Attempted child abduction in De Pere

August 27, 2015, 6:37 am

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De Pere, WI (WTAQ) - De Pere police are investigating an attempted child abduction on the east side of the city.

A 14-year-old girl says she was walking in the 1700 block of Merrill Street, which is near the high school, just before 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, when a man tried to get her into his vehicle.

She wasn't hurt and was able to run away.

The suspect is described as a white man, about 60 to 65 years old.

He has white hair, a scruffy beard and a raspy voice.

Officials say he was driving a tan or champagne colored single cab truck that had rust on the wheel wells on the driver's side.

Anyone with information is asked to call Green Bay area Crime Stoppers at 920-432-7867

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Major development proposed for Green Bay's eastside

August 27, 2015, 6:40 am

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Green Bay, WI (WTAQ) - Major development plans were revealed Wednesday evening for Green Bay's east side.  

Festival Foods and Kwik Trip have a plan to build a supermarket and a convenience store on University Avenue.

Both stores would be in the 2400 block of University Avenue.

The plan also calls for removing part of University Avenue, and making it into a parking lot.  

The Festival store would be slightly larger than its Bellevue location.  

It would employ about 240 people, 72 full-time and 160 part-time. 

But Mark Ernst, a business owner on University Avenue, doesn't think the plan has been well thought out.

He's concerned about increased traffic and the survival of established businesses in the area.

Never the less, the goal is to get city council approval this fall, break ground next spring, and open in the fall of 2016.

Garage fire in Appleton

August 27, 2015, 7:34 am

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APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) - A garage fire in Appleton caused over $100,000 in damage.

Firefighters were called around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday to a garage on N. Linwood Avenue.

When crews arrived, they saw heavy smoke and flames coming from the garage.

No one was hurt, but 3 people were displaced. 

A cause of the fire remains under investigation.

House fire in Green Bay displaces 4 residents

August 27, 2015, 7:36 am

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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - A house fire in Green Bay Wednesday night puts four people out of a home.

Fire crews were called to the home on St. Ann Drive around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday.

The Green Bay Metro Fire Department says the blaze was in the attic of the house.

No word yet on a cause, but officials say there's about $30,000 in damage.

 

Oshkosh Corp. unveils new light tactical vehicle

August 27, 2015, 7:42 am

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OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) - The head of the Oshkosh Corporation says the U.S. military might not be the only customer for its new grade of light tactical vehicles.

Charles Szews says his firm will start marketing the product to our allies -- and there could be a significant demand.

On Tuesday, Oshkosh beat out three others to win a $6.7 billion contract for an initial run of 17,000 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles that will replace the basic Humvee.

The Army eventually expects to buy 50,000 vehicles, and the Marines plan to get 5,500. The Oshkosh contract could eventually stretch to $30 billion, the highest in the history of the long-time military vehicle maker.

The deal guarantees up to a quarter-century of work for thousands of Oshkosh employees and related parts' suppliers.

Oshkosh showed off a prototype of the new product to local officials Wednesday.

(Story courtesy of Wheeler News Service)

Letroy Guion's 3 game suspension upheld by the NFL

August 27, 2015, 2:18 pm

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NEW YORK (WTAQ) - Letroy Guion has been suspended without pay for the first three games of the 2015 season for his offseason arrest, losing his appeal in the case.

Guion was notified of the 3 game ban this week.

He was suspended by the league after an offseason arrest during which police seized more than $190,000 in cash, 357 grams of marijuana and an unloaded gun in his truck.

The Packers have been preparing themselves for a suspension ever since his arrest but were hoping for only a game or two after Guion paid a $5,000 fine in a plea deal to avoid prosecution.

Guion will lose nearly a half-million dollars in salary. He is projected as a starting defensive end for the Packers.

(Story courtesy of Wheeler News Service)

3 offensive linemen, Aaron Rodgers may sit out Packers next preseason game

August 27, 2015, 2:19 pm

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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Of Green Bay's five starting offensive linemen, three of them are expected to miss Saturday nights preseason home game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lambeau Field.

David Bakhtiari remains sidelined with a knee injury, Josh Sitton has been out all week with a knee injury and T.J. Lang has been sidelined with the concussion he received in last week's game at Pittsburgh.

It means quarterback Aaron Rodgers will play very little, if at all on Saturday.

