Matthews, Lacy dealing with injuries for Packers

December 24, 2013, 7:25 am

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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - The Packers may have to move forward without linebacker Clay Matthews.

He reinjured his previously broken right thumb in last Sunday's home loss to Pittsburgh. Coach Mike McCarthy said Monday that his training staff, "didn't feel good about the injury, so we're still working through the process."  

Matthews broke the base of his right thumb on October 6th against Detroit. The four-time Pro Bowler leads Green Bay with seven-and-a-half sacks this season -- four-and-a-half of which came in the 7 games since he returned from his initial injury.

Also, the Packers are not sure whether they'll have running back Eddie Lacy for Sunday's divisional showdown at Chicago. Lacy aggravated his sprained right ankle against the Steelers.  

McCarthy said Lacy won't practice until Thursday, and they'll have a better of his status then.  

Receiver and kick returner Randall Cobb will get more practice time this week. He broke a bone in his right leg in mid-October, and he remains on the injured reserve-designated to return list. 

(Story courtesy of Wheeler News Service)

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Tickets pricey, but available for Sunday's NFC North Championship game

December 24, 2013, 7:28 am

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CHICAGO (WTAQ) - If you want to give Packer-Bear tickets for Christmas, you'll have to really open your wallet.  

The ticket search engine Tiq-IQ says the average price is $427 to get into Sunday's contest in Chicago that will determine the NFC North champion.

The winner of the Green Bay-Chicago game will win the division crown and a playoff berth. The loser goes home in second place, and will have to watch the playoffs on TV.  

Tuesday morning, both the Ticketmaster Ticket Exchange and StubHub were selling seats for as low as $170 apiece. They're located in the nosebleed sections in a corner of Soldier Field.  

The weather shouldn't be a problem. Highs Sunday are predicted in the upper 20's. And just as reminder -- the kickoff was moved from Noon to 3:25 p.m.

(Story courtesy of Wheeler News Service)

Wisconsin gets extra round of White Christmas

December 25, 2013, 7:30 am

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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Most of Wisconsin has received a fresh blanket of snow, making for an even whiter Christmas than it already was.  

One-and-a-half to 4 inches of new snow fell Tuesday night and early Wednesday in the northern two-thirds of the state. It was still coming down at 5 a.m., but it was expected to leave soon after. 

The final winter weather advisory expired at 5 a.m. in the Green Bay region.

Temperatures warmed up on Christmas Eve, and many places remained in the teens overnight. No place in Wisconsin reported below-zero readings.  

Meanwhile, another low pressure system is expected to arrive in Wisconsin around mid-afternoon Wednesday. Up to one-and-a-half inches are possible through Christmas Night. South central areas could get the most.  

A brief warm-up is expected through the end of the week. By Saturday, highs could be above freezing in the south. Arctic air could return early next week.

(Story courtesy of Wheeler News Service)

Overnight fatal in Oconto County

December 26, 2013, 7:42 am

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LITTLE SUAMICO, WI (WTAQ) -  A 21-year-old Green Bay woman is dead after an overnight crash in Oconto County. It happened after 10:30 p.m. Wednesday on Highway 41-141 in the Town of Little Suamico.  Cops say the vehicle was going southbound when the driver lost control south of County Highway S. The vehicle went into the ditch and flipped. The driver was thrown from the vehicle. She was the only person inside.  The crash is still under investigation. 

Potentially dangerous domestic violence call for Green Bay PD

December 26, 2013, 7:44 am

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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Green Bay Police respond to a domestic disturbance in the 1800 block of Badger Street this morning (THUR). The victims ex boyfriend broke into her apartment around 3:am, prevented her from calling police and threatened to kill her with a claw hammer and knife, and then commit suicide. Officers responded to the apartment in time to prevent the victim from being seriously injured. The 25 year old man was arrested on a list of felony charges.  

Looking for answers in a Christmas fire in Oconto

December 26, 2013, 7:47 am

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OCONTO, WI (WTAQ) - The state Fire Marshal is helping local authorities figure out the cause of an early Christmas morning blaze that heavily damaged a bar in downtown Oconto.  Fire-fighters were called just after midnight to the Log Jam Tavern.  The bar was closed for Christmas Eve.  Nobody was inside, and no one was hurt fighting the blaze. Damages estimates are just under $100 thousand dollars.

