Category Archives: Local
Green Bay Teen Accused in UW-Madison Sexual Assault Appears in Court
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A Brown County teen made a court appearance Tuesday for an alleged sexual assault but no charges have been filed. A prosecutor said the state is still waiting for evidence fr...
Apr 19, 2022
Fox Valley Technical College Receives Donation from Area Employer to Enhance Education
GRAND CHUTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Fox Valley employer is making a difference in education for area college students. Amcor donated $118,700 to Fox Valley Technical College to fund several automation, e...
Apr 19, 2022
Police Respond to Theft Complaints at Fox Valley Goodwill Stores
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Appleton police say it's a crime to take donated items left outside Goodwill stores after responding to a number of theft complaints. Officers say items that are donated ar...
Apr 19, 2022
Buttigieg Visiting Waushara County, Speaking to High School Students
COLOMA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is visiting Waushara County Tuesday. Buttigieg is promoting the $1.2 trillion infrastructure law passed last year. Buttigieg and ...
Apr 19, 2022
Masks No Longer Required on Green Bay, Fox Valley Buses
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Face masks are no longer required on city buses in Green Bay and the Fox Valley. Green Bay Metro says riders may still wear masks if they like. Riders are asked to stay ho...
Apr 19, 2022 Valley Transit introduced five new buses to the fleet during an announcement at Neenah City Hall, September 17, 2020. (PHOTO/WTAQ News)
Woman Pleads Not Guilty in Attempted Armed Robbery at Greenville McDonald's
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A woman who allegedly tried to rob at gunpoint the fast-food restaurant where she used to work pleaded not guilty Tuesday. Melissa Mann is charged with attempted armed robb...
Apr 19, 2022
Burglaries Reported Around Legend Lake Near Keshena
MENOMINEE COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- If you have a cottage or home on Legend Lake, beware of burglaries in the area. The Menominee County Sheriff's Office says it is investigating reports of burglaries...
Apr 19, 2022 Scott Davidson / CC
Man Convicted of Sexually Assaulting Girlfriend's Teenage Son
CHILTON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A De Pere man was convicted Tuesday of sexually assaulting his then-girlfriend's teenage son more than 20 years ago. Gregory Sawyer, 52, pleaded no contest to one count of s...
Apr 19, 2022 Gregory Sawyer
School Bus Driver Fired After Drinking On The Job
GREEN BAY (WTAQ-WLUK) - While on a field trip with elementary school students, a bus driver had a beer while the students were at the event, according to the Green Bay Area Public School District. The...
Apr 19, 2022 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Sturgeon Spawning Is Getting A Late Start
SHIOCTON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The weather may have been unusually cold in recent weeks, but with warmer temperatures in the forecast, an annual rite of spring could be right around the corner. Sturgeon s...
Apr 19, 2022 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
