Category Archives: Local
COVID-19 Outbreak Reported at Oshkosh Correctional Institution
OSHKOSH, WI (WRN) -- There's a coronavirus outbreak at the state prison in Oskhosh. Officials report more than 300 active cases among nearly two-thousand prisoners. Oshkosh Correctional has a large nu...
Oct 06, 2020 Oshkosh Correctional Institution. Image courtesy: FOX 11
Political Science Professor Expects More Dialogue in Vice Presidential Debate
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) - Political analysts are curious to see what happens as Mike Pence and Kamala Harris prepare to take the stage in Utah on Wednesday night. "[It's] probably not greatly important, bu...
Oct 06, 2020
Plans to Relocate Green Bay Coal Piles Gaining Steam
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Plans to relocate coal piles in downtown Green Bay is garnering support in the state Senate. Senate President Roger Roth voiced his support for a bill to redevelop Green B...
Oct 06, 2020
Teen's 'Manifesto' Allowed as Evidence in Murder Trial
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A typed 'manifesto' outlining his plans will be allowed to be used as evidence at the upcoming so-called insanity plea trial for the teen convicted killing his grandparents,...
Oct 06, 2020
Indiana Man Pleads Not Guilty in Sturgeon Bay Child Enticement Case
STURGEON BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A former Indiana college president pleaded not guilty Tuesday to child enticement and other charges for allegedly trying to meet for sex who he believed was a 15-year-ol...
Oct 06, 2020
Woman Convicted in Fond du Lac Drug Overdose Death
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Cara Zech was convicted Tuesday for her role in a drug overdose death. She pleaded no contest to a count of first-degree reckless homicide in connection with the 2018 dea...
Oct 06, 2020
Green Bay Wraps Up Lead Pipe Removal Project
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Five years and $6.2 million later, Green Bay Water Utility crews removed the final lead service pipes in the city along Emilie Street on Tuesday. But another major benefit for t...
Oct 06, 2020
Recent Shootings Just the Latest in a Violent Crime Spike in Green Bay
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- There's been a major uptick in violent crime in Green Bay this year. Police Commander Kevin Warych says there's been a notable increase in violent crime since March, and they'r...
Oct 06, 2020 (File Photo)
Ashwaubenon Hit & Run Fatal Under Investigation.
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ) - Ashwaubenon Public Safety says a person who was walking on Highway 172 died after he was hit by a vehicle. Crews were dispatched to the area of westbound Highway 172 and Enter...
Oct 06, 2020
Tourism Industry Takes A $30 Million Hit, And The Meter Is Running
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Last night (Monday) was the second home game this season without fans inside Lambeau Field. The Packers said to anticipate an announcement this week about if and when fans ...
Oct 06, 2020 Lambeau Field
