on a woman Tuesday on the East River Trail in De Pere. De Pere Police Community Liason Of...
Rob Sussman Oct 08, 2021 De Pere City Hall (File Photo)

Mishicot High School Returning to In-Person Classes on Monday
MISHICOT, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Mishicot School District confirms high school students will return to in-person learning on Monday. Students had been learning virtually for two weeks since the distric...
Casey Nelson Oct 08, 2021

Suspicious Phone Call Prompts Police Response at Little Chute High School
LITTLE CHUTE, WI (WTAQ) -- Students at Little Chute High School were placed in a secure hold on Friday after a threatening call and a suspicious persons report triggered a police response. Fox Valley ...
Rob Sussman Oct 08, 2021

Clintonville Homecoming Game Canceled Due to Opponent's COVID-19 Issues
CLINTONVILLE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The homecoming football game at Clintonville High School is canceled because of COVID-19 cases on the opposing team. Other homecoming activities will continue as planned...
Casey Nelson Oct 08, 2021

Oshkosh Recognized for Excellence in Online Outreach to Community
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) - The City of Oshkosh is being recognized for their excellence in online outreach and engagement with the community. The National Research Center at Polco and the International City...
Casey Nelson Oct 08, 2021

Two Rivers Murder Suspect Pleads Not Guilty
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The suspect in a Two Rivers murder pleaded not guilty Friday. Joshua Walcott, 19, is charged with first-degree intentional homicide and several other counts for the May 17 ...
Casey Nelson Oct 08, 2021 Joshua Walcott (Manitowoc Co. Jail)

Woman Sentenced in Toddler Death
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Jamie Schrank will spend at least 25 years in prison for the death of a toddler in her care. Schrank, 41, was convicted by a jury in July of physical abuse of a child, repe...
Casey Nelson Oct 08, 2021

Trial Postponed Indefinitely for Kaukauna Murder Suspect
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A Nov. 9 trial planned in connection with a Kaukauna murder was postponed indefinitely Friday due to a change in defense attorney. Dontae Payne and Tanya Stammer are charged...
Casey Nelson Oct 08, 2021

