Category Archives: Local
Search for attorney delays trial in Green Bay child's shooting death case
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Months after the death of this attorney, a new lawyer still has not been found for the man who allegedly supplied the gun one 5-year-old used to inadvertently shoot and kil...
Mar 21, 2025 Jordan Leavy-Carter PHOTO: Courtesy of Green Bay PD
De Pere church burglar sentenced to one year in jail, receives five years probation
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A woman who burglarized a De Pere church on Christmas Day, 2022, was sentenced Friday to one year in jail. Mary Jo Pepin, 68, was placed on probation for five years. She wa...
Mar 21, 2025 Mary Jo Pepin
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Former teacher Ryan Zellner to be released from prison, will reside in Manitowoc
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Ryan Zellner, a former teacher who was sentenced to 15 years in prison for having inappropriate sexual relations with students at the high schools where he taught, will be ...
Mar 21, 2025 Ryan Zellner (Wisconsin DOC)
NTSB recommends safety assessment for Green Bay's Leo Frigo Bridge amid national review
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Nearly one year ago, the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed after a ship struck it, killing six construction workers. As part of its ongoing investigation int...
Mar 21, 2025 The Leo Frigo Bridge crossing the Fox River as seen from Green Bay Metro Boat Launch. (PHOTO/WTAQ News)
Green Bay Metro Transit adjusts routes and waives some fares for NFL Draft
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Green Bay Metro Transit is making some adjustments to its schedule to accommodate fans for the NFL Draft. To facilitate easy travel between downtown Green Bay and the Titl...
Mar 21, 2025 Green Bay Metro Transit offers limited services beginning March 23, 2020.
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River otters escape NEW Zoo during winter storms, zookeepers and trackers search
SUAMICO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Two river otters from the NEW Zoo in Suamico escaped their habitat during the latest winter storm and zookeepers are looking for them. In the early morning hours of Thursday...
Mar 21, 2025
Fond du Lac County man charged with attempted homicide after allegedly stomping on landlord's head
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Hunter Kamrath faces attempted homicide and other charges after allegedly repeatedly stomping on his landlord's head during an argument last week, according to charges fi...
Mar 21, 2025 Hunter Kamrath (Fond du Lac Co. Jail)
Brown County board members differ on path forward for relocating coal piles
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- There appears to be some division among Brown County supervisors about where to go from here when it comes to moving Green Bay's coal piles. That is despite a nearly unani...
Mar 21, 2025
Wisconsin contractors warn tariff-driven price increases could deter new home projects
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- If you're in the market to build a new home or start a remodeling project, get ready to pay up. Tariffs on imported goods from Mexico, Canada and China are driving pric...
Mar 21, 2025 The National Association of Home Builders reports tariffs are expected to raise single family home prices between $7,500 and $10,000. Now, area contractors are bracing themselves.
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Man to stand trial for allegedly setting fire at Fond du Lac home, seriously injuring teen
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A man who allegedly set fire to a Fond du Lac home was ordered Thursday to stand trial. One teen was injured escaping the blaze. Michael Perez, 61, faces seven charges, i...
Mar 20, 2025 Michael Perez (Fond du Lac Co. Jail)
