Category Archives: Local

Brown County Library Reopens for Computer Use
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The Brown County Library has reopened its buildings for controlled access to computers by appointment only. It's Chapter 2 of the library's reopening plan. Face masks ar...
Casey Nelson Jun 29, 2020 Abi Begum / CC

Driver Convicted in Oconto County Fatal Crash
OCONTO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A motorist who said he was looking for his cell phone when his car crossed the center line - killing the operator of an oncoming motorcycle - was convicted Monday. Michael Mus...
Casey Nelson Jun 29, 2020

Oshkosh Police Offer Fireworks Safety Tips
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Oshkosh police want residents to have a safe Fourth of July holiday. So officers are offering some fireworks safety tips. The police department says some fireworks are illega...
Casey Nelson Jun 29, 2020 Chris Luczkow / CC

Teen Pleads Guilty to Killing Grandparents
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A teen pleaded guilty Monday to killing his grandparents, but a trial will be held to determine if should be held responsible for the murders due to his mental condition at ...
Casey Nelson Jun 29, 2020

Couple Identified In Allouez Murder-Suicide
ALLOUEZ , WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The names of a man and woman found deceased in an Allouez home last month have been released. The Brown County Sheriff's Office says Gary Hahn killed his wife, Susan, before...
Robert Kennedy Jun 29, 2020

The Art Show Must Go On
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ- WLUK) - De Pere held its fifth-annual Art in the Park event on Sunday. Artists, craftspeople and knitters from around the state came to show off their works. Organizers say that the...
Robert Kennedy Jun 29, 2020

Early Start To The School Year In Brillion
BRILLION, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - State law does not allow schools to start the year before Sept. 1. However, 11 out of over 400 schools across the state have now been approved to start before then. One of t...
Robert Kennedy Jun 29, 2020

Party To Celebrate A Second Chance At Life
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Ron Hinz's family and friends gathered on Sunday afternoon for a party in Manitowoc. "I always get emotional when I start thinking about what went on," Hinz said. "I'm pret...
Robert Kennedy Jun 29, 2020

One Dead After Hitting Deer in Outagamie County
TOWN OF MAPLE CREEK, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A crash in the Town of Maple Creek on Sunday has left one man dead after hitting a deer, according to the Outagamie Sheriff's Department. Authorities say the vehi...
Casey Nelson Jun 28, 2020

Shooting Suspect Taken Into Custody in Downtown Green Bay
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - The man accused of firing shots that damaged two homes along Imperial Lane around 6:15 a.m. on Friday has been taken into custody. 32-year-old Daniel Garrett was found by police...
Casey Nelson Jun 28, 2020 Daniel Garrett (GBPD)

