Category Archives: Local
DNR Sturgeon Specialist Shares Update on the Spearing Season
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The sturgeon spearing season is moving along on Lake Winnebago. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Sturgeon Biologist Margaret Stadig shared some updates on ...
Feb 15, 2023 Sturgeon at Wendt's on the Lake February 14, 2023.
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Grease Fire Damages Kaukauna Duplex
KAUKAUNA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - All pets were safely removed after a grease fire got out of control at a Kaukauna duplex. Crews were called to 102 E. Ann Street around 8:45 p.m. Tuesday after the tenant ca...
Feb 15, 2023 PHOTO: Kaukauna Fire Department
NE Wisconsin Lawmakers Anxious To Hear Governor's Budget Priorities
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Gov. Tony Evers will be giving his biennial budget address tonight in Madison. Northeast Wisconsin lawmakers on both sides hope the state's budget addresses several issues. "...
Feb 15, 2023 Governor Tony Evers
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Shotgun Weddings Valentine's Day Tradition Going Strong After 5 Years
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- A WNCY Y100 Valentine's Day tradition is still going strong; four local couples got married Tuesday morning live on air on 100.3 Y100 through Shotgun Weddings. Y100's Shotgun a...
Feb 14, 2023 Y100's Shotgun (far left) and Charli (far right) pose with the newlyweds.
Appleton PD Hosting 2nd Annual Women in Public Safety Event
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) -- The second annual "Women in Public Safety: Investing Today for a Stronger Tomorrow" is coming up on March 8. The one-day event will provide young women with a hands-on experienc...
Feb 14, 2023 Appleton Police Department (PHOTO: Courtesy of Fox 11 WLUK)
City of Appleton Sees Increase in Mail Theft
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) -- The City of Appleton has been seeing an increase in mail theft. Appleton Police Chief, Polly Olson, says it's important to not put your outgoing mail in the box too early; and c...
Feb 14, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Teen Sentenced for Role in Pulaski Bonfire Explosion
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A 16-year-old boy who helped toss a barrel with gasoline-diesel mix onto a bonfire, causing an explosion, apologized in court Tuesday, before being ordered to perform 40 h...
Feb 14, 2023 This property in the Shawano County town of Maple Grove, seen Oct. 18, 2022, is the location of a bonfire explosion that injured dozens of current and former Pulaski High School students.
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Loaded Handgun, Ammunition Found in Carry-On at Appleton Airport
GREENVILLE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A loaded handgun was found in a passenger's luggage at the Appleton International Airport Monday. After a Transportation Security Administration officer saw the gun on th...
Feb 14, 2023 A TSA security checkpoint at Appleton International Airport in Greenville is seen June 16, 2021.
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Green Bay Stands by Audio Surveillance in Response to State Senate Letter
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- City of Green Bay officials maintain audio surveillance at city hall is lawful after receiving a letter from an attorney for the Wisconsin State Senate asking the city to ...
Feb 14, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Lake Winnebago Spearer Brings in Whopping 177-Pound Sturgeon
LAKE WINNEBAGO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Sturgeon spearing can be a bit difficult to explain to non-Wisconsinites even as just a concept. But imagine trying to tell someone you speared a fish that weighed ne...
Feb 14, 2023 James Gishkowsky stands next to his 177-pound sturgeon at Wendt's on the Lake February 14, 2023.
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