Oshkosh police warn of card-skimming devices on ATMs

April 18, 2013, 9:19 am

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OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) - Police in Oshkosh are warning about a scam involving card-skimming devices on ATMs.

Three people reported unauthorized transactions on their financial accounts on Wednesday to police. Officers say the victims had used an ATM machine in the 1600 block of West 20th Avenue last weekend.

Officers believe a skimming device had been placed on the ATM's card slot. The devices, which are designed to appear to be part of the machine, read the magnetic strips of cards that are used in the machine. The person who placed the device on the machine then returns to take it off, and has access to the accounts associated with cards used at the machine.

Police say if the ATM you are using appears to have an added part to the card reader, do not put your card in. Instead, report it to police or the financial institution as soon as possible.

Anyone with information about this week's incident is asked to call Oshkosh police at (920) 236-5700. Anonymous tips can also be left with Crime Stoppers by calling (920) 231-8477, text-messaging IGOTYA and the tip to 274637, or online at winnebagocrimestoppers.org.

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Police arrest suspect in Grand Chute robbery

April 18, 2013, 2:24 pm

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GRAND CHUTE, WI (WTAQ) - Police in Grand Chute say they've arrested a woman for a convenience store robbery.

Authorities say the 46-year-old Appleton woman robbed the Open Pantry on West Spencer St. on Sunday, April 7.

Investigators credit citizen tips and other law enforcement for aiding in the identification and arrest of the woman.

Police believe this is the same woman responsible for robbing an Appleton convenience store last December. 

In both incidents a weapon was threatened, but not displayed. No one was injured in either incident.

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April 18, 2013, 2:28 pm

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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Officials with the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon have announced what they will do on May 19th to pay tribute to the victims in the Boston Marathon bombing.

All runners in the distance events that Sunday will receive a blue and yellow "We Run as One" wristband in their race packets.

The wristbands will also be available at the expo on race weekend with 100 percent of proceeds going to One Fund Boston, Inc. 

In addition, a moment of silence will be observed prior to the start of the marathon.

Green Bay Packers 2013 schedule is revealed

April 18, 2013, 5:16 pm

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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - The National Football League has released the Green Bay Packers 2013 regular-season schedule.

• Sept. 8 at San Francisco, 3:25 p.m.
• Sept. 15 vs. Washington, 12 p.m.
• Sept. 22 at Cincinnati, 12 p.m.
• Sept. 29 BYE
• Oct. 6 vs. Detroit, 12 p.m.
• Oct. 13 at Baltimore, 12 p.m.
• Oct. 20 vs. Cleveland, 3:25 p.m.
• Oct. 27 at Minnesota, 7:30 p.m.
• Nov. 4 vs. Chicago, 7:40 p.m.
• Nov. 10 vs. Philadelphia, 12 p.m.
• Nov. 17 at New York Giants, 7:30 p.m.
• Nov. 24 vs. Minnesota, 12 p.m.
• Nov. 28 at Detroit, 11:30 a.m.
• Dec. 8 vs. Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.
• Dec. 15 at Dallas, 3:25 p.m.
• Dec. 22 vs. Pittsburgh, 3:25 p.m.
• Dec. 29 at Chicago, 12 p.m.

Charges expected for persons of interest in home burglary of dead elderly couple

April 18, 2013, 10:12 pm

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TOWN OF GRANT, WI (WTAQ) - The Shawano County Sheriff’s Department says they have identified two persons of interest involved in a burglary of a recently deceased elderly couple’s home. 

A day after their deaths, on January 9^th, a large amount of cash was taken from their Town of Grant home. 

Capt. Tom Tuma says a 32-year Junction City man and a 23-year-old Wisconsin Rapids woman were involved. 

Tuma says the male suspect is already behind bars elsewhere on different charges. 

They expect charges to be filed soon. 

Other law enforcement agencies are looking over the evidence gathered because it could be connected to other crimes around the state. 

WPS wraps up iCanConserve project in Allouez

April 18, 2013, 10:17 pm

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ALLOUEZ, WI (WTAQ) - A Wisconsin Public Service two-year pilot project in Allouez resulted in energy savings that could power 100 homes for an entire year. 

The “I Can Conserve” project involved more than 3,000 residents and business in the village.  

The goal was to find what incentives people need to change their energy habits.   WPS paid over $1.5million in incentives that included home energy reviews, having smart thermostats installed or getting people to change their energy rate.  The magic number for savings was $25 a month on their energy bill. 

Lynn Kroll is with WPS Community Relations says they will use what they learned to promote energy conservation across their service area. 

UPDATE: Everyone safe after boat capsizes in Lake Michigan

April 19, 2013, 5:37 am

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ALGOMA, WI (WTAQ) - Kewaunee County officials say everyone is okay after responding to a report of a boat capsizing in Lake Michigan.

