Category Archives: Local

Green Bay Women's Shelter Close To Re-Opening
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Since the beginning of November, both men and women have been staying at the St. John's Ministries men's shelter. Staffing shortages forced the non-profit to not open the w...
Robert Kennedy Nov 22, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Life Saving Actions Are Honored At Village Meeting
WINNECONNE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - With Thanksgiving just days away, this is a week where many are giving thanks. And for one Winneconne man, this week marks the first time he was finally able to thank the ...
Robert Kennedy Nov 22, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Deer Hunt 2023: What The Early Numbers Show
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- As Deer Hunt 2023 rolls on, experts reflect on the first two days. "I think the most common theme, as people are discussing the weekend, I think they're using the word qui...
Rachel Charniak Nov 21, 2023 10-point bucks in Marinette County, November 20, 2023.
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Teen Suspect in Appleton Park Shooting Pleads Not Guilty, will be Tried as Adult
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Cashmere Williams, 16, will be tried in adult court for a shooting at Erb Park, a judge ruled Tuesday. Williams is charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide f...
Rachel Charniak Nov 21, 2023 Cashmere Williams, 16, entered not guilty pleas Nov. 21, 2023 for a shooting in Erb Park in Appleton and for a charge related to a fight in the jail.
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Fleet Farm, Green Bay Metro Fire Donate Winter Essentials to Aid Women at St. John's Ministries Shelter
BELLEVUE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Green Bay Metro Fire Department and Fleet Farm are teaming up to help provide safety and warmth this holiday season with essential winter clothes for women in need. GBM...
Rachel Charniak Nov 21, 2023 GBMFD and Fleet Farm in Bellevue each donated coats, gloves and hats for women staying at the St. John's Ministries homeless shelter.
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Mulva Cultural Center Sets Grand Opening
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The long-awaited opening of De Pere's Mulva Cultural Center is set for next month. Center officials plan to open to members on Dec. 4, with a public opening set for Dec. 8. ...
Rachel Charniak Nov 21, 2023 Mulva Cultural Center in De Pere, November 3, 2023.
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Teen Sentenced for Hitting Police Vehicle, Injuring Officer with Stolen Car
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A teenager who stole a Kia was sentenced Tuesday to 90 days in jail. Darian Pinchart, 17, was also placed on probation for two years by Judge Thomas Walsh. Pinchart must wr...
Rachel Charniak Nov 21, 2023 Darian Pinchart
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Man Sentenced to Prison for Brown County Jail Escape, Drug Charges
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A man who escaped from the Brown County Jail was sentenced Tuesday to four years in prison for that incident and other drug charges. Justin Dietrich, 36, previously pleaded...
Rachel Charniak Nov 21, 2023 Justin Dietrich appears in court Feb. 27, 2023, via video conference from the Brown County Jail.
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Green Bay Man Convicted of Killing Two of his Relatives Awaits Trial for Mental Disease Claim
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A man who killed two of his relatives was convicted of their murders Tuesday, but a trial on whether he suffered from a mental disease at the time will go on. Oscar Lemus-F...
Rachel Charniak Nov 21, 2023 Oscar Lemus-Franco as seen in 2014 (Photo courtesy Brown Co. Sheriff)

Sneak Peek at this Year's 27th Annual WPS Garden of Lights
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- On Monday, the Green Bay Botanical Garden provided a special sneak peek at this year's 27th annual WPS Garden of Lights. Visitors will be able to immerse themselves in 40 ...
Rachel Charniak Nov 21, 2023 The Blue Cove, one of the new attractions at this year's 27th annual WPS Garden of Lights.
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