Category Archives: Local

Appleton Museum Relocation Moves At A Slow Pace
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Appleton's Common Council received an update Wednesday night regarding the future location of the Trout Museum of Art. The potential relocation to Ellen Kort Peace Park has ...
Robert Kennedy Feb 16, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

NE Wisconsin Lawmakers React To Governor's Budget Plans
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Following Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' proposed 2023-25 state budget, local lawmakers will now spend the next four months trying to have their own ideas included in the final ...
Robert Kennedy Feb 16, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of PBS Wisconsin

Green Bay Looks to Bring Graduation Ceremonies Back to Some Schools' Campuses
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- With the school year over halfway done, Green Bay high schools are looking to spring and graduation. The Green Bay Area Public School District has announced its graduation...
Rachel Charniak Feb 15, 2023 Members of the Class of 2021 from Green Bay West High School walked across the stage at the Resch Center.
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Brown County to Decide on Multi-Million Dollar Security Screening for Courthouse
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Brown County Courthouse could be seeing a multi-million dollar change in the near future. The county board will decide Wednesday night if the courthouse will implem...
Rachel Charniak Feb 15, 2023 Brown County Courthouse (Image: Courtesy of Brown County Clerk of Courts)

Local Businesses Celebrate Black History Month
APPLETON/GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- February is Black History Month; which can be celebrated by supporting Black-owned businesses in the community. The Cozzy Corner in Appleton has been serving up their ...
Rachel Charniak Feb 15, 2023 The Cozzy Corner in Appleton, September 6, 2022.
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Appleton Mayor to Provide Update on Trout Museum Relocation
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Appleton Mayor Jake Woodford is expected to provide an update on a controversial project downtown. Appleton's Common Council will meet Wednesday night to discuss the reloca...
Rachel Charniak Feb 15, 2023 The Trout Museum of Art in Appleton, August 11, 2022.
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Gallagher 'Disappointed' by Congress Briefings on Unidentified Flying Objects
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Green Bay's Mike Gallagher says he's "disappointed" by the lack of information surrounding the "unidentified area phenomena" the U.S. has seen recently. U.S. Rep. Gallaghe...
Rachel Charniak Feb 15, 2023

Kaukauna School Making a Difference in Statewide 'Cereal Box Challenge'
KAUKAUNA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Kaukauna school is hoping the community's generosity has a domino effect. The students at Victor Haen Elementary School joined the statewide "Do Good Wisconsin Cereal Box...
Rachel Charniak Feb 15, 2023 Victor Haen Elementary School in Kaukauna is participating in the Do Good Wisconsin Cereal Box Challenge, February 15, 2023.
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Menominee Tribal Police Looking for Missing Man
KESHENA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Menominee Tribal Police are looking for a man who has not been seen in more than a month. Raymond A. Tourtillott, 43, was last seen on Jan. 3 in the city of Shawano, authori...
Rachel Charniak Feb 15, 2023 Raymond A. Tourtillott
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'A Salute to American Courage and Valor': Appleton Flag Day Parade Opens Applications
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Appleton's flag day parade is returning for its 72nd year. The Appleton Parade Committee announced Tuesday that it is now accepting applications for the Appleton Flag Day P...
Rachel Charniak Feb 15, 2023 Appleton Flag Day Parade held Saturday, June 8, 2019.
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