Category Archives: Local
DNR Sturgeon Chief Faces More Charges in Caviar Investigation
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - In addition to facing charges for allegedly lying to investigators, DNR sturgeon biologist Ryan Koenigs also faces a misdemeanor theft charge related to an investigation into...
Feb 17, 2021
Give BIG Green Bay Raises Over $2 Million for Local Non-Profits
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - GiveBIG Green Bay officially brought in more than $2 million over the span of just 24 hours. 4,854 donors raised $2,082,655 as of noon on Wednesday. You can see how much each or...
Feb 17, 2021
COVID-19 Demand Still Outpacing Supply in Brown County
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- The COVID-19 vaccination process is going quickly, but the demand for the shot is still outpacing the supply in Brown County. Brown County Health Department's Claire Paprocki s...
Feb 17, 2021
Wisconsin Voters Select Top Candidates For April Election
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A candidate endorsed by the state teachers union and one with broad support from conservatives who says she is a Democrat advanced in Tuesday's primary and will square off in...
Feb 17, 2021 MWC
Tuesday Sees Lowest Sturgeon Harvest of the Season So Far
LAKE WINNEBAGO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Day four of sturgeon spearing in 2021 saw the lowest harvest totals so far, according to the Department of Natural Resources. Along the Winnebago System, 124 fish were...
Feb 16, 2021
Winnebago County Proposes New Mask Order
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Plans are in place for a new face mask order in Winnebago County. The county's health department says the order would go into effect if the statewide mandate is over...
Feb 16, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Bond Set for Algoma Woman in Infant Death Case
KEWAUNEE COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - An Algoma woman left her 7-month-old baby unattended in a bathtub for several minutes, leading to the child drowning, prosecutors said in court Tuesday. Cheyanne Wier...
Feb 16, 2021
Green Bay Police Chief Andrew Smith Announces Retirement
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Green Bay Police Chief Andrew Smith will retire in May. Smith announced his retirement in a Tuesday Facebook video. His retirement will be effective May 3rd. Smith has been the...
Feb 16, 2021 Chief Andrew Smith (GBPD)
Fox River Mall Shooting Suspect Bound Over for Trial
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The teen accused of killing one man and injuring another at the Fox River Mall has been ordered to stand trial. Dezman Ellis, 17, is charged with first-degree intentional h...
Feb 16, 2021
Omro COVID-19 Spike Tied to Gatherings of High School Students
OMRO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A spike in coronavirus cases in Omro is leading to the high school canceling in-person classes for at least a week and county health leaders urging people to be tested. The Winn...
Feb 16, 2021