A-Rod is OK to play

December 26, 2013, 12:00 pm

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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -  Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will return to start Sunday's game for the NFC North title against the Chicago Bears.  Coach Mike McCarthy announced today (Thur) that Rodgers will be back after missing seven games because of a left collarbone injury. Green Bay (7-7-1) is 2-5-1 since Rodgers went down during a loss to Chicago on November 4th.  But the Packers have managed to hang on with a shot to win a third straight division title with a victory over the Bears at Soldier Field.   

Manitowoc PD investigates home invasion

December 26, 2013, 12:33 pm

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MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ) - Manitowoc Police are looking for two suspects in a home invasion this morning (THUR).  Police say the men entered a home in the 1300 block of South 9th Street, flashed handguns and demanded the homeowner give them money.  They took her cash and ran off.  No one was hurt.  Suspects are described black males in their late teens or early 20's.  One man was wearing a ski-mask, the other had their hair in corn-rows.  Both were last seen heading south on South 9th Street. 

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Alcohol a possible factor in Appleton crash

December 26, 2013, 12:48 pm

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APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) - Four people went to the hospital Thursday morning after a three-vehicle crash in Appleton.  Police say the driver of a car headed north on S. Kensington Dr. hit a truck at the intersection with E. College Ave.  A van was also involved.   A 56-year-old Neenah woman who was riding in the car suffered life-threatening injuries. Two other people in the car, and the driver of the truck went to the hospital for injuries that aren't as serious.  The driver of the van wasn't hurt.  Police say the driver of the car that allegedly caused the crash may have been drinking.

UPDATE: Duplex fire in Ashwaubenon

December 27, 2013, 3:07 am

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ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ) - Fire crews responded early Friday to a duplex fire in Ashwaubenon.

The call went out at 3:50 a.m to the duplex at 1326 April Lane and 2025 Argonne Street for a report of a garage fire. 

Ashwaubenon Public Safety officials say no one was injured in the blaze, but one dog and several reptiles died due to the fire. 

It's not yet known how the fire started.

Fire investigators have arrived and are working at the scene. Officials believe the fire started in the garage, but it could be weeks before they determine a cause. The duplex is believed to be a total loss.

The Red Cross is helping the families who were displaced.

Officials say the cold weather posed a challenge for fire crews, who dealt with icy conditions and freezing equipment. 

Bank robbery in Black Creek

December 27, 2013, 9:16 am

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BLACK CREEK, WI (WTAQ) - Authorities in Outagamie County are looking for three suspects in an armed bank robbery.

It happened around 8:50 a.m. Friday at the BMO Harris Bank, 101 N. Main Street, in Black Creek.

Police say the three suspects walked into the bank and demanded money from the tellers.

Suspects then fled in a vehicle described as a Chrysler Sebring, silver or light blue in color, with front passenger side damage.

Anyone with information is asked to call Lt. Chris Proietti with the Outagamie County Sheriff’s Department at (920) 832-5629.

Oconto bar fire intentionally set, police say

December 27, 2013, 10:45 am

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OCONTO, WI (WTAQ) - Oconto police say a fire that heavily damaged a downtown bar was intentionally set.

No one was hurt in the fire that happened Christmas morning at the Log Jam Saloon on Main Street.

Fire officials say the bar sustained $100,000 in damage. Investigators indicate that the blaze is criminal in nature.

Police have not made any arrests, but say this case is a top priority.

Anyone with information is asked to call Oconto police at (920) 834-7700.

Packers lucky to be in position with Rodgers return and playoffs still in sight

December 28, 2013, 4:42 am

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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - The Green Bay Packers are fortunate to be playing for the NFC North Division title on Sunday, considering how they played while Aaron Rodgers sat out.  

Until three weeks ago, the Packer defense struggled mightily -- while the offense relied mainly on rookie running back Eddie Lacy to stay afloat.

The Packers went 2-5-1 with Rodgers on the sideline with his broken collarbone. Both victories came against two of the five worst defenses in the NFL in Atlanta and Dallas.  

Meanwhile, teams in the N-F-C North went 10-18-2 in the seven weeks in which Rodgers sat out -- and such mediocrity is one reason the Packers still have a shot at their third straight North crown.

On Sunday, Rodgers will face a Chicago defense that gives up the fourth-most total yards in the NFL, almost 390 per game.  

The Packers are 7-6-1 while Chicago is 8-7. A Packers' victory would give Green Bay the division title and a home Wild Card game. A Bears' victory would give Chicago those same spoils.

(Story courtesy of Wheeler News Service)

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December 30, 2013, 10:00 am

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DOOR COUNTY, WI (WTAQ) - Crews battled a fire at a Door County hotel Monday morning.

