Category Archives: Local

Wisconsin Wears 'Jerseys for Jackson' to Honor Youngest Waukesha Parade Victim
HORTONVILLE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Waukesha isn't the only community pulling together for Jackson Sparks. He was the only child who died in the Waukesha Christmas Parade, and the response can be felt here ...
Casey Nelson Dec 04, 2021

City Commission Approves High-End Hotel Proposal Near Lambeau Field
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - An upscale hotel proposed near Lambeau Field received an endorsement from the city's Plan Commission Friday night. The 100-room, all-suites Legacy Hotel would be built on t...
Casey Nelson Dec 04, 2021

Green Bay Alder Proposes Task Force to Address Ongoing Gun Violence
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Green Bay alder is saying enough is enough when it comes to gun violence in the city. That's why he's proposing a task force be created to help come up with solutions fo...
Casey Nelson Dec 04, 2021

Back-to-Back Hubbard Street Shootings Leave Green Bay Neighbors Concerned
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - A pair of shootings targeting the same house at nearly the exact same time, just two days apart, has neighbors along Hubbard Street on Green Bay's near-west side very concerned....
Casey Nelson Dec 03, 2021

Area Law Enforcement Review Crime And Social Trend Statistics
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Between the keep away signs on her front porch, security cameras, and a four-legged guard, Darlene Bruening hopes these measures will keep her safe. "I used to not even lo...
Casey Nelson Dec 03, 2021 Tony Webster / CC

Former Suring Official Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Sex Charges
SURING, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A former Suring village official has pleaded guilty to federal child sex abuse charges. Prosecutors say John Fredenburgh, 37, pled guilty Friday to one count of traveling inte...
Casey Nelson Dec 03, 2021

New Esports Arena Opens at Lakeshore Technical College
CLEVELAND, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- An area technical college is now enjoying a new state-of-the-art esports arena. Lakeshore Technical College students can play at no cost for fun or try out for competitive...
Casey Nelson Dec 03, 2021

Trial Delayed for Man Accused of Stabbing Appleton Police Officer
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Another competency review will be performed on a man accused of stabbing an Appleton police officer, prompting an indefinite delay of his trial. Troy VanGrinsven faces four ...
Casey Nelson Dec 03, 2021

Charges Referred Against Kimberly High School Student for Bringing Fake Gun to School
KIMBERLY, WI (WTAQ) - A Kimberly High School student could face charges after police responded to a call regarding a possible weapon at the school on Friday. High school officials contacted the school...
Casey Nelson Dec 03, 2021

DA Will Not File Charges Against The Oshkosh School Board
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The Winnebago County District Attorney's office will not file a complaint against members of the Oshkosh Area School District Board for alleged violations of the state's Open...
Robert Kennedy Dec 03, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

