James Parrish will stand trial in Green Bay arson case

May 31, 2013, 11:22 am

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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - A Green Bay man accused of trying to burn down a business will stand trial.

53-year-old James Parrish is facing charges of arson with a hate crime enhancer, first-degree recklessly endangering safety and carrying a concealed weapon.

Back in March, prosecutors say Parrish set a fire at the Dollar Land store, 1020 North Irwin Ave. The store was previously known as Beach Road Liquor.

Witnesses told police a man walked into the store and poured a liquid onto the cash register and set it on fire. Witnesses pointed Parrish out, walking away as authorities arrived.

Parrish is due back in court to enter a plea June 17.

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Questions raised over hotel room tax being applied to Packers party houses

May 31, 2013, 1:40 pm

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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - A hotel tax commission in the Green Bay area is considering the idea of enforcing those who rent “Packer party houses” near Lambeau Field to pay the area’s 10-percent tax hotel rooms.

Lawry Larson of the area’s Room Tax Commission says the houses provide overnight beds, just like hotels – so it’s only fair that their users pay the tax.

The houses are tucked into neighborhoods close to the stadium.

They’re decorated in Packer green-and-gold, and groups pay up to four-thousand-dollars to rent the houses on Game-Days.

Owners of the party houses say they’d be tougher to rent if the tax had to be applied.

City laws require the tax for those places, but officials say they have not properly enforced it.

Rental owner Nick Cialdella said if they have to pay the tax, the houses should also get other benefits that hotels have – like special zoning, parking lots, and signs. He said their close residential neighbors wouldn’t want that.

Fire pit blaze damages De Pere house

June 2, 2013, 10:57 am

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DE PERE, WI (WTAQ) - Fire damages a De Pere home Sunday.

Crews get the call to the 1200 block of Carmen Court just before 7:50 a.m.

Authorities say the blaze started behind the home and then spread to the siding on the house. The flames continued from the siding to the attic and roof trusses.

Crews were able to control the fire within 10 minutes.

Officials say most of the damage is to the attic and the structure of the home, but the garage and the structure where the fire started also suffered some smoke and water damage. The total cost of damage from the fire is estimated at $30,000.

An investigation found disposing ashes from a fire pit caused the fire.

No one was injured.

Investigation underway into Door County plane crash

June 2, 2013, 11:00 am

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STURGEON BAY, WI (WTAQ) - A plane crash at Door County Cherryland Airport is under investigation.

According to the Door County Sheriffs Department, the crash happened on Saturday at the airport near Sturgeon Bay. There was one minor injury in the crash.

No other information is being released at this time.

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating.

Three arrested in Forest County pharmacy robbery

June 2, 2013, 11:03 am

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LAONA, WI (WTAQ) - Authorities have arrested three people in connection with a Forest County pharmacy robbery.

Sheriff's responded to a burglar alarm at the Laona Pharmacy in Laona just before 1 a.m. Tuesday.

Officers found the building had been broken into and prescription drugs were taken.

Oconto Police helped in the investigation and assisted in issuing a search warrant for three people of interest Friday.

Deputies arrested a 17-year-old girl, 22-year-old Jason Delebreau and 19-year-old Jamie Delebreau Friday on charges related to the burglary.

The three suspects were taken into custody, and officials say one more arrest in the case is pending.

Fire on Shawano County highway Saturday

June 2, 2013, 11:05 am

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ROSE LAWN, WI (WTAQ) - Firefighters battled a fire Saturday in the Shawano County town of Rose Lawn.

It happened on Highway 156 near Highway 55 just before 3:25 p.m.

Shawano County sheriff's say they don't know if there are any injuries from the blaze or what caused it.

The Pulaski Tri-County Fire Department responded to the fire.

Truck hits pedestrian bridge on Highway 441 Monday

June 3, 2013, 7:14 am

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APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) - Authorities in the Fox Valley say a dump truck hit a pedestrian bridge Monday morning, causing heavy traffic delays.

It happened around 5:15 a.m. at the bridge at South Carpenter Street.

The dump box of the truck was lodged against the bridge as a result of the crash.

The right lane of Highway 441 southbound at Telulah Avenue is expected to be closed for hours.

The bridge will be examined for structural damage.

