Category Archives: Local
Man Charged in Double Murder Requests New Judge
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ) – The man charged in connection to the murders of a father and daughter in Manitowoc is now asking for a new judge. 35-year-old Karl Hess allegedly killed both Richard and J...
Apr 10, 2019
Auction of Optical Business could Save Hundreds of Jobs
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ) – In a move that could save up to 700 jobs, Shopko will hold an auction for its optical business this week. The Ashwaubenon-based retailer has been seeking a separate buye...
Apr 10, 2019
Hero Pup Gets Keys to the City
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – The Green Bay Police Department says the community continues to rally around injured K9 officer Pyro, who just received a special honor from the Mayor’s office. It&#...
Apr 10, 2019
Man Charged after Allegedly Stabbing Police Dog
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – The man allegedly responsible for stabbing and injuring Green Bay K9 officer Pyro is being charged and is expected to appear in court Wednesday. 30-year-old Sai Vang has b...
Apr 10, 2019
Firefighters Put Out Kitchen Fire at Restaurant
BELLEVUE, WI (WTAQ) – A small kitchen fire popped-up in Bellevue Wednesday morning, but no one was injured. The blaze started inside the kitchen at Blue Opus on 1390 Bellevue St., just after 9 a...
Apr 10, 2019
Passenger in Motorcycle Crash Succumbs to Injuries
TOWN OF GIBSON, WI (WTAQ) – One of the individuals involved in Sunday’s motorcycle crash in Manitowoc County has succumbed to their injuries. 48-year-old Linda Griffey of Kewaunee was a pa...
Apr 10, 2019
Police Arrest Third Man in Child Sex Trafficking Case
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) – Oshkosh Police say that a third person has been arrested in connection with a child sex trafficking case. A 64-year-old Oshkosh man was arrested Wednesday for soliciting a c...
Apr 10, 2019
Man Arrested After Joy Ride Through Factory
MENASHA, WI (WTAQ) – A Neenah man has been arrested on suspicion of a fourth OWI offense after police in Menasha say he drove his motorcycle through a factory. On Tuesday evening around 10 p.m. ...
Apr 10, 2019
Rescue Crews Save Kayaker
TOWN OF FRIENDSHIP, WI (WTAQ) – Rescue crews were dispatched Tuesday afternoon to save a kayaker from the waters of Lake Winnebago. Crews were called out to the area of Lakeshore Drive and Cotta...
Apr 10, 2019
Early Morning Fire Displaces Duplex Residents
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – No one was injured in an overnight duplex fire in Ashwaubenon. It broke out around 1 this morning at 1751 and 1753 Cormier Road. "Upon arrival, heavy flames were sh...
Apr 10, 2019
