Law enforcement officers honor Trooper Casper during Torch Run

June 5, 2015, 12:03 pm

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KIEL, WI (WTAQ) - Wisconsin law enforcement officers made their annual runs to Stevens Point to raise funds for the Special Olympics.

Those who left from Sheboygan had an extra special mission. They stopped in Kiel at the grave of Trevor Casper -- the state trooper killed in a shootout with Steven Snyder in March during a crime spree that included another murder and a bank robbery.

Over 50 law enforcement officers and relatives of Casper's paraded for about a mile through Kiel, before laying a wreath at the trooper's grave.

The group then continued their run to Stevens Point, joining other officers from throughout the state in Thursday's opening of the Wisconsin Special Olympics.

(Story courtesy of Wheeler News Service)

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One person dead, another injured in Door County crash

June 5, 2015, 3:22 pm

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DOOR COUNTY, WI (WTAQ) - A two-vehicle crash Friday morning in Door County has left one person dead and another hospitalized.

Authorities say it happened just before 9 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 42-57 and Gordon Road in the Town of Sevastopol.

Sheriff's deputies say a vehicle driving eastbound on Gordon Road was stopped at the stop sign, and tried turning north onto Highway 42-57 when it was struck by a southbound vehicle.

One driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The other driver was rushed to the hospital and their condition is not known.

Authorities say the crash remains under investigation. Highway 42-57 was closed for several hours and was re-opened shortly before noon.

Connie Huven will stand trial in bakery theft

June 5, 2015, 3:26 pm

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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - The former bakery worker accused of stealing money from the business will go to trial.

Online court records indicate that Connie Huven waived her preliminary hearing on Thursday. Huven will be arraigned on a single count of theft on June 23.

According to court documents, Huven admitted to stealing no more than $28,800 from Uncle Mike's Bake Shoppe in order to pay for medical and other bills.

Two emergency landings in 45-minutes at Austin Straubel Int'l Airport

June 5, 2015, 3:29 pm

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ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ) - Two emergency landings happened Friday at Austin Straubel International Airport.

WBAY-TV reports that a flight heading to Minneapolis had to turn around and come back to Ashwaubenon after it was hit by a bird.

The plane's engine was damaged but no one on board was hurt.

A cargo plane also made an emergency landing after it lost one of its engines.

Airport Director Tom Miller says it's odd to have 2 emergency landings within a 45-minute span.

Pickup truck crash in Shawano County injures several people

June 7, 2015, 6:25 am

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SHAWANO COUNTY, WI (WTAQ) - A crash involving a pickup truck leaves several people injured in Shawano County.

Authorities say the truck rolled over on Highway 156, just west of Highway 47, in the Town of Lessor around 8 p.m. Saturday.

Three people were inside the truck's cab, and three others were in the bed of the truck.

The Shawano County Sheriff's Department says speed and alcohol appear to be factors in the crash. They would not discuss severity of the injuries.

Menasha police looking for man in attempted abduction

June 8, 2015, 12:14 am

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MENASHA, WI (WTAQ) – Some scary moments for a 12-year-old boy at Hart Park in Menasha Sunday afternoon.

Police say around 2 p.m. he fell while skateboarding near the sidewalk/terrace area and a man grabbed him.

The man tried to drag the boy into his vehicle. But the boy was able to hit, kick, and claw at the man and get away.

The suspect is described as light skinned with numerous tattoos on his arms and neck. He may have scratches on his arms.

The man was wearing a curved brimmed baseball hat with a Blue Jay logo. The hat was light blue with a dark blue logo.

A passenger in the vehicle is described as a white man with blonde, spiked hair and a nose ring.

The vehicle is described as a silver SUV, similar to a Dodge Durango, with Illinois plates. A partial plate of “X9″ was obtained. There were scratch marks on the rear quarter panel on the passenger side.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Menasha Police Department at (920) 967-3500. Police say if you see the suspect vehicle or the man, call 911 immediately to report.

Death investigation near UWGB

June 8, 2015, 3:18 am

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GREEN BAY,WI (WTAQ)- Green Bay Police are investigating a death on the city’s east side near the University of Green Bay.

UWGB police found a suspicious vehicle in the 2400 block of Nicolet Drive.

A female was found dead inside the vehicle.

Police say the woman didn’t die of natural causes.

The female’s identity hasn’t been released.

A news release from UW-Green Bay Police says that is all the information they will release at this time.

Semi crash causes traffic back-ups in Green Bay

June 8, 2015, 5:42 am

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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ)- A semi crash is causing problems on parts of I-43 in the Green Bay area.

Officials say a semi truck crashed around 5 a.m. Monday on I-43 near Military Avenue.