With Scott Tolzien sidelined with a concussion, the Packers will have two quarterbacks left. Former Whitewater star Matt Blanchard and the Packers' 5th-round draft pick, Brett Hundley out of UCLA are expected to split playing time on Saturday night.

Coach Mike McCarthy said both will likely get a chance to face Philadelphia's top defense, depending of course how long the Eagles play their one's.

After Jordy Nelson was lost for the season with an ACL injury, Aaron Rodgers told reporters Wednesday that he's gotten enough work in to be ready for the September 13th opener at Chicago.

(Story courtesy of Wheeler News Service)

Fox Cities Restaurant Week is here

August 27, 2015, 2:43 pm

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APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) - The first ever Fox Cities Restaurant Week began on Thursday.

30 participating restaurants are taking part, by offering diners price-fixed, 3 course menus for lunch and dinner.

Prices are $12 for lunch, and $25 or $35 for dinner. You can see a full list of restaurants and menus here.

The volunteer-driven event runs through next Thursday, and was inspired by other restaurant week's in Green Bay, Milwaukee and Madison.

 

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Valley Value Cinema in Appleton closing

August 27, 2015, 2:48 pm

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APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) - Officials with Marcus Theaters say that Appleton's Valley Value Cinema will close after Labor Day.

The last business day for the cinema at 2165 S. Memorial Drive will be on September 7.

Officials cite the limited availability of 35 mm film in the market. With the venue not bringing in enough attendance, the cost to upgrade the theater with digital projection technology would be too expensive.

The 14 employees at Valley Value will be offered jobs at Marcus' other theaters in the area.

People can still enjoy movies at the Appleton East and Hollywood Cinemas locations.

Composite sketch released for suspect in Fox River Trail attack

August 27, 2015, 2:58 pm

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BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ) - The Brown County Sheriff's Office has released a composite sketch of a suspect believed to be the suspect in a strong-armed robbery earlier this month.

Deputies say a 14-year-old boy was riding his bicycle on the Fox River Trail on August 7 when a man riding on a rusty, motorized bike came up behind him and knocked him off his bike into some brush.

According to the teen, the man was trying to steal his headphones wrapped around the handlebars of his bike.

The two scuffled and the suspect gave up and left the scene, which was near mile marker 9 in the Town of Rockland. That's just south of De Pere.

The suspect is described as white, in his 20s, about 6' tall, weighing about 130 pounds.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Brown County Sheriff's Office at (920) 448-4230.

Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward by calling Crime Stoppers at (920) 432-7867 or text GBTIP and your tip to 274637 (crimes).

Omro man killed in motorcycle crash identified

August 28, 2015, 8:14 am

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OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) - A man killed in an Oshkosh motorcycle crash has been publicly identified as 49-year-old Darwin Grignon of Omro.

Police say his bike struck a curb and a utility pole last Saturday night in downtown Oshkosh.

The crash is still being investigated.

(Story courtesy of Wheeler News Service)

Heavy rain, possible storms across Wisconsin today and tomorrow

August 28, 2015, 9:15 am

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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Heavy rains are in the forecast this afternoon through tonight in southern, central, and east central Wisconsin.

The National Weather Service says some areas can expect an inch of rain or more from the downpours. But no severe thunderstorms are predicted anywhere in the Badger State.

The rains are expected to leave the state by tomorrow afternoon.

Clear skies and warmer temperatures are then predicted at least through Tuesday, with highs in the 80s each day.

(Story courtesy of Wheeler News Service)

Green Bay police identify man found in East River

August 28, 2015, 9:56 am

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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - The man recovered from the East River in Green Bay on August 22nd has been identified.

Green Bay police issued a statement Friday saying the man has been identified as 47-year-old Christopher Lee Wittman of Green Bay.

Authorities were called just before noon last Saturday from people using the bike trails along the river. They reported seeing a body lying face down.

Police say the death is being investigated as an accidental drowning and that an autopsy was performed. However, the P.D. has not released any other information at this time.

More reports, sketch released in search for De Pere attempted abduction suspect

August 28, 2015, 10:09 am

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DE PERE, WI (WTAQ) - Police in De Pere have released a composite sketch of the suspect in an attempted child abduction.

