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Deals and prizes at American Antiques and Jewelry for “Ladies Night”
(WFRV) – If you love to shop, and get a deal while doing it, you will want to head to American Antiques and Jewelry for Ladies Night. The special event is on March 28, from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Mark and Kathryn visited Local 5 Live with...
Man Sentenced for Green Bay 1986 Murder
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – Lou Griffin was sentenced Monday to the maximum of 10 years in prison for the 1986 murder of Lisa Holstead. Her body was found partially submerged in a swamp in an area now known as the Ken Euers Nature Area. Griffin, now 67, was charged with first-degree murder in October 2020 after investigators linked Griffin to the scene by a DNA match. On the day jury selection was expected to start, Griffin pleaded to a count of homicide by reckless conduct.
Green Bay School Holds Special Parade for Student’s New Wheels
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — A Green Bay elementary school student will now be able to enjoy recess like his peers, thanks to a tremendous amount of support from the community. Hushe Lor is a Kennedy Elementary student with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a genetic disorder that is characterized by...
Racine man sentenced to 10 years in prison for 1986 cold-case homicide of Lisa Holstead
GREEN BAY – More than 36 years after 22-year-old Lisa Holstead's death, a Racine man was sentenced Monday morning to 10 years in prison. Lou Griffin, 67, was sentenced Monday for homicide by reckless conduct, with 10 years the maximum penalty available under laws in 1986, when the crime was committed.
Start of spring brings back shipping season
GREEN BAY (NBC26) — Spring is back, which means big business for Green Bay, as shipping season starts to ramp back up. Last year, the Port of Green Bay was responsible for over 1.6 million tons of materials and has been known to create nearly 80 million dollars in revenue; with 14 business ports along three miles of the Fox River.
Construction Begins on Highway 172
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Construction began on Highway 172 in Brown County on Monday. Gov. Tony Evers signed a $17.2 million contract and a $7.1 million contract to improve over eight miles of the highway. The work will be from the Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport entrance...
De Pere man to be extradited to California in murder case from 1988
GREEN BAY - A 62-year-old De Pere main faces extradition to California to face charges in a 34-year-old cold case in Fontana, California. Kelvin Emmons was taken into custody on March 15, according to Brown County Jail records and the Fontana Police Department, and is expected to be extradited to face charges in the murder of Angel Martinez on June 8, 1988.
Brown County Sheriff: Armed robbery at Subway in Allouez, no one in custody
ALLOUEZ, Wis. (WFRV) – There was a large police presence in Allouez after an armed robbery at a Subway restaurant. The Brown County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that there was an armed robbery Saturday night at the Subway at 1705 South Webster Road. The suspect reportedly had a...
Judge finds Taylor Schabusiness competent to stand trial
By: Tyler Job GREEN BAY (WGBA) — A judge ruled in Brown County Circuit Court on Friday that Taylor Schabusiness — the woman accused of killing and dismembering a man in Green Bay last year — is competent to stand trial. Schabusiness is charged with first-degree intentional homicide, mutilating a corpse, and third-degree sexual assault. Last month, Schabusiness... Read more » Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Green Bay Stabbing Suspect Deemed Not Competent, Case Suspended
The case against a 22-year-old Green Bay man in a stabbing case has been suspended after he was deemed not competent to stand trial. Abdullah Ali was facing numerous charges, including First Degree Reckless Injury with Use of a Dangerous Weapon and Bodily Harm to a Health Care Provider. Ali...
De Pere Man Arrested in Connection to 1988 California Homicide
A De Pere man has been arrested for his role in the death of a California man nearly 35 years ago. According to the Fontana California Police Department, 63-year-old Kelvin Keith Emmons is facing charges in the death of Angel Martinez, who was reported missing June 8th, 1988. His body...
Snowfall Totals Leave Area Residents Stunned
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Snow plows in The City of De Pere had an unexpected wake up call Saturday morning. “Really taken by surprise as far as the volume of snow, we were expecting some but we really weren’t expecting this kind of volume,” says City of De Pere Street Superintendent, Tony Fietzer.
Marcus & Millichap closes sale of 34-unit apartment building in Green Bay
Marcus & Millichap recently brokered the sale of Hoffman and Hibernia Apartments, a 34-unit apartment property in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The property sold for $2.45 million. David Tarnoff, senior vice president, Patrick Suffield, senior associate, and Yianni Mouflouzelis, associate, all investment specialists in Marcus & Millichap’s Chicago Downtown office, had the exclusive listing to market the property on behalf of the seller, a local private investor.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Announces Three Presidential Finalists
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) — Following a national search, three finalists have been selected for the position of President at Northeast Wisconsin Technical. College. The new president will replace Dr. H. Jeffrey Rafn, who announced his retirement earlier this year after serving the college and community since 1997. The...
Aspiro announces fundraising success, orders new buses
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Aspiro had a major announcement Monday morning. The organization said it’s raised enough money to replace several buses that were destroyed in a fire four weeks ago. Those buses help over 200 people who have disabilities get to their jobs. “We are excited to...
Dr. Coussons shares common signs you might have Endometriosis
(WFRV) – March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, and it is a condition that is often underdiagnosed. Doctor Herb Coussons explains what women need to watch for, and how they know if their period is heavier or more painful than it should be. Some common symptoms to watch for include:
Local polka legend Alvin Styczynski dead at 87
PULASKI, Wis. (WBAY) - Polka legend Alvin Styczynski has passed away, the Marnocha Funeral Home confirmed Monday. Styczynski was a well-known polka musician, recording albums such as The Midwest Sounds of Alvin Styczynski. Styczynski was 87 years old.
Latest on the snow; much nicer tomorrow
The latest Northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5…. The area of low pressure that provided these crazy numbers last night is almost gone. We are likely to see some sort of snowfall across the Lakeshore until about 7pm. Menominee County, MI is still in a Winter Weather Advisory...
Woman accused of homicide, dismemberment ruled fit for trial
A woman accused of killing and dismembering a man in Wisconsin is competent to stand trial, a court ruled Friday.Judge Thomas Walsh issued the ruling and set a July 21 start date for Taylor Schabusiness' trial in Brown County Circuit Court, WLUK-TV reported.Schabusiness, 25, is charged with first-degree intentional homicide, mutilating a corpse and third-degree sexual assault in the killing of Shad Thyrion, 25, in February 2022. Authorities say she strangled Thyrion at a home in Green Bay, sexually abused him and dismembered his body, leaving parts of him throughout the house and in a vehicle. Schabusiness has pleaded...
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