Category Archives: Local

March Madness Could Spell Trouble for Problem Gamblers
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- March Madness is getting ready to start for the first time in two years, which is good news for sports fans... but not those suffering from gambling problems. Rose Blozinski is...
Rob Sussman Mar 15, 2021 Kate Ter Haar / CC

Three Arrested Following Two Separate Vehicle Pursuits in Manitowoc County
MANITOWOC COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Two separate vehicle pursuits in Manitowoc County on Saturday and Monday have resulted in three arrests. The first pursuit on Saturday happened at approximately 4:25...
Casey Nelson Mar 15, 2021 (Fox 11 Online)

Appleton Flag Day Parade to Return This June
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A summertime tradition in Appleton is back on -- tentatively. Organizers of the Appleton Flag Day Parade say the 70th edition of the celebration will take place June 12. "B...
Casey Nelson Mar 15, 2021

Gas Prices Rise Across Nation and State, Dip Slightly in Green Bay
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - While the average price of gasoline has risen more than a nickel across the United States, drivers in Green Bay are paying slightly less this week compared to last. GasBudd...
Casey Nelson Mar 15, 2021 Mike Mozart / CC

Rural Lawrence Home Destroyed in Sunday Evening Fire
LAWRENCE, WI (WTAQ) -- A rural Lawrence home was totally destroyed in a weekend fire. Lawrence Firefighters were called out Sunday night to a report of a garage fire at 3170 Crenshaw Court. Lawrence A...
Rob Sussman Mar 15, 2021 The home at 3170 Crenshaw Court after the Sunday fire in Lawrence. (Jason Hillery/WTAQ)

Ashwaubenon Shooting Suspect Pleads Not Guilty
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Casey Fulton pleaded not guilty Monday to a non-fatal shooting in Ashwaubenon. No trial date was set. He returns to court April 16 for a status conference, court records s...
Casey Nelson Mar 15, 2021

Trial for Murder of Diemel Brothers Moves Closer
WARRENSBURG, MO (WTAQ-WLUK) - The trial for the man who allegedly killed Nick and Justin Diemel has been moved forward several months. Garland Nelson allegedly killed the Shawano County brothers, who ...
Casey Nelson Mar 15, 2021 Garland "Joey" Nelson

Menominee Tribal Police Searching for Shooting Suspect
MENOMINEE INDIAN RESERVATION, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Menominee Tribal Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating Menom Powless-Brown. Tribal police say Powless-Brown is the sus...
Casey Nelson Mar 15, 2021

Green Bay Making Plans for $25 Million in COVID Relief Money
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - While many individuals will see payments resulting from the recently passed COVID-19 relief bill, cities are expecting some extra money as well. Green Bay Mayor Eric Genric...
Casey Nelson Mar 15, 2021 Green Bay City Hall

Runaway Green Bay Sex Offender Captured
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A "high risk" registered sex offender who ran away from his home in Green bay last week has been arrested. The administrator at the Fond du Lac County Jail has confirmed...
Casey Nelson Mar 15, 2021