Authorities said it happened in the harbor area of Algoma.

Officials tell FOX 11 that everyone is back on shore.

 

Student charged with dealing drugs on UWGB campus

April 19, 2013, 9:40 am

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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Officials say a UW-Green Bay student has been charged with dealing drugs from a residence hall on campus.

20-year-old Nathan Stadelmann is facing six charges, including maintaining a drug trafficking place, and possession with intent to deliver marijuana and LSD.

Stadelmann made an initial appearance in court Wednesday, and had his preliminary hearing scheduled for next week. He's being held in the Brown County jail on a $10,000 cash bond. The court also ordered him not to have contact with the school.

According to the criminal complaint, Stadelmann - who lists his address as Menominee Falls - told police he gets drugs from the Milwaukee area and brings them back to campus to sell. Police found drugs, scales and drug ledgers in his campus residence. 

A UWGB spokesperson says Stadelmann has been placed on 'emergency suspension' until a hearing can be held. 

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Former Dale town clerk convicted of theft

April 19, 2013, 9:44 am

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APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) - A former official with the Town of Dale has been convicted of using a municipal credit card for personal use.

Ex-clerk Marcia Kelly pled no contest to six counts of misconduct in office and two counts of theft Friday in Outagamie County court. 27 other counts were dismissed as part of a plea deal.

According to the criminal complaint, Kelly spent about $50,000. She used cards from the Wolf River Community Bank and Home Depot. She also opened two Sam's Club accounts for the town, but listed herself as the only authorized user.

The complaint shows Kelly used the cards for purchases at the Ho Chunk Casino in Baraboo, hotels in both Wisconsin and Illinois, phone bills, groceries, and gift cards. She allegedly used town funds to pay them off. 

According to online court records, a restitution hearing is scheduled for July 9.

The town's former treasurer, Erica Siewert, was sentenced to a year on probation for similar charges.

Jagemann Stamping says $20M expansion could mean additional 100 jobs

April 19, 2013, 2:37 pm

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MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ) - A Manitowoc stamping reports its $20 million dollar expansion plans could mean 100 additional jobs at its operation in northeast Wisconsin.

Jagemann Stamping makes bullet casings, connectors, hook-up banks for solar panels and automotive components.

The company is investing in new technology and equipment at the same time it expands its plant on Manitowoc’s east side by 50,000 square feet.

The expansion should be complete by the fourth quarter of 2013.

At that time, Jagemann Stamping will have a total workforce of 325.

Man killed by Town of Menasha cop after refusing to drop weapon

April 19, 2013, 6:22 pm

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TOWN OF MENASHA, WI (WTAQ) - A man is dead after being shot by a Town of Menasha Police officer at an apartment complex on Calumet Street. 

Police received a call shortly after 5 p.m. Friday night to the Scottsdale Apartments from a man who was threatening to harm himself. 

Officers entered the apartment with a shield where a shadowy figure holding a long gun pointed outward could be seen in the hallway.

The man refused to drop his weapon after an officer ordered him to drop it. 

A 17-year veteran with the police department fired two shots. 

The man was later pronounced dead. 

The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department is leading the investigation in the use of deadly force.

"This is one of those days that no law enforcement agency wants to force"  said Officer Jason Weber with Town of Menasha Police.

Ashwaubenon stabbing suspect at-large

April 21, 2013, 11:45 am

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ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ) - Authorities are on the hunt for a man who allegedly stabbing another man in Ashwaubenon early Sunday.

Officials say it happened in the 2600 block of Babcock Road around 3:15 a.m.

Authorities say a 32-year-old man was stabbed in the abdomen during a fight. Officials say he was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The suspect has been identified as 50-year-old Kenneth H. Matthews.

Anyone with information is asked to call Ashwaubenon Public Safety at (920) 492-2995. You can also call CrimeStoppers at (920) 432-STOP (7867).

Green Bay Metro pushing ADA paratransit riders to take the bus instead

April 21, 2013, 10:58 pm

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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Green Bay Metro is looking to push some of its 3,500 monthly ADA paratransit riders to take the bus instead. 

Transit Director Tom Wittig hopes the 12-month pilot program will help taxpayers save a couple thousand dollars a month.

A one-way paratransit rider cost taxpayers $24 in subsidies.  They also pay a $3 fee for a one way trip.  But if they start taking the bus instead, it will be free.  Up to one attendant can also travel on the bus for free. 

Wittig says this is an option for paratransit riders.  There won’t be a fee for them, plus they will have the convenience of traveling on any of the fixed route buses when they want. 

Paratransit riders have to call 48-hours in advance. 

