Category Archives: Local
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
Independence Day Travel Expected to Pick Up from 2020 Low
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- A return to fireworks shows and 4th of July celebrations means a return to holiday travel as Wisconsinites are expected to hit the road this coming weekend. "Just over a millio...
Jun 28, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Investigators Asking for Help Locating Trailer Theft Suspects
KAUKAUNA, WI (WTAQ) - The Outagamie County Sheriff's Office is looking for help in locating suspects who stole a travel trailer from a storage unit complex in the Town of Kaukauna on June 17th. Invest...
Jun 28, 2021
Green Bay Firefighters Stress Safety Ahead of July 4th
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend Green Bay Metro Fire is stressing safety. "One of the best ways to stay safe is to watch the community fireworks shows run by the pr...
Jun 28, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
