Category Archives: Local

Green Bay Road Project Barely Underway, Complaints Piling Up
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - We're less than one week into a major road project and Green Bay police say they are working with traffic officials to help improve traffic flow during the closure of the E...
Robert Kennedy Jul 10, 2020

Therapy Dogs Return to Appleton International Airport
Studies have shown that interacting with a friendly pet can reduce anxiety, release calming endorphins, and improve overall health. Therapy dogs have been a growing trend at airports across the countr...
Casey Nelson Jul 09, 2020 Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff / CC

Wisconsin Republican Party Sets Some Safety Precautions Ahead of Convention
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - The Wisconsin Republican Party is set to hold their convention at the KI Convention Center this weekend, but it will look a bit different than usual. "We've taken the last coupl...
Casey Nelson Jul 09, 2020 KI Convention Center in Downtown Green Bay. (PHOTO: WTAQ News)

Door County Mulls Mandatory Mask Ordinance
STURGEON BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Door County is looking at mandating wearing face masks in public. Door County Administrator Ken Pabich admits there are several unknowns, but it could work in certain s...
Rob Sussman Jul 09, 2020 Photo: Door County Tourism

New Green Bay Area Schools Superintendent Settles In Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- The new Green Bay Area Schools Superintendent is settling in to his new job, but it's a strange time to be starting a job so important with the coronavirus pandemic leaving a l...
Rob Sussman Jul 09, 2020 Stephen Murley

Formal Charges Filed Against Driver in Triple-Fatal Lombardi Avenue Crash
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Formal charges have been filed against the driver accused of crashing into another vehicle and killing three people in Green Bay. Abdi Ahmed, 22, is charged with three cou...
Rob Sussman Jul 09, 2020 Abdi Ahmed (BSCO)

Missing 13-year-old Girl Found Safe In Brown County
HOWARD, WI (WTAQ) -- The Brown County Sheriff's Office has located the 13-year-old girl reported missing Thursday. Anastacia "Ana" DeGrand had last been seen in the Village of Howard after 9PM on Wedn...
Rob Sussman Jul 09, 2020 Anastacia "Ana" DeGrand (BCSO)

Menasha Man Formally Charged with Attacking Ex-Girlfriend
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A Menasha man who allegedly attacked his ex-girlfriend now faces eight charges. Joel Rew, 27, is expected to make an initial court appearance Thursday on counts incl...
Casey Nelson Jul 09, 2020 Joel Rew (PHOTO: Courtesy of Winnebago County Jail)

Fond du Lac Man Faces Hate Crime in Fatal Crash
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A man is facing first-degree intentional homicide and hate crime charges in connection with a fatal Fond du Lac County crash. 27-year-old Daniel Navarro is also charged w...
Casey Nelson Jul 09, 2020

Mother Found Dead in Pond, Son Found Safe in Shawano County
TOWN OF HARTLAND, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A mother apparently drowned, but her son is safe after an incident Wednesday near Bonduel. The Shawano County Sheriff's Office says deputies were called to Happy La...
Casey Nelson Jul 09, 2020