On Wednesday, police say a 14-year-old girl was walking in the 1700 block of Merrill Street near the high school when a man tried to get her into his vehicle.

The girl was not hurt and ran inside the school to notify officials.

She described the man as 60 to 65-years-old with white hair, scruffy beard, dirty baseball cap and a raspy voice. He was driving an older model tan/champagne colored single cab open bed truck, with heavy rust around the driver-side wheel wells.

Police also say several calls from residents indicate they've seen a man with a similar description near a De Pere elementary school.

Authorities got reports of a man with a similar description and vehicle near Susan Altmayer School. Some of the calls said they saw the man photographing children and the school.

If anyone has any information, please call the De Pere Police Department at (920) 339-4084.

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August 28, 2015, 10:46 am

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Green Bay, WI (WTAQ) - 8th District Congressman Reid Ribble moves out of the U-S capital, and behind the counter at a Green Bay Kwik Trip.

He's not demoted....but is doing some research on proposed legislation that would impact your financial security. 

Places where you swipe a card to pay for gas can be the target for identity thieves..

He thinks we're moving to a place where a PIN and chip would be required when you fill up.

There's also legislation that would require calorie labels on the sandwiches and snacks you buy at convenience stores.

All the way to things like pickles or mustard.

Ribble says that might be going too far.

And it shouldn't be up to the stores to list the calories for condiments.

The National Association of Convenience Stores says stores, that sell fuel, serve about 11-hundred customers a day.

In 2013, the industry hit $695.5 billion in sales.

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Green Bay Packers host Philadelphia Eagles in tonight's preseason game

August 29, 2015, 7:13 am

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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Fans filling Lambeau Field won't see much of Aaron Rodgers tonight in the third NFL preseason game for 2015.  

Three starters on the offensive line aren't playing against the Philadelphia Eagles and coach Mike McCarthy won't want to risk his franchise quarterback.

Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford may play more, just because he's missed so much time the last few seasons. Philadelphia coach Chip Kelly says, if it rains, Bradford may spend more time on the sidelines.

Kickoff for the game against the Philadelphia Eagles is 7:00 p.m. Packers Preview begins at 5 p.m. on 1360/97.5 WTAQ News Talk Sports.

There is a slight chance of rain in Green Bay and the temperature should be in the upper 60s at kickoff.

(Story courtesy of Wheeler News Service)

Propane truck crash leaves 4 people hurt in Greenville

August 30, 2015, 7:05 am

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GREENVILLE, WI (WTAQ) - A rollover crash involving a propane truck injured four people in Outagamie County Saturday.

Authorities say it happened around 4:45 p.m. on Ponderosa Drive in the Town of Greenville.

Sheriff's deputies say another vehicle was involved. The truck rested against a power pole during the crash, according to deputies. No power outages were reported.

Officials say the 4 people hurt were taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Motorcycle driver critically hurt in Oshkosh crash

August 30, 2015, 7:08 am

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OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) - A motorcycle versus car crash in Oshkosh leaves one man critically injured.

Oshkosh police say both vehicles were driving northbound on S. Main Street when they collided at 15th Avenue Saturday night.

A 27-year-old Omro man is listed in critical condition. The car's driver, a 46-year-old Pickett woman, was not hurt.

The investigation is ongoing.

One arrest in Town of Menasha shooting- police investigate

August 31, 2015, 1:40 am

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TOWN OF MENASHA, WI (WTAQ)— One arrest has been made and the investigation continues following a shooting in the Town of Menasha.  

Officers were called to an apartment building on the 300 block of Wilson Avenue just after 8 p.m. Sunday.

Once they arrived, police found a group of people who were involved in a fight.

Witnesses believe one or two shots were fired. Police say they did find evidence that someone fired a gun.

No one was hurt. The man under arrest is facing charges of having a gun without the proper permit.

Green Bay car crash victims I-D'd

August 31, 2015, 7:52 am

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Green Bay, WI (WTAQ) - Green Bay police have identified the two men killed in a car crash last week on the city's eastside.  

40 year old Rick Latour and 27 year old Shawn Schley, both of Green Bay, were killed when their car slammed into Hernandez Tire Shop on Irwin Avenue early Thursday morning.

Latour was driving.

The medical examiner says the men were killed in the crash, not the subsequent fire which destroyed the building.  

Toxicology test results could take several weeks.