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Green Bay city leaders ban flying drones at special events

August 21, 2015, 8:58 am
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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - City officials in Green Bay have enacted a ban on flying drones at special events.

The City Council voted unanimously this week to approve the ban on flying unmanned aerial vehicles at such events.

Green Bay is the first city in Wisconsin to have such an ordinance. City Attorney James Mueller says the ban came out of a request by the Green Bay Packers for an ordinance that lets police regulate drone use at Lambeau Field.

The ban applies to special events in Green Bay, meaning events that interfere with street and sidewalk traffic or the normal use of public areas. The ordinance exempts public safety officials.

Those who want to fly drones can get permission from event organizers or the Federal Aviation Administration.

(Story courtesy of Wheeler News Service)

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Appleton International Airport is new name for Outagamie Co. Regional

August 21, 2015, 2:09 pm
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APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) - You won't be able to call it Outagamie County Regional Airport any longer.

On Friday, airport officials unveiled the new name of the airport - calling it Appleton International Airport.

Officials say the airport will now off non-stop service to 8 destinations and a U.S. Customs and Border Protection station will open next month.

The airport will also accept planes carrying up to 20 passengers from international airports.

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Fox Valley Metro PD investigating burglaries in Combined Locks

August 21, 2015, 2:13 pm
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COMBINED LOCKS, WI (WTAQ) - A string of burglaries in the Village of Combined Locks has police investigating and warning residents to lock up.

The Fox Valley Metro Police Department says they got reports of 3 home burglaries and numerous attempted burglary incidents between Thursday night and Friday morning in the eastern part of the Coenen Subdivision.

Authorities say the homes that were burglarized were entered through unlocked exterior doors such as garage service and patio doors.

Residents are reminded to keep homes and vehicle doors locked and to report something or someone that seems suspicious.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Fox Valley Metro Police Department at (920) 788-7505. If you wish to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward, contact Crime Stoppers at (920) 788-9090 or at tips@stopcrimenow.org.

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Ex-Bay Port HS teacher gets 1 year in jail for sexual assault of student

August 22, 2015, 3:57 am
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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - A former teacher at Bay Port High School was sentenced to one year in jail for sexually assaulting a female student.

In Brown County court Friday, 33-year-old Christopher Wieber was also put on probation for 6 years. 

According to prosecutors, Wieber kissed the victim on the lips and touched her chest over her clothes. 

The judge, however, ruled Wieber won't have to register as a convicted sex offender. He said Wieber's motivation behind the crime wasn't sexual in nature.

Wieber will report to the Brown County Jail next month.

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Fox Cities Restaurant Week debuts Thursday

August 22, 2015, 6:17 am
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APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) - Inspired by similar attractions in Green Bay, Milwaukee and Madison, volunteers have put together the first ever Fox Cities Restaurant Week.

The event runs from Thursday August 27 through Thursday September 3.

"We received a lot of responses from the restaurants that were along the lines of thank you we've been waiting for this," says event coordinator Samantha Dennis. "They're really hungry for something like this, they've seen it work in their neighboring communities, and have wanted it in the Fox Cities area."

Participating restaurants throughout the Fox Cities will be offering price-fixed, three-course menu options: $12 for lunch, and $25 or $35 options for dinner. The offer excludes beverages, tax and gratuity.

No tickets, coupons or cards are required for redemption. However, reservations are recommended to reserve your spot.

You can see the complete list of participating restaurants, hours and menus by clicking here.

Since it's the first turn for Fox Cities Restaurant Week, Dennis says customer feedback is important.

"We will be doing surveying, and there also is an incentive for people who fill out a survey," says Dennis. "They will receive $100 in dining gift certificates to the different participating restaurants, and we'll give out 13 of those."

Diners are encouraged to share their experiences and post photos of their meals using the hashtag #foxfoodie. Like and follow Fox Cities Restaurant Week on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@foxfoodie).

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Body of man pulled from East River in Green Bay

August 23, 2015, 6:17 am
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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Green Bay police say the body of a 48-year-old man was pulled from the East River Saturday.

People using the bike trails along the river called to report seeing a body lying face down at 11:45 a.m.

An autopsy is being performed on the body.

Green Bay Police Lt. Jody Buth says the individual doesn't match any reports of a missing person and they continue investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.

Authorities hope to release more information by Monday.

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Barn fire in Manitowoc County

August 23, 2015, 6:27 am
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WHITELAW, WI (WTAQ) - Fire officials responded to a fire at a barn in Manitowoc County Saturday night.

