Category Archives: Local

Three More People Charged in Waupaca Overdose Death
WAUPACA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Charges have been filed against an additional three people in an on-going Waupaca County drug investigation. Last month, Aaron Van Dyke, 31, and April Hardegen, 30, both of ...
Casey Nelson Jul 22, 2021

Jerry Parins Cruise for Cancer Donates $155,000 to Cancer Groups
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- The people behind the Jerry Parins Cruise for Cancer have donated $155,000 to eight different cancer organizations throughout Northeast Wisconsin. The money was split between H...
Rob Sussman Jul 21, 2021 (Vandervest Harley Davidson)

Low Housing Supply Contributing to Continuing Sellers Market
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- If you're looking to buy a house anytime soon, realtors say don't be surprised if you're expected to pay thousands of dollars more than the asking price. Driving around th...
Casey Nelson Jul 21, 2021

E-Scooter Sharing Service, Bird, Lands in Green Bay
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Electric scooter sharing has arrived in Green Bay. Bird electric "share scooters" have been deployed around the city, and they're available for anyone to use for a small fee pe...
Rob Sussman Jul 21, 2021 A Bird scooter (Bird)

WisDOT Seeking Input on I-41 Project
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The public will have the opportunity to speak on a road project in Outagamie and Brown counties. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is hosting a public hearing f...
Casey Nelson Jul 21, 2021

Man Sentenced to Life for Killing Ex-Girlfriend's Father, Shooting Others
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Joshua Aide was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison without a chance at parole plus another 80 years for shooting his ex-girlfriend, fatally shooting her father, and shoot...
Casey Nelson Jul 21, 2021

Local Bucks Fans Line Up to Buy Their Piece of NBA History
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ) - The lines continue to stretch as people try to get their hands on Milwaukee Bucks NBA Championship attire across the state. That's certainly been the case at Dick's Sporting G...
Casey Nelson Jul 21, 2021

Red Lion Hotel in Appleton to Rebrand Under Hilton Name
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- An iconic, downtown Appleton hotel is getting a refresh. The Red Lion Hotel Paper Valley on College Avenue will open its doors as Hilton Appleton Paper Valley. The hotel's ...
Rob Sussman Jul 21, 2021 A rendering of the Hilton Paper Valley's lobby, set to open in late 2021. (Hilton)

After Several Hours Involving The Swat Team, Manitowoc Standoff Ends
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ) - A man who police say was acting erratic was arrested following a standoff in Manitowoc. Officers were called around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday to a home around S. 14th Street and Divisio...
Robert Kennedy Jul 21, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Getting The Lead Out In The Fox Valley
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The primary way children get lead poisoning is from paint in older homes. In 2019, more than 31-hundred children under the age of six met the definition of lead-poisoned in ...
Robert Kennedy Jul 21, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

