Category Archives: Local

Brown County Officials Caution Residents of Ongoing Jury Scam
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Brown County officials are once again warning residents not to fall for a scam involving payment for alleged missed jury service. According to the Brown County Clerk of...
Rachel Charniak Feb 12, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Trial Date Set for Man Accused of Murder on Green Bay's East Side
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - An Aug. 12 trial date was set Monday for Jesse Dahl, the suspect in a Dec. 2022 murder on Green Bay's east side. The criminal complaint identifies the victim, a 42-year-old...
Rachel Charniak Feb 12, 2024 Jesse Dahl appears in court virtually Jan. 10, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Green Bay Schools Reviewing Comments Superintendent Made
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The Green Bay Area Public School District is reviewing comments superintendent Dr. Claude Tiller Jr. made on an Atlanta radio program. According to a social media post by W...
Rachel Charniak Feb 12, 2024 Dr. Claude Tiller Jr.

Community Rallies to Help Ascend After Crucial Box Truck Vandalized
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Thanks to the generosity of the community, a box truck operating for a Manitowoc nonprofit is now back up and running. Last December, thieves targeted Ascend and cut the c...
Rachel Charniak Feb 12, 2024 A "mini-semi truck" used by Ascend Services that has been affected by a catalytic converter theft. Jan. 2, 2024. (Photo Courtesy: Deanna Genske)

Father Who Said he got 'Runner's High' from Abusing Baby Sentenced to Prison
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Michael Ormond was sentenced Monday to seven years in prison for physically abusing his 2-month-old son. Ormond had told police he was triggered by the child's crying, and t...
Rachel Charniak Feb 12, 2024 Michael Ormond is accused of abusing his 2-month-old son. He allegedly told investigators he was "triggered" by the baby's crying and got a "runner's high" from mistreating the boy. (Winnebago Co. Jail)

De Pere Introduces 'Report It' App
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ) -- The City of De Pere is launching a new tool to help residents report quality-of-life issues in their community and request government services. The application, called De Pere Re...
Rachel Charniak Feb 12, 2024 De Pere City Hall (File Photo)

Grand Chute Fire Department Seeking to Provide In-House Ambulance Services
GRAND CHUTE, WI (WTAQ) -- The Grand Chute Fire Department has plans to implement an ambulance service to the Town of Grand Chute residents and visitors. While Grand Chute Fire and EMS personnel do res...
Rachel Charniak Feb 12, 2024 Grand Chute fire department, Feb. 20, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Investigation Underway After House Explodes
IRON RIVER, MI (WTAQ-WLUK) - One man was killed in an explosion Saturday night in Iron River, Michigan. Deputies from the Iron County Sheriff's Department and troopers from the Michigan State Police, ...
Robert Kennedy Feb 12, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUC

Nighttime Drone Shows Coming To EAA AirVenture
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Synchronized drones will light up the sky during nighttime air shows at this year's EAA AirVenture. As many as 500 drones are expected to take part in the shows. The drones a...
Robert Kennedy Feb 11, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of EAA AirVenture

Oshkosh Veteran Goes On The Trip Of A Lifetime
LAS VEGAS, NV (WTAQ-WLUK) - A decorated Army veteran from Oshkosh is in Las Vegas, just in time for the big game. Pittsburgh Steelers Linebacker TJ Watt teamed up with the USAA a few weeks ago to surp...
Robert Kennedy Feb 11, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of Adam Alexander