Authorities say it happened on County Highway J in the Village of Whitelaw.

Animals were inside the barn when the fire started. Cattle trucks had been brought in to assist.

No word yet on what caused the fire or how much damage was done.

 

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Omro man killed in motorcycle crash

August 23, 2015, 6:30 am
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OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) - A motorcycle crash in Oshkosh leaves one man dead.

Authorities say it happened when the motorcycle was heading north on the Main Street Bridge near the Convention Center when the bike hit a curb, lost control and slammed into a light pole.

The 49-year-old Omro man was rushed to the hospital after the crash at 10:45 p.m. Saturday. He later died from his injuries.

The investigation is ongoing.

 

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Milwaukee man drowns in Marinette County lake

August 23, 2015, 6:33 am
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MARINETTE COUNTY, WI (WTAQ) - Marinette County authorities say one man has died after drowning in Bass Lake.

First responders were called to a report of a possible drowning in the Town of Beaver around 8:20 a.m. Saturday.

40 minutes after the call, officials with the Brazeau Dive team found the 39-year-old Milwaukee man.

The investigation is ongoing.

 

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Wisconsin's tourism industry struggles to find workers

August 23, 2015, 6:39 am
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MADISON, WI (WTAQ) - It’s a chronic shortage.

Wisconsin’s $18 billion tourism industry can’t find enough workers and it is struggling to train the next generation of managers.

The rapidly-growing market segment accounts for nearly 200,000 Wisconsin jobs.

Several resorts in the northeast part of the state partnered with Lakeland College this spring to help train potential workers.

Students taking hospitality management courses at Lakeland are offered entry level positions or internships. By the time they graduate, they have the equivalent of two years work experience.

(Story courtesy of Wheeler News Service)

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No injuries after barn fire in Calumet County

August 24, 2015, 7:49 am
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TOWN OF CHILTON, WI (WTAQ) - An old dairy barn in Calumet County was destroyed by fire Sunday.

Fire crews were called to 2990 State Road in the Town of Chilton around 1 p.m. for reports of a structure fire. By the time firefighters arrived, the barn was fully engulfed.

The property was a former dairy farm, according to fire officials. Animals do live on the property.

No one was hurt and it appears all the animals got out safely. Several dozen cows were seen roaming in a fenced-in area of the property as crews cleaned up the scene, according to authorities.

High winds and no fire hydrants made battling the blaze more difficult. Multiple agencies were called to help, from as far away as Brown County. Most of the aid came from water trucks shuttling water to the scene.

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Packers WR Jordy Nelson out for season with knee injury

August 24, 2015, 1:47 pm
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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - The Green Bay Packers made it official Monday by confirming what has been feared since the 1st quarter of Sunday's pre-season game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

In an e-mailed statement, "It was determined that WR Jordy Nelson sustained a significant right knee injury in yesterday’s game at Pittsburgh. He will miss the remainder of the season."

Nelson was scheduled to undergo an MRI Monday, and it's believed based on multiple media accounts that he tore the ACL in his left knee.

With Nelson out, second-year receiver Davante Adams would move into a starting role and the Packers would need to count immediately on Jeff Janis and rookie Ty Montgomery.

ESPN reported Monday that the Packers were interested in talking with former Colt Reggie Wayne, but Wayne was in New England, taking a physical with the Patriots. New England didn't let Wayne get out of town, signing him to a one-year contract.

(Additional reporting by Wheeler News Service)

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Big announcement for Oshkosh Defense

August 26, 2015, 4:55 am
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Oshkosh, WI (WTAQ) - A Wisconsin-based manufacturer has won a major contract to build the military's new combat vehicle that will replace the Humvee troop carriers.

The Department of Defense on Tuesday awarded the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) contract to Oshkosh Defense. The $6.7 billion contract is expected to support thousands of jobs.

Oshkosh Defense officials say the JLTV is scheduled to replace about 55,000 Humvees by 2040. Around 49,000 would be built for the Army with the rest going to the Marines.

The JLTV vehicle is designed to provide more protection against roadside bombs and mines than Humvees, without being as big as another military vehicle called the MRAP, or Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle, which is also produced by Oshkosh.

Oshkosh Defense eliminated about 760 jobs last summer because of declining defense spending, but this contract could require the company to hire more workers.

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Green Bay looking to flush its wastewater problems away

August 26, 2015, 5:09 am
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Green Bay, WI (WTAQ) - Wastewater treatment isn't something many - if any - want to talk about.

