Category Archives: Local
Appleton Names Its Next Top Cop
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The Appleton Police and Fire Commission is announcing the city's first female police chief. Current Assistant Chief of Police Polly Olson will take over for retiring chief T...
Aug 31, 2022 PHOTO: Courtesy of Appleton PD
Substitute Teacher Training In One Day
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Many school districts are still looking for substitute teachers. The Cooperative Educational Service Agency is working to get subs trained and into schools as soon as possibl...
Aug 31, 2022 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Highway 29 Interchange Project Aims To Improve Safety
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A long-awaited interchange in Howard and Hobart is now open. The final ramp of the Highway 29/VV interchange opened Tuesday afternoon. Construction of the new interchang...
Aug 31, 2022 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Associated Bank To Close Remote Branches
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Associated Bank is planning to consolidate seven branches in Wisconsin, including several in Northeast Wisconsin. Beginning Nov. 18, the branches inside the Manitowoc, Suamico a...
Aug 31, 2022 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Escapee From Winnebago County Jail Captured in Waushara County
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) -- A man who escaped from the Winnebago County Correctional Center Monday afternoon has been arrested in Waushara County. Michael Blake was taken back into custody this afternoon ab...
Aug 30, 2022 Michael Blake (Oshkosh PD)
Gas Continues to Drop, But Prices Still Way Higher than 2021 Levels
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Gas prices are continuing to drop throughout Wisconsin and the United States. Although they're still way above levels a year ago, we are seeing some consistent relief that's li...
Aug 30, 2022 A DOT traffic camera image of the area of Interstate 41 north of Richmond Street in Appleton.
Murder Suspect May Try To Have The Case Heard In Juvenile Court
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The attorney for the 15-year-old charged in a murder in a pharmacy parking lot may request to have the case moved to juvenile court. Jeremiah Robinson, then 15, allegedly s...
Aug 30, 2022 PHOTO: Courtesy of Brown County Jail
Another Court Ruling Cripples Wisconsin Election Investigation
WAUKESHA, WI (WRN) - Another court ruling signals the end of a Republican elections investigation. A Waukesha County judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit that sought to contest a number of subpoenas is...
Aug 30, 2022 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Authorities Deal With A Rise In ATM Theft Attempts
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - ATM break-ins have been a growing issue. One of the most recent incidents took place in Brown County when a Chase Bank in Allouez was robbed. "I cannot say the amount," ...
Aug 30, 2022 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Staffing Issues Ahead Of Back To School
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Many school districts are kicking off their school year this week, but many are also still short teachers and other staff. Appleton School District is still looking for 22 e...
Aug 30, 2022 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
