Category Archives: Local

Appleton Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Child Enticement
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) - An Appleton man will spend the next 13 years in federal prison for attempted to have sex with an underage teen. 36-year-old Neil Frank was sentenced for seeking to entice a child...
Casey Nelson Dec 01, 2021

Green Bay Park May Add State-of-the-Art Lift for Snow Tubers
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The city may purchase a snow tube conveyor lift system for the sledding hill at the Triangle Sports Area. The Parks Committee will review the potential $156,340 purchase fr...
Casey Nelson Dec 01, 2021

Home, Vehicles Hit by Gunfire in Green Bay
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A home and three vehicles on a property on Green Bay's west side were hit by gunshots overnight. Green Bay police say they were called to the home in the 800 block of Hubba...
Casey Nelson Dec 01, 2021

Wisconsin-Grown Christmas Trees Spreading Holiday Cheer for Military Families
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Christmas trees grown in Wisconsin are making a difference across the country this holiday season. On Wednesday, FedEx and the Wisconsin Christmas Tree Producers Associatio...
Casey Nelson Dec 01, 2021

Attempted Armed Robbery Suspect Pleads No Contest
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Kyle Peebles was convicted Wednesday for an attempted armed robbery at a liquor store. He pleaded no contest to attempted armed robbery and substantial battery, while three...
Casey Nelson Dec 01, 2021

Ripon Residents Under Boil/Bottle Water Advisory
RIPON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Ripon residents are asked to boil their water as there may be a risk of contamination. On Wednesday, the city of Ripon may have experienced a loss of water pressure due to a m...
Casey Nelson Dec 01, 2021 PC: Fox 11 Online

Outgoing Superintendent Reflects On 26 Years In Appleton Schools
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The Appleton school district will begin the search for a new superintendent in the next few months. Superintendent Judy Baseman will retire at the end of this school year. A...
Robert Kennedy Dec 01, 2021 PHOTO: Appleton School District

Habitat for Humanity Tabs Diederich as Next Executive Director
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - The Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity will soon have a new Executive Director and CEO, but it's not a brand new face for the organization or the community. Jessica Diederic...
Casey Nelson Nov 30, 2021

New Downtown Parking Rule Proposal Would Better Accommodate Food Trucks
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Parking rules in downtown Green Bay are expected to change early next year in order to better accommodate food trucks. It comes after Cole Ductan, the owner of Bay Burger Food ...
Rob Sussman Nov 30, 2021 The menu at Bay Burger Food Truck at a recent event (Bay Burger Food Truck/Facebook)

Rep. John Macco Won't Run for Governor, Backs Kleefisch
GREEN BAY, WI (WRN) -- State Representative John Macco will not be running for governor next year. The Green Bay Republican made the announcement via Facebook on Tuesday. "The concept of having to get...
Rob Sussman Nov 30, 2021 Rep. John Macco (File Photo)

