Category Archives: Local
Judge has Harsh Words in Sentencing Man for Chase in Stolen Skid-Steer
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Tyler Peschke was sentenced Friday to two years in prison after stealing a skid-steer and leading police on a chase. Peschke, 38, previously pleaded no contest to charges o...
Apr 28, 2023
Appleton Schools Continue to Deal with Attendance Issues, Mental Health a Reason to Blame
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- As we approach the end of the school year, Appleton students are still struggling with attendance. Fewer students were chronically absent the first half of this school year...
Apr 28, 2023 Appleton Area School District Logo
Appleton Wheelchair Wash Helps Cross Off To-Do List
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- An event in Appleton is making a difference in the lives of those who use wheelchairs. NuMotion on N. Westhill Boulevard held its annual Wheelchair Wash event Friday. Volun...
Apr 28, 2023 Appleton hosts a wheelchair washing event at NuMotion, April 28, 2023.
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Oshkosh Police Investigating Hit and Run
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) -- The Oshkosh Police Department is currently investigating a hit and run accident that occurred in the 700 Block of W. Packer Avenue. On Friday at approximately 11:45 a.m., the Osh...
Apr 28, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Suspect in Fatal Green Bay OWI Hit-and-Run Crash Ordered to Stand Trial
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The suspect in a drunk driving hit-and-run crash which killed a pedestrian was ordered Friday to stand trial. Trevor Scheel, 23, is charged with homicide by intoxicated use...
Apr 28, 2023 Trevor Scheel appears in Brown County court, April 28, 2023.
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Menasha Marks 40th Year as Tree City USA Designee
MENASHA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Menasha is celebrating big growth. On Friday, the city marked its 40th year as a Tree City USA designee from the Arbor Day Foundation. As a member of the Tree City USA progr...
Apr 28, 2023 The city of Menasha celebrates its 40th year as a Tree City USA designee from the Arbor Day Foundation, April 28, 2023.
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Senator Melissa Agard Kicks off Grass Routes Tour in Green Bay
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Wisconsin State Senator Melissa Agard had her first stop for the Grass Routes Tour in Green Bay on Friday to discuss the benefits of cannabis legalization. Agard said cannabis ...
Apr 28, 2023 (File Photo)
Semi Truck Driver Cited for Alarming Collision on Fond du Lac County Highway
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A dashcam video released by the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office shows how important it is to pay attention when passing crash sites on the highway. On April 12, depu...
Apr 28, 2023 A secondary crash along U.S. Highway 151 south of County Highway S in Fond du Lac County crash, April 12, 2023.
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Woman Sentenced for Fatal Drunk Driving Crash on Menominee Reservation
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Erin Schweitzer was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for a fatal drunk driving crash in 2019. She was also placed on supervised release for three years after that at...
Apr 28, 2023 Erin Schweitzer
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More Closures Coming as Highway 172 Construction Project Continues in Brown County
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- As construction continues on the Highway 172 resurfacing and ramp repair project, more closures will soon be going into effect. WIS 172 eastbound will be fully closed b...
Apr 28, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