As of 5:30 a.m., the southbound lanes of I-43 near Atkinson Drive are closed.

The truck driver suffered minor injuries.

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Apartment fire in Little Chute overnight

June 8, 2015, 7:54 am

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LITTLE CHUTE, WI (WTAQ) - No one was hurt in an apartment fire overnight in Little Chute.

Crews were called to an apartment complex on Holland Road just before 4 a.m. Monday.

It's unclear at this point what sparked the fire, and the extent of the damage.

Stormy week expected across Wisconsin

June 8, 2015, 8:11 am

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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Get ready for a stormy work week in Wisconsin.

The National Weather Service predicts thunderstorms for much of the Badger State every day but Wednesday.

Get the latest weather info here.

The entire state could get at least some rain Monday afternoon and evening. Gusty winds and hail are possible in most areas -- and northwest Wisconsin could get even heavier storms Tuesday.

Many parts of the state had their warmest day of the season Sunday, as the mercury rose in the 80's.

Above normal temperatures will continue for most of the week. Tuesday is supposed to be the warmest day, with the mercury getting close to 90 in parts of the southwest.

Northwest Wisconsin had hail storms Sunday and early Sunday evening. Nickel-sized hail fell near Pine City in Burnett County. Half-inch hail fell in parts of Washburn and Sawyer counties.

(Story courtesy of Wheeler News Service)

Teenager killed, 2 others hurt in Marinette County crash

June 8, 2015, 8:14 am

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MARINETTE COUNTY, WI (WTAQ) - Marinette County authorities continue to investigate a one-vehicle crash that killed a teenager and injured two others.

Sheriff's deputies said the vehicle lost control on a curve late Saturday night. It veered into a ditch and rolled over.

A 17-year-old boy died at the scene. Two others, ages 17 and 18, were flown to a Green Bay hospital. Their conditions were not disclosed.

Investigators said speed was a contributing factor.

Meantime in Racine County, a motorcyclist was killed in a collision with an SUV. It happened on Saturday afternoon in Wind Point.

Authorities said the biker was a 66-year-old man from Caledonia. A 79-year-old man who was driving the SUV escaped injury, along with an 18-year-old female passenger.

That crash remains under investigation.

(Story courtesy of Wheeler News Service)

Jury clears Outagamie County judge in office building lawsuit

June 8, 2015, 9:46 am

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MILWAUKEE (WTAQ) - A jury has cleared a circuit judge, after he was sued for an alleged breach involving the ownership of an office building in Appleton.

Tracy Barnett sued Outagamie County Circuit Judge Mark McGinnis, who was acquitted after a two-week civil trial in Milwaukee.

McGinnis was a private attorney when he joined Barnett and another man in a group that borrowed over $1 million to buy the building. Trial testimony indicated that it was a troubled loan.

McGinnis later assumed total ownership, worked out a new arrangement on the loan, and leased the building to the state Corrections Department.

In a 2011 lawsuit, Barnett said McGinnis had a conflict of interest -- because he was an investor in the building, while serving as an attorney for the business who encouraged her to give up her share without telling her that he leased it to the state.

Barnett failed to win any of her 3 civil claims.

The case was moved to Milwaukee County after all of Appleton's other judges refused to get involved to avoid a conflict. McGinnis because a circuit judge in 2005.

(Story courtesy of Wheeler News Service)

HEAR AUDIO :: Bellin Run leans on hundreds of volunteers as part of its success

June 8, 2015, 11:03 am

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Green Bay, WI (WTAQ) - We're less than a week away from the 39th Bellin Run.  

And while runners and walkers are gearing up for the 10-k challenge....what some say is the backbone of the run's success is also coming together.

Up to 18-thousand people will be pounding the pavement on Saturday. And their trip through parts of Green Bay and Allouez would be more difficult without the volunteers along the course.

Selys Perry is the Bellin Run volunteer co-ordinator.

She says about 15-hundred volunteers become part of the staff.  Some come back year after year to help out.

Some of the volunteers are Bellin staffers, some are middle and high schools students, and some are the people who live along the course.

And they can still use your help.

You can go to bellinrun-dot-com and click on the volunteer tab for more information.

There's a particular need for help at water stations and course corners.

You can hear the full interview with Seles Perry by clicking on the mp3 above

Car stuck on Leo Frigo Bridge barrier Monday afternoon

June 8, 2015, 4:39 pm

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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - It was a shock to some drivers on the Leo Frigo Bridge during the Monday afternoon commute, as a car got its rear wheels on the outer barrier of the bridge.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation says the crash forced traffic to snarl on the bridge that carries Interstate 43 over the Fox River.

According to Green Bay police, no one was hurt and they have no idea how the crash happened.