But the Green Bay Metropolitan Sewerage District is.  

With the turn of a shovel in a pile of dirt at a ceremonial groundbreaking Tuesday morning, the R2E2 project is setting out to better handle the dirty details.

The $169 million project will sit on the grounds of NEW Water, near the mouth of the Fox River.

Once complete in the second-half of 2018, it will meet stricter regulations, increase capacity and replace aging facilities.

 

 

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Cautious optimism about the Asian Carp in local waters

August 26, 2015, 5:14 am
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Madison, WI (WTAQ) - New test results show no new signs of the invasive Asian Carp in the Milwaukee River and the Fox River in northeast Wisconsin.

The U-S Fish-and-Wildlife Service and the state D-N-R took 160 water samples in May and June.

It found no new D-N-A evidence of the bloated carp that's been known to gobble up the food that native fish eat, and threaten the fishing industry throughout the Great Lakes.

Last year, there was genetic evidence that an Asian Carp got into the Fox River -- and another bloated fish may have gotten into Sturgeon Bay.

Subsequent sampling turned up no new D-N-A. The Sheboygan River was also tested in 2013, with no positive results.

The D-N-R's Bob Wakeman says it's good news -- but it does not guarantee that there are no Asian carp in the waters.

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Gas prices in Wisconsin are heading south again

August 26, 2015, 5:28 am
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Milwaukee, WI (WTAQ) - Wisconsin gas prices are 18-cents cheaper than a week ago, as a B-P refinery in Whiting, Indiana returns to full production.

State motorists were jolted earlier this month when a crude distillation unit failed at Whiting.

Prices for regular unleaded jumped by more than 30-cents in just two days, and were as high as 2.95-a-gallon a week ago.

This morning, the Triple-"A" reports a statewide average of 2.77 -- still 22-cents higher than the national average.

Nick Jarmusz of the Wisconsin Triple-"A" expects prices to fall closer to the norm, as the refinery increases fuel supplies to markets throughout the Midwest.

Before the breakdown, Wisconsin gas prices were falling in the midst of record-low crude oil costs.

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Sex offender goes back to jail

August 26, 2015, 5:40 am
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Waupaca, WI (WTAQ) - A registered sex offender who allegedly cut off his monitoring bracelet and disappeared for a year was sentenced.

Philip Rath Jr. is ordered to one year in jail, in addition to any other sentence being served.

Officials say Rath disappeared in April of 2014, after he cut off his monitoring bracelet while staying at his mother's house in Waupaca County.

Rath was captured in Minnesota earlier this year.

He was convicted of sexually assaulting a child in 1993.

Rath is also ordered to pay all costs and fees.

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Charges of misconduct on the part of the fire chief are tossed out

August 26, 2015, 5:46 am
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Bellevue, WI (WTAQ) - The Bellevue Fire Commission has cleared Chief Brad Muller of misconduct allegations brought by the union.

 A total of 14 charges were filed by the International Association of Firefighters Local 141.  

The commission ruled that most of the charges failed to prove who was harmed, or what rules were broken.  

The union claimed its members were put in harms way because, among other things,  leadership failed to order equipment maintenance and safety inspections.  

Muller's attorney says they're considering legal action against the union.

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Suspects nabbed in pizza joint burglary

August 26, 2015, 12:22 pm
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Little Chute, WI  (WTAQ) - Fox Valley Metro Police nab 3 suspects accused of burglarizing a pizza joint in Little Chute.  

Police get the call to Jet Pizza, at 202 West Main Street, a little after 1 this morning (Wed).

They caught up with 3 suspects leaving the scene in a vehicle.  

They found the store safe inside the vehicle too.  

Charles O'Donnell, Morgan Bevers, and Darian Decker, ranging in age from 24 to 18 were booked into the Outagamie County Jail.  

They're facing charges ranging from burglary, bail jumping and party to a crime.

Police say the investigation is on going and more charges may be filed.

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UPDATE: 2 people dead inside car that slammed into Green Bay business

August 27, 2015, 6:34 am
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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Green Bay police say two people have been found dead inside a car that slammed into a business, causing a fire early Thursday.

It happened around 2 a.m. at Hernandez Tire Shop on Irwin Avenue.

The owner of the business says the vehicle found inside doesn't belong to the shop or any employees.

The car was carefully removed from the unsound structure around noon Thursday.

Authorities think the car was going at a high rate of speed westbound on Radisson Street when it crashed into the building.

Police continue to secure the scene and an autopsy will be performed.

The shop owner says the building is a total loss.

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