Area colleges have events to mark Earth Week

April 22, 2013, 12:00 am

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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Northeast Wisconsin colleges are taking part in both Earth Day and Earth Week events beginning today.

At UW-Green Bay, Environmental Management and Business Institute Associate Director John Arendt says Earth Week has grown because there's a lot of ground to cover.

"Sustainability is one prong, climate change is another, looking at our food is another," Arendt says. "Everywhere you turn, there's an environmental impact."

Arendt says that's led to an increase in the number of students interested in learning about the environment and educating themselves.

This week's events begin at 6 p.m. with a panel discussion about how safe our food is, followed by a screening of film maker Jeremy Seifert's newest film entitled, "GMO OMG".

Meantime at St. Norbert College in De Pere, the Environmental Club has planned one event for each day this week. 

Malorie Imhoff says she's excited to get fellow students involved.

"Get people to understand the little things they do each day can make a difference," Inhoff says. "Things like recycling, planting a tree, picking up a piece of garbage on your way to class."

Clerk hurt in armed robbery

April 22, 2013, 3:20 am

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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Green Bay Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Monday morning at approximately 3:33 a.m. at the Kwik Trip, 1871 Shawano Avenue.

Two suspects entered the store, with one suspect holding a knife to a clerks throat while the other suspect stole beer. Both suspects fled on foot prior to police arrival.

The clerk sustained minor injuries. 

Suspect #1 is white male, 6' with brown hair, black bandana and hooded sweatshirt. Suspect #2 is white male, 5'5" wearing a purple and black hoodie.

If you have any information regarding this incident please contact the Green Bay Police department at (920) 448-3200.

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Winnebago County DA to investigate officer-involved shooting

April 22, 2013, 8:26 am

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TOWN OF MENASHA, WI (WTAQ) - The Winnebago County district attorney says he will conduct a thorough investigation into the fatal shooting of 66 year old Wilson A. Lutz.

The DA will determine whether a Town of Menasha police officer was justified when he shot Lutz twice at an apartment complex last Friday night.

Lutz was armed and had threatened to harm himself over the ending of a relationship.

Police say an officer with 17 years of experience shot Lutz when he refused to drop his weapon and pointed it at officers.

District Attorney Christian Gossett says the investigation will be completed as quickly as possible based on community interests and the needs of the police department. The officer is on paid leave.

Cost of decommissioning Kewaunee Power Station near $1 billion

April 22, 2013, 8:32 am

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KEWAUNEE, WI (WTAQ) - After the Kewaunee Power Station shuts down, owner Dominion Resources will have 60 years to clean up the location and turn it into what is called a “greenfield site.”

Experts are putting the cost of decommissioning the nuclear reactor at almost a billion dollars.

The plant is scheduled to close May 7th, ending hundreds of good jobs for that part of eastern Wisconsin.

All buildings will be torn down and low-level radioactive waste shipped out of state. Spent fuel will be held there until 2021, when the U.S. Department of Energy says it will start accepting nuclear waste from commercial reactors.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is holding a meeting Wednesday in Kewaunee.

Officials warn of scam involving medical equipment

April 22, 2013, 8:46 am

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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is warning people living in northeast Wisconsin about a possible scam.

Senior residents in Appleton and Green Bay have told the state agency about calls they’ve received, telling them to expect a piece of medical equipment they never ordered.

No one has been victimized to this point.

State officials say if you get a call like that you should hang up immediately and don’t press any keys to continue. You should then call police or the state hotline at 1-800-422-7128.

St. Anthony Parish school renovations half way done after arson

April 22, 2013, 12:02 pm

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OCONTO FALLS, WI (WTAQ) - Remodeling and renovation work on the Saint Anthony Catholic School is said to be about halfway completed.

The Oconto Falls school held its annual auction last weekend. Students are currently attending class in a temporary facility after an arson fire caused an estimated $2 million damage last year.

Seventeen year old Vincent Enneper was pleaded guilty to starting that fire.

School officials say they hope to have all the work on the school completed by this June.

Emergency management officials review plans to deal with fertilizer plants incidents

April 22, 2013, 12:07 pm

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PULASKI, WI (WTAQ) - The explosion of a fertilizer plant in Texas has some Wisconsin emergency planners revisiting their plans for storage facilities like the one flattened by a blast last week.

Pulaski is home to a plant where dry fertilizer, liquid fertilizer, propane, diesel fuel, gasoline and anhydrous ammonia are all stored.

Brown County emergency management officials say most of the village of Pulaski would be vulnerable to a similar disaster.

The Pulaski fire station is right in the middle of the vulnerability zone.

That site is actually only one of 130 such locations with dangerous chemicals in Brown County.