Category Archives: Local
Oconto Falls Man Dies in Crash
TOWN OF LITTLE RIVER, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- An Oconto Falls man died in a Monday morning crash. It happened on Highway 41 and County Road A in the town of Little River just before noon. Officials say a wh...
Jun 29, 2021
Clintonville Golf Course Burglary Drawing Similarities to Other Incidents
CLINTONVILLE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A Clintonville golf course was burglarized and officials say it's similar to other burglarized golf courses around the state. The Clintonville Riverside Golf Course burg...
Jun 29, 2021
Regional Vaccine Tour Kicks Off in Winnebago County
NEKIMI, WI (WTAQ) - Public health departments from Calumet, Outagamie, and Winnebago counties are teaming up to provide better access for the COVID-19 vaccine in rural areas. Through a partnership wit...
Jun 29, 2021 Regional COVID-19 Vaccine Tour poster graphic. (IMAGE: Courtesy of Winnebago County Public Health)
George Burch's Conviction In Nicole VanderHeyden Murder Is Upheld
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - In a 4-3 decision the Wisconsin Supreme ruled police did not violate George Burch's rights when searching his cell phone during the investigation into Nicole VanderHeyden's d...
Jun 29, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Recent Rain A Welcome Sight For Area Farmers
SUAMICO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Some area farmers are grateful after much of the area received multiple inches of rain over the weekend. At Blaser's Acres in Suamico, owner Chris Blaser says the weather run...
Jun 29, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Appleton House Fire Leaves Four People Without A Home
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) - Four people have been displaced following a house fire Monday afternoon in Appleton. Firefighters say they were dispatched shortly after 3:30 p.m. for a report of a fire in the 2...
Jun 29, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Name Change Approved For Appleton Elementary School
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - One of Appleton's elementary schools will have a new name. The district board of education decided Monday night to rename Lincoln Elementary. It will be known as Ronald C. D...
Jun 29, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Cause Of Ledgeview Fire Listed As Undetermined
LEDGEVIEW, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Firefighters say they will never know what caused a fire that destroyed a building housing a church and bar/restaurant. Ledgeview Fire Chief Tom Guns says the cause of the ...
Jun 29, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Brown County Sheriff's Office Searching for Endangered Missing Teen
ALLOUEZ, WI (WTAQ) - The Brown County Sheriff's Office is working to find a missing teen. 15-year-old Marquita Smith is reported as a missing, endangered juvenile from the Village of Allouez. She has ...
Jun 28, 2021
Man Arrested for 3rd Offense OWI After Hitting Roundabout, Crashing into Bank
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) - A 25-year-old Kimberly man is in custody following a crash in Appleton. Police are referring charges including 3rd offense operating while intoxicated, possession of methamphetam...
Jun 28, 2021
