Category Archives: Local

State Launches New COVID-19 Spending Tracker
MADISON, WI (WTAQ) -- There's a new way to track the state of Wisconsin's spending on the COVID-19 pandemic. It's called the Wisconsin COVID-19 response and recovery investment dashboard. It's availab...
Rob Sussman Aug 13, 2020 Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers wears a mask during a July 7th press briefing.

Ashwaubenon Shooting Suspect Charged with Attempted Homicide
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The man arrested after a manhunt on Green Bay's east side earlier this week was charged Thursday with attempted homicide for allegedly shooting a man in Ashwaubenon on Jul...
Rob Sussman Aug 13, 2020

UPDATE: Convicted Killer Will Not Go To Prison
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - UPDATE: The Ashwaubenon man convicted of killing two people and attacking a third in their home back in 2016 is not going to prison. Instead, 30-year-old Jacob Cayer will s...
Rob Sussman Aug 13, 2020 Jacob Cayer, left, is seated with his attorneys at the KI Convention Center for jury selection in his double murder trial. (WLUK/Chris Schattl photo, Aug. 7, 2020.)

Few Details Known About Potential Trump Visit
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) - President Donald Trump is expected to visit Oshkosh on Monday. But right now, even the city isn't quite sure what his actual plans are. "Just to be really honest with you, I learn...
Casey Nelson Aug 13, 2020 U.S. President Donald Trump reacts while speaking during a campaign rally in Battle Creek, Michigan, U.S., December 18, 2019. REUTERS/Leah Millis

Sturgeon Bay Man Killed In Two Vehicle Crash
WAUSHARA COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A Sturgeon Bay man died and two others were injured when a semi truck crashed into a SUV in Waushara County. It happened just before 1 p.m. Wednesday on State Highway...
Robert Kennedy Aug 13, 2020

Cruising To Beat A Killer
HOWARD, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - An annual motorcycle ride continues to make a difference in the lives of cancer patients in the area. The Jerry Parins "Cruise for Cancer" raised more than $152,000 for 10 dif...
Robert Kennedy Aug 13, 2020

Ahnapee Brewery Opens New Suamico Location
SUAMICO, WI (WTAQ) -- An Algoma Brewery is opening a new location in the Green Bay area TODAY (Thursday). WTAQ's Rob Sussman and Casey Nelson visit the new Ahnapee Brewery, Green Bay ahead of it's Thu...
Rob Sussman Aug 13, 2020

Pedestrian Hit And Killed, Investigation Underway
TOWN of ALGOMA, WI (WTAQ) - A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a vehicle in Winnebago County. It happened around 11:15 p.m. last night in the Town of Algoma, which is west of Oshkosh. Authorit...
Robert Kennedy Aug 13, 2020

Appleton Schools To Start The Year With Virtual Learning
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The Appleton Area School District will begin the 2020-21 school year with an online-only learning model after board approval Wednesday evening. The virtual model applies to ...
Robert Kennedy Aug 13, 2020

Manitowoc County Supervisor Defends His BLM Remarks
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A Manitowoc County supervisor said he wants to set the record straight. Don Zimmer has faced intense backlash for his comments about Black Lives Matter. He spoke on-camera ...
Robert Kennedy Aug 13, 2020

