Category Archives: Local

Schools in De Pere, Coloma Named National Blue Ribbon Schools
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Two schools in Northeast Wisconsin are being recognized with national honors. Foxview Intermediate School in De Pere and Coloma Elementary School in Waushara County have been...
Casey Nelson Sep 21, 2021

Discipline Upheld Against Green Bay Police Officer
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A state appeals court ruled in Green Bay's favor Tuesday in an appeal of the discipline of a police officer. The Green Bay Professional Police Association and Andrew Weiss...
Casey Nelson Sep 21, 2021 Green Bay Police Department seal (PHOTO/WTAQ News)

Financial Manager, Accused of Stealing Money from Clients, Expected to Face 60+ Additional Charges
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A Green Bay woman faces theft charges for allegedly taking more than $200,000 from people she managed money for -- and authorities have requested more than 60 new charges f...
Casey Nelson Sep 21, 2021

Sharing The Road With ATV's And UTV's
SUAMICO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Starting next month, people in Suamico will be able to drive their ATV and UTV's on some main roads. Many came out in full force on Monday night to give their opinion for or ...
Robert Kennedy Sep 21, 2021 MWC

Big 2nd Half Paces Packers Victory on MNF
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - The Green Bay Packers were down early, but come roaring back with a big 2nd half to beat the Detroit Lions 35-17 at Lambeau Field in Monday Night Football action last night. The...
Robert Kennedy Sep 21, 2021 MWC

Beers, Brats, and Packers Faithful Finally Return to Lambeau
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ) -- A little rain and humidity couldn't stop Packers fans from returning in force to Lambeau Field. For the first time since January of 2020, familiar sounds and smells wafted th...
Rob Sussman Sep 20, 2021 Packers fans pose with a friendly Lions fan on Packers opening day, September 20th, 2021.

Northeast Wisconsin Stores Seeing Spike in Food Prices
DENMARK, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The pandemic is still having an impact on food prices and supplies. Local shops are seeing spikes in the cost of everything from food to the materials used to package it, an...
Casey Nelson Sep 20, 2021

Crash Slowing Traffic on I-41 Northbound in Appleton Area
GRAND CHUTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A crash is impacting traffic heading north on Interstate 41 in the Appleton area. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation reported the crash around 4:45 p.m. It happe...
Casey Nelson Sep 20, 2021

Competency Exam Ordered for Suspect in Police Officer Shooting
OCONTO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A competency exam was ordered Monday for Alisha Kocken, who allegedly shot an Oconto Falls police officer. Kocken, 28, is charged with attempted first-degree intentional homic...
Casey Nelson Sep 20, 2021

Green Bay Teacher Arrested in Alleged Sexual Assault
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Green Bay teacher has been arrested in a sexual assault case from 1997, before he worked for the district. Appleton police say they arrested Gregory A. Sawyer, 52, last F...
Casey Nelson Sep 20, 2021 Gregory Sawyer

