Category Archives: Local
Man Accused of Falsely Claiming to Have Been Shot in Waupaca County
WAUPACA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A man who allegedly falsely claimed he was shot in the chest and his family was abducted was charged Tuesday with three criminal counts. Ryan Lohrentz, 39, made an initial a...
Jan 03, 2023 Ryan Lohrentz appears in Waupaca County court, January 3, 2023.
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Green Bay Prison Inmate Ordered to Stand Trial in Fatal Attack
GREEN BAY, WI ( WTAQ-WLUK) -- Joshua Scolman was ordered Tuesday to stand trial for allegedly killing another inmate at the Green Bay Correctional Institution. Scolman waived a preliminary hearing. Hi...
Jan 03, 2023 Joshua Scolman appears in Brown County court Dec. 27, 2022, via video conference from Waupun Correctional Institution.
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Appleton's New Top Cop
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) - The Appleton Police and Fire Commission has sworn in the city's first female police chief. Assistant chief of police Polly Olson was selected to be the next police chief of Apple...
Jan 03, 2023 PHOTO: City of Appleton
Ice Fishers Celebrate The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
SHAWANO LAKE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - As the new year kicks off, ice continues to form on some area waterways. At 6,200 acres, Shawano Lake is one of the largest bodies of water in the state. And right aroun...
Jan 03, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Packers Game Against Detroit Has A Playoff Feel
COMBINED LOCKS, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - After pounding the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, the Green Bay Packers playoff picture has become a lot more simple and clear; beat Detroit this coming Sunday at Lambea...
Jan 03, 2023
Neenah Celebrates A Milestone Birthday
NEENAH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - To mark the city's 150th birthday, the Neenah police department is hiding a medallion somewhere in the city each week in 2023, starting Monday. The medallion is bronze, 3 inch...
Jan 03, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of City of Neenah
Area Troops Prepare For Deployment
NEENAH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Two dozen soldiers from the U.S. Army Reserve 395th Ordnance Co. will depart next month for an overseas deployment. A farewell ceremony for family and invited guests, although...
Jan 02, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Taking The Plunge For A Good Cause
SHAWANO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The Lighthouse in Shawano hosted a polar plunge on January 1st to kick off the New Year with all the funds going the family of a woman who has brain cancer. More than 50 peop...
Jan 02, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Defense Makes A Statement, Packers Bust The Vikings
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Sparked by big plays from the defense, a special teams kickoff return for a touchdown, and a strong running game, the Green Bay Packers trounce the Minnesota Vikings 41-17 at La...
Jan 01, 2023
Keep Those New Year's Fitness Resolutions Throughout The Year
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - 2023 is here, and New Year's resolutions are on the minds of many. Each year, people find themselves having a hard time sticking with what they choose. Psychologist Frank C...
Jan 01, 2023 Neeta Lind / CC
