Green Bay WI

GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – Parts of the long-awaited autopsy report on the death of Leo Escalante, 2, have finally arrived, attorneys said in court Tuesday. James VanderLeest, 22, is charged with reckless homicide for the June 22 death of Escalante on the city’s east side. His father,...

ASHWAUBENON, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in Ashwaubenon are asking for the public’s help as they continue investigating a crash that killed a 17-year-old girl on Jan. 30. Ashwaubenon Public Safety is seeking information related to the events leading up to the crash, specifically regarding the activities of Douglas...

APPLETON (WLUK) -- Rolando Valenzuela-Barrera was charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide for allegedly repeatedly stabbing his wife Sunday in the face and chest. Barrera was ordered held on a $1 million cash bond. A preliminary hearing was not immediately set. While arguing bond, Outagamie County...

Stone Arch Tied House , 137C W. Main St. in Little Chute, is permanently closed. The restaurant made a post to its Facebook page on Feb. 10 signed by the owners of Stone Arch Brewpub and Stone Arch Tied House. "With heavy hearts, we have made the decision to close Stone Arch Tied House in Little Chute and dedicate...

LITTLE CHUTE, Wis. (WFRV) – A popular pub in Little Chute announced that it is permanently closed as of Tuesday. Stone Arch Tied House owners posted the announcement on Facebook on Tuesday afternoon, stating the closure is to shift their focus to their operations at the Stone Arch Brewpub in Appleton. “We recognize...

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WIFR/WBAY) - In a statement released Friday, the Green Bay Mayor announced Fire Chief Matthew Knott has resigned from his position with the Green Bay Metro Fire Department, effective immediately. The mayor says the decision comes after careful reflection, as Chief Knott has chosen to step away...

APPLETON (WLUK) – A Menasha police officer accused of accessing a license plate recognition system to track his ex-girlfriend pleaded not guilty Tuesday. Cristian Morales faces one count of misconduct in office. No trial date was set. He returns to court March 10 for a status conference. According to...

GREEN BAY, Wis. — A Green Bay animal rescue facility has been cited for providing shelter to the homeless people during a recent stretch of sub-zero temperatures. On Friday, the city’s inspection division fined Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary for unauthorized overnight shelter use. “We all just cried. We...

ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – Police, fire and EMS play a vital role in the public’s safety. The Wisconsin EMS Association is working to ensure the next generation is thinking about entering the field. EMTs and paramedics from across the state are in Ashwaubenon this week for the Wisconsin...

Peninsula Pride Farms held its annual meeting on Feb. 3 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. More than 85 farmers, ag professionals and community members came to listen to an impressive lineup of speakers and to discuss the advancements made by the farmer-led watershed group over the past year. This year’s meeting was...