Kaukauna man sets new record in cheese curd eating contest

June 3, 2013, 7:26 am

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LITTLE CHUTE, WI (WTAQ) - Can you woof down a half pound of cheese curds in less than two minutes?

Tim Swokowski of Kaukauna set a new record over the weekend, when he won the curd eating contest at the Great Wisconsin Cheese Festival in Little Chute.

He ate a half-pound of the rubbery curds in 1 minute, 46 seconds. That’s 21 seconds ahead of the previous record of 2:07.

The contest has been taking place for 25 years. S

wokowski says it’s a lot harder to swallow cheese than you might think – and you need plenty of water to help get it all down. He says the big secret is to eat chunks of cheese, and not do a lot of chewing.

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Cabela's new Ashwaubenon store to open July 25

June 3, 2013, 11:31 am

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ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ) - Officials with Cabela's says the new store in Ashwaubenon will hold a grand opening ceremony on July 25.

The Nebraska-based outdoor retail chain says a ribbon cutting is planned for 10:45 a.m., with the store near the Lombardi Avenue-Highway 41 interchange opening for business at 11 a.m.

Cabela's officials say the opening day will kickoff a weekend of outdoor-themed events.

The 100,000-square-foot outdoor supply store is being built on land the Green Bay Packers own. The store is expected to employ more than 200 people.

It is the third Cabela’s in Wisconsin, with other locations in Richfield and Prairie du Chien.

Oneida Tribe breaks ground on $28M casino expansion projects

June 3, 2013, 11:35 am

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ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ) - Oneida Nation tribal officials say their casinos will soon get a $28 million upgrade.

A groundbreaking ceremony was held Monday at the Main Casino, located at 2020 Airport Drive. 

Officials say they want to enhance the entertainment attraction of its main casino in Ashwaubenon through this remodel and expansion.

At the main casino location, a 10,000 square foot sports bar will occupy what is now the VIP player parking lot. The casino will also add a food court with three separate dining selections.

Oneida Casino's gaming director says many of these suggestions came from guests at the casino, including the new 5,000 square foot smoke-free gaming section.

A country-themed bar and grill will open at the Mason Street casino location.

Gaming leaders say this is the first major renovation to the property since it opened in December 1993.

Man, woman cited for stealing from St. Vincent de Paul donation drop boxes

June 3, 2013, 1:23 pm

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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Green Bay police have ticketed a man and woman seen in video surveillance stealing from donation drop boxes for St. Vincent de Paul. 

The couple also involved their two kids in the theft. 

Last month, police released photos and video of numerous families stealing from the drop boxes for the non-profit Christian organization.   

The group sells the items in order to pay for programs that help families in need. 

The man and woman admitted to the theft saying they needed clothes. 

Both were given three citations for theft.  Each fine is for $366. 

13-year-old boy hurt in tractor accident

June 4, 2013, 7:07 am

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TOWN OF WAUPACA, WI (WTAQ) - Authorities in Waupaca County say a 13-year-old boy was hurt after a tractor rolled on top of him.

Sheriff's officials say it happened on Belleview Lane in the Town of Waupaca around 10 p.m. Monday.

Authorities say the boy lost control of the tractor and rolled it onto its side. His leg was pinned underneath the cab of the tractor.

The boy was flown to a hospital, but his condition is unknown.

Gas prices in Northeast Wisconsin close to $4 mark

June 4, 2013, 7:11 am

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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - The price at the pump is jumping in parts of Northeast Wisconsin.

Drivers in the Green Bay area are now paying $3.97 a gallon for regular unleaded. That's up about 10 cents from Sunday.

In the Appleton area, drivers are seeing prices around $3.92 a gallon. And in Gillett, at least one station is selling gas for $3.99.

Triple AAA says the increase is being blamed on problems at several Midwest refineries.

Jake Wohlrabe pleads not guilty to several robberies

June 4, 2013, 7:13 am

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APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) - A suspect in several Appleton robberies has pleaded not guilty.

20-year-old Jake Wohlrabe of Waupaca was arrested in April after a burglar alarm went off at a gas station on Northland Avenue.

Investigators say he confessed to burglarizing the gas station, as well as several previous burglaries.

No trial date has been set.

Green Bay will host veterans job fair June 18

June 4, 2013, 11:32 am

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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Green Bay will host a job fair for military veterans and their spouses later this month.

