Category Archives: Local
Calumet County Sheriff: Fraudulent Calls Cost Harrison Residents About $78,000
CALUMET COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The Calumet County Sheriff's Office says fraudulent calls caused some Harrison residents to lose a combined total of about $78,000. In each incident, the victims recei...
May 05, 2022 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Photo of Dog Tied to Green Bay Fire Hydrant Goes Viral
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A photo of a dog tied to a fire hydrant in Green Bay is creating lots of discussion. The Wisconsin Humane Society posted the photo on Facebook just after 8 a.m. Thursday, ...
May 05, 2022
Foster Home Operator Convicted of Neglect
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A man who operated a foster home with his mother was convicted Thursday of neglect due to the conditions there, and sentenced to a year in jail. Alan Small, 38, pleaded no c...
May 05, 2022
Twelve People Temporarily Evacuated During Green Bay Gas Leak
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- The leak has been stopped. Twelve people were temporarily evacuated. *** Emergency crews are working to contain a gas leak on Green Bay's east side. The Green Bay Metro Fire De...
May 05, 2022 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Oshkosh Police Investigating Property Damage at City Parks
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) - Oshkosh Police are investigating damage to property at parks across the city. Officers received information that several juveniles damaged property at South Park, the Lake Fly Caf...
May 05, 2022 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Auto Parts Store Partners with Outagamie County Sheriff's Office to Increase Vehicle Safety
GRAND CHUTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Drivers in Outagamie County could get a break in place of a ticket for certain equipment violations. The Outagamie County Sheriff's Office is partnering with Grand Chute...
May 05, 2022
Controversial Artwork On The Move
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - When "The Collective" was placed at the west end of the College Avenue Bridge, there was a collective problem. "It doesn't fit the neighborhood with old historic homes, it's...
May 05, 2022 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
State Lawmakers Weigh-In on Potential Impacts of Roe v. Wade Decision in Elections
WISCONSIN, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- If the Supreme Court decides to overturn Roe v. Wade, the laws surrounding abortion in Wisconsin could be in the hands of state lawmakers. With midterm elections approachi...
May 04, 2022
Man Sentenced for Secretly Recording in Lawrence University Dorms, Bathrooms
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A man who secretly recorded Lawrence University students in bathrooms and dorms was sentenced Wednesday to three years in prison. Benjamine Wears, 23, was previously convict...
May 04, 2022
Bird is the Word: Electric Scooters and Bikes Hitting Green Bay Streets Once Again
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Electric scooters and bikes are returning to Green Bay this week. The city is once again offering the Bird scooters and e-bicycles following a pilot program in 2021. "We h...
May 04, 2022
