Category Archives: Local
Police seize electronics from Omro alderman in child pornography investigation
(WTAQ-WLUK) - Omro Alderman Jason Reeves faces a federal count of distribution of child pornography. Reeves, 43, made an initial appearance in federal court in Green Bay Friday. He returns to court We...
May 05, 2025 Jason Reeves (Brown Co. Jail)
Downtown revitalization continues in Kiel, with new grant funding for small businesses
KIEL, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- An already successful small business grant program in Kiel is getting another boost. The city was recently selected by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation for fundin...
May 05, 2025 A banner hangs in downtown Kiel. The city recently learned it was selected to received a small business development grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation.
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Manitowoc lighthouse to open for regular tours
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- For more than 100 years, the Manitowoc Breakwater Light has stood at the mouth of the Manitowoc Harbor. And starting on May 24, the nearby Wisconsin Maritime Museum will b...
May 05, 2025 The Manitowoc Breakwater Light is seen on the shore of Lake Michigan April 30, 2025.
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Fond du Lac County jury finds man guilty in fatal drug overdose
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- A man who supplied fentanyl-laced drugs to two people and led to a fatal overdose was convicted. A jury found Dylan Mayne, 27, guilty of first-degree reckless homicide after a five-day ...
May 05, 2025 Dylan Mayne (Fond du Lac Co. Jail)
Former Lakewood fire chief sentenced for theft
OCONTO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Former Lakewood Fire Chief Christopher Thomson was sentenced Monday to one year in jail for stealing from the Lakewood Fire Dept. Association, and must pay $128,339.49 in res...
May 05, 2025 Former Lakewood fire chief Christopher Thomson (Photo courtesy Oconto County Sheriff's Office)
WTAQ takes home five awards at state broadcasting gala, Matt and Rob named state's best
MADISON, WI (WTAQ) -- WTAQ staff took home five first-place awards at the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Gala in Madison on Saturday. WTAQ's 6-9 am flagship morning program "The Morning News with ...
May 04, 2025 WTAQ staff hold up awards after the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Gala in Madison on May 3rd, 2025. Left to Right: WTAQ Reporter/Anchor Rachel Charniak, Ag Director Joanna Guza, and Morning Show Host Rob Sussman.
Former Brown County executive, Sheriff passes away at 83
BROWN COUNTY (WLUK) -- The man who formerly led both the Brown County Sheriff's department and served as Brown County executive has passed away. According to an obituary posted by the Hansen Family Fu...
May 04, 2025 (Courtesy: Tom Hinz/X)
Kewaunee man accused of possessing child pornography
KEWAUNEE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Authorities arrested a Kewaunee man Thursday for allegedly possessing child pornography. Kewaunee police officers and sheriff's deputies executed a search warrant shortly a...
May 02, 2025 Kewaunee Police Dept.
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Woman sentenced to 1 month in jail for her role in tri-county deer poaching scheme
WARNING: This story contains details and photos that some readers may find disturbing. WEST BEND, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Jessica Kroening was sentenced Friday to one month in jail and fined $1,000 for her ...
May 02, 2025 Jessica Kroening (Photo courtesy Washington County Jail)
Judge rules '92 Waupaca County murder suspect's confessions admissible in upcoming trial
WAUPACA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Statements Tony Haase made confessing to the 1992 murders of Tanna Togstad and Timothy Mumbrue will be allowed at trial, according to a judge's order filed Friday. Haase, 54,...
May 02, 2025 Tony Haase, center, appears in court March 20, 2024, for the 1992 murders of Tanna Togstad and Timothy Mumbrue. (Image courtesy Waupaca County courts/Zoom)