It happened at the Ephraim Inn at 9994 Pioneer Lane.

Multiple departments responded at 7:15 a.m. Officials said Highway 42 and Pioneer Lane had to be closed off.

Authorities said the hotel was closed for the winter, and that's why nobody was hurt. 

Approximately 10 units of the hotel were damaged, but it's unknown what the cost estimate is.

Investigators determined it was an accidental electrical fire.

Report: 1 in 6 state workers got bonuses, merit pay raises in 2013

December 30, 2013, 10:09 am

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MADISON, WI (WTAQ) - About one of every six state government employees were given bonuses and merit pay raises this year.  

FOX 11 found that 6,300 workers were given bonuses and merit pay hikes totaling $14 million. A year ago, about 1,800 state workers received $6 million in extra money.  

UW-Madison police detectives were given one-time bonuses of $6,900 which represented about 11 percent of their salaries. A deputy health services administrator was given an hourly raise of seven percent.  

The Corrections Department gave out the most bonuses, with 1,300-plus workers getting averages of $750 each. The health services agency gave out the most in bonus money, around $2.2 million.

Republican Governor Scott Walker said the state should find a way to reward employees who save tax dollars, provide better quality service, and do more with less.  

State employees who didn't get bonuses still received one percent raises, the state's first general pay hike since 2008.

(Story courtesy of Wheeler News Service)

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Man arrested by Green Bay police for rental fraud

December 30, 2013, 2:27 pm

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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Police in Green Bay have arrested a man for allegedly cheating people out of money used to try and rent apartments.

According to the Green Bay Police Department, the man was fraudulently showing apartments and then asking for cash up front. He also would allegedly write receipts under a fake name.

The man was arrested after some people became suspicious at one apartment showing, blocked the suspect's vehicle and called police.

No other information is being given, but authorities are aware of six similar incidents. Cops believe there could be more out there.

UPDATE: Fire damages home near Freedom

December 31, 2013, 2:28 am

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OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, WI (WTAQ) - A house near Freedom has been damaged by fire.

Crews in Outagamie County got the call to the home on County Highway S in the Town of Kaukauna around 10:30 p.m. Monday.

Upon arrival, officials say the house was fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters responded from departments in Freedom, Oneida, Center and Vandenbroek.

It's unclear if there are any injuries or what caused the fire.

Downtown Green Bay to host Packers pep rally Friday

December 31, 2013, 2:31 am

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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - A Packers pep rally will take place Friday afternoon, and will be hosted by the City of Green Bay and Downtown Green Bay, Inc.

It'll take place at 3:30 p.m. next to the new Packers Heritage Trail monument on Washington Street.

Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt and Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach will make some comments to all the Packers fans in attendance.

Everyone is invited to join in the fun at the pep rally, which will last about 30 minutes.

Major crash shuts down part of westbound Highway 172

December 31, 2013, 7:30 am

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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - A crash involving at least one semi truck and another vehicle is forcing a traffic problem on Highway 172 in Brown County.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation says it happened just after 9 a.m. on the westbound side of 172 near Webster Avenue. 

There are injuries, but it's not known how severe they are.

The DOT has closed the two left lanes on westbound 172 as you approach the Fox River Bridge.

Authorities expect it to be closed for about two hours.

Snow and cold are in the New Year's forecast across Wisconsin

December 31, 2013, 7:45 am

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MILWAUKEE (WTAQ) - Forecasters have downgraded the heavy snow predictions for the southern third of Wisconsin.  

Up to nine inches were forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday -- but the National Weather Service says 3 to 6 inches is the most that can be expected south of a line from Milwaukee to Madison to Sauk City.  

Places just north of that line could get a-half to two inches. In southwest Wisconsin, the Weather Service says the bulk of the snow will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday -- just in time to make things slippery for New Year's Eve celebrations.  

Winter weather advisories will stretch until 6 a.m Wednesday.  

It's supposed to stay dry in northern Wisconsin -- but revelers there will pay for it with continued sub-zero temperatures.  

Hayward expects an overnight low of 27-below. The Wausau and Green Bay regions could get down to 10-below. Wind chill advisories were in effect until noon Tuesday in much of the north, with wind chills getting down to 40-below near Lake Superior.  

It's about 10 degrees colder than expected in parts of the north Tuesday morning. Hayward was down to minus-21, and Siren minus-20 at 6 a.m. Superior had the most brutal wind chills, at minus-30.

(Story courtesy of Wheeler News Service)