Category Archives: Local
Shoreline Gets a Boost
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ) – Manitowoc’s shoreline is getting a boost this summer. The Wharf Manitowoc, a seasonal pop-up venue, will be situated along the Manitowoc River at 606 Quay Street. A ...
localnews@mwcradio.com Apr 19, 2019
Man Pleads Not Guilty to Wife's Murder
STURGEON BAY, WI (WTAQ) – A man accused of killing his wife in 1975 pleaded not guilty Friday. 83-year-old Richard Pierce, formerly of Door County, faces counts of first-degree murder and disint...
localnews@mwcradio.com Apr 19, 2019
Wildlife and Dog Poisoning
MARINETTE COUNTY, WI (WTAQ) – The DNR is investigating what they believe to be poisoning of dogs and wildlife in Bayfield, Marinette and Florence Counties. Dead domestic dogs, coyotes, weasels, ...
localnews@mwcradio.com Apr 19, 2019
Visitor Restrictions Lifted
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) – Visitor restrictions at Thedacare due to influenza have now been lifted. The temporary restriction, which was set in place back in early February, has been lifted as of Fri...
localnews@mwcradio.com Apr 19, 2019
Shirts to Benefit Veterans
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ) – Brown County officials have designed t-shirts to commemorate more than sixty years of music at a local landmark. Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena shirts featuring a ...
localnews@mwcradio.com Apr 19, 2019
Police Investigate School Fight
BERLIN, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – A video of an apparent fight at Berlin High School that ended up being posted to Facebook is being investigated by Police. The video shows one student hitting another in...
localnews@mwcradio.com Apr 19, 2019
Mile 7 Includes Jones Park Return
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) – Plans for the 7th installment of the Mile of Music in Appleton include the return of a popular venue. Organizers announced Thursday that after a two year remodel hiatus, th...
localnews@mwcradio.com Apr 19, 2019
Town Board To Take Action On Unpaid Room Tax
GRAND CHUTE, WI (WTAQ) – The Town of Grand Chute may be taking action to prevent unpaid hotel room taxes. The issue was brought this week before a town committee. Grand Chute Town Chairman Dave ...
localnews@mwcradio.com Apr 19, 2019
Discharging Sewage to Avoid Backups
OCONTO, WI (WTAQ) – The city of Oconto’s sewer system has reached capacity, which is forcing them to discharge sanitary sewage into the Oconto River. The city says this is being done as a ...
localnews@mwcradio.com Apr 18, 2019
Prison Plans Resurface
ALLOUEZ, WI (WTAQ) – Conversations about replacing an aging prison in Allouez are once again heating up. State Representative David Steffen, a Republican from Howard, is spearheading the effort ...
localnews@mwcradio.com Apr 18, 2019