It took just a few minutes for the car to be towed away.

Manhunt In Eau Claire For Walmart Abduction Suspect

June 9, 2015, 12:37 am

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EAU CLAIRE, WI (WTAQ)- A manhunt is underway in Eau Claire County for a 24-year-old man accused of abducting an employee of the Mukwonago Walmart early Monday morning.

She was able to get free from Mitchell Owens at a gas station in Eau Claire, and was with police in the city late Monday.

The Eau Claire Sheriff's Office believes Owens is in the Town of Seymour, armed with a rifle.

He was last seen in a black long-sleeved shirt, a green baseball hat and jeans.

 

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Sheboygan taxi driver attacked and robbed

June 9, 2015, 4:13 am

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SHEBOYGAN, WI (WTAQ) – Sheboygan police are looking for a robbery suspect.

Police say a taxi drove a man to the Sommers Trailer Court just before 8 p.m. Monday. Officers say the man attacked the taxi driver and took some money. The suspect then ran off.

Police do not believe the man is armed.

The suspect is described as a skinny black man, about 6′ to 6’2″. The man had a gaunt face, a mole or birthmark below his left eye and patchy facial hair.

If you have any information, you are asked to call Sheboygan police at (920) 459-3333.

Shot fired in Menasha in overnight incident

June 9, 2015, 5:08 am

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MENASHA, WI (WTAQ)- At least one shot was fired during an overnight disturbance in Menasha.

Police say 15 to 20 people were involved in the fight in the 500 block of Appleton Street.

At least one gunshot has been confirmed.

No one was hurt.

No one is in custody.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Menasha Police Department at 920-967-3500.

Police identify homicide victim found on UWGB campus

June 9, 2015, 8:22 am

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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Green Bay police have released the identity of the woman found inside a vehicle shot to death on the UW-Green Bay campus.

In a release Tuesday, 39-year-old Krystal Torres-Smith was found dead inside a vehicle parked at the Lambeau Cottage lot on Nicolet Drive early Monday morning.

Police say Torres-Smith, a mother of three living in Green Bay, was shot multiple times in an apparent homicide. The Brown County Medical Examiner's office says an autopsy on Torres-Smith has been completed.

Authorities go on to say that the homicide is not a random act and ask anyone who may have information about her death to contact them.

The investigation is ongoing and school officials say it's the first murder on campus-owned property in their history.

If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Green Bay Police department at 448-3200. If you prefer, you can remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers at (920) 432-STOP, on the web at www.432stop.com, or by texting GBTIP plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES).

Bellin Run brings out big corporate numbers

June 9, 2015, 10:51 am

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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Local runners and walkers are getting ready to kick it into high gear for this Saturday's 39th Belllin Run....and a big part of the participation is the numbers from the corporate world.

Like the race itself, the "Corporate Challenge" has been growing right along with the Bellin Run.

Assistant race director Linda Maxwell says they started with 28 companies.....now, there's more than 270 taking part.

Maxwell says that pencils out to about 7 thousand runners and walkers who've signed on through work.

The Bellin Run works through corporate leaders who talk up the race and get employees excited and involved.

Maxwell says the beauty of it, and a part of the growing numbers, is the corporate challenge isn't about beating another company's time.....it's just getting employees, no matter the skill level, to join in.

Once people realize it's not a competition with other runners and the time clock, she says the average person is more apt to sign on.

The bottom line, in addition to healthier employees, is a reduction in company paid insurance rates. Corporate Challenge participants also have speciality apparel, training schedules, team photos and more.

Appleton man arrested after he tried fleeing by getting into day care

June 9, 2015, 1:00 pm

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TOWN OF MENASHA, WI (WTAQ) - Police in the Town of Menasha say they arrested a man after he tried to get away from them by jumping a fence into a day care on Monday.

Around 3 p.m., an officer tried to pull over a car in the area of W. Wilson Avenue and S. Oneida Street. Police say the driver pulled into a parking lot, however it appeared he was trying to avoid them.

Officers say the 27-year-old Appleton man went through the lot and back on the road. He eventually pulled in to another parking lot, got out of his car and ran. His 25-year-old female passenger tried to drive off, but the officer stopped her.

At that point, the officer heard children screaming. He then saw the man trying to climb the fence surrounding a day care. Kids and staff at the day care panicked.

Officers say the man kept running to an empty apartment on Honey Lou Court, and was taken into custody while attempting to hide.

The man was arrested on charges of suspicion of disorderly conduct, trespassing and resisting arrests. He also had three outstanding warrants and was ticketed for driving with a suspended license.

The woman was cited for obstructing police as she lied to them about who the man was.

Both their identities have not been made public.