The "Hiring our Heroes - Green Bay" event is sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Lockheed Martin. It'll take place at The Meadows Banquet and Conference Center, 850 Kepler Drive, on June 18.

Organizers say more than 60 employers are expected at the event, ranging from large national companies to smaller local companies.

The event is also set to include a workshop that features one-on-one mentoring sessions on resume building, job search tools and interviewing techniques.

The job fair is set to run from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Although walk-in job seekers are allowed, people planning to attend are asked to register for free at hoh.greatjob.net.

Veterans must provide proof of service.

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Gov. Scott Walker announces UW tuition freeze

June 4, 2013, 11:35 am

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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has announced a tuition freeze at UW System schools.

On Tuesday, Governor Walker talked about the decision during a stop at UW-Green Bay.

UW students last year saw a between 6 and 6.5% tuition hike. 

This tuition freeze announcement comes as the Joint Finance Committee meets in Madison, discussing the state budget.

Previously, the UW System has had issues with funding cuts in Walker’s budget proposal.

However, an audit in April showed a $648.2 million UW System-wide surplus, which caused some Republicans in the Legislature to call for a possible tuition refund.

UPDATE: Details released on emergency landing of sky diving plane

June 4, 2013, 12:12 pm

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STURGEON BAY, WI (WTAQ) - A small engine sky diving plane made an emergency landing on Saturday morning in Door County and flipped upside down upon touching down. 

The pilot, 50-year-old Michael Delain suffered minor injuries and was able to walk away. 

It landed just before 11:30 a.m. at Door County Cherryland Airport after just releasing sky drivers. 

The plane was about 1,200 ft in the air when the engine died and he couldn’t get is started again.

The Sheriff’s Department says the Cessna 206 crashed about 200 feet short of the runway. Delain told authorities that he believed all three wheels hit at the same time and the nose went to the ground. The momentum flipped the plane onto its wings. 

The plan is registered with Out of the Blue Skydiving, LLC based in Penrose, Colorado. 

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating. 

Sheboygan Falls teen pleads no contest to killing great-grandmother

June 4, 2013, 3:19 pm

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SHEBOYGAN, WI (WTAQ) - A Sheboygan Falls teen charged with killing his great-grandmother with the help of his friend has pleaded no contest to first degree homicide as part of a plea deal. 

Antonio Barbeau and Nathan Paape allegedly killed 76-year-old Barbara Olson last September with a hatchet and hammer. 

Barbeau was the supposed mastermind. 

They ransacked her place, stole money and her car, and were going to try to pin the crime on a car-thief. 

Under the plea agreement with Sheboygan County prosecutors, they will request Barbeau not be eligible for parole for 35-years.

Paape pleaded not guilty, and heads to trial June 17^th. 

State budget panel approves $4.6M for tuberculosis outbreak in Sheboygan Co.

June 4, 2013, 8:09 pm

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SHEBOYGAN, WI (WTAQ) - The legislative joint committee on finance has approved $4.6 million to cover the containment costs of an outbreak of tuberculosis in Sheboygan County. 

In April, eight members of an extended family tested positive for active TB.  The Department of Health Services says several additional family members may also be infected with TB.

State Health Officer Dr. Henry Anderson says one case is resistant to multiple drugs but that doesn’t mean that they can’t be treated. 

TB drugs are expensive and also labor intensive, requiring daily doses administered by a health care professional.  Anderson says prolonged treatment may last up to two years and the drugs for one patient costs around $250,000.

Anderson says an active TB patient could lead to an upwards of 50 other people being tested. Sheboygan County health officials have already tested classmates of two high school students as well as two family members work associates. 

All of the active TB patients are confided to their homes. 

Counterfeit money thrown on Oshkosh streets

June 5, 2013, 7:13 am

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OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) - Police in Oshkosh are investigating after thousands of dollars in fake money was thrown on city streets.

Authorities say around 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, there were $20 and $100 bills thrown over several blocks near the area of Jackson Street and Murdock Avenue.

A couple people picked up some of the bills and brought them to the police department.   Those people told police several others stopped and picked up more bills.

Oshkosh Police want people who grabbed the money to bring it to the police department.

Businesses are being asked to check money they take in today.

If you have any information, call the police department at (920) 236-5700.