Category Archives: Local
Appleton mayor addresses downtown noise complaints caused by vehicle traffic
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Excessive noise from vehicles has become a problem in downtown Appleton, drawing attention from advocacy group "Stop the Noise" and now, the mayor's office. Appleton Mayor ...
Sep 18, 2025
'Uncle Fester' charged with bail jumping after testing positive for methamphetamine
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Stephen Preisler, the author known as "Uncle Fester," allegedly tested positive for methamphetamine and amphetamine, and now faces additional bail jumping charges. He denie...
Sep 18, 2025 Stephen 'Uncle Fester' Preisler appears in Brown County court, August 18, 2025.
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Neenah seeks community input as it develops first strategic plan
NEENAH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- City officials are seeking input for Neenah's first three-year strategic plan. Participation from residents will help define the community's priorities, strengthen the city's...
Sep 18, 2025 Neenah City Hall, seen March 30, 2020.
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Damage assessment underway after SS Badger hits sister ship during docking procedure
LUDINGTON, Mich. (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The SS Badger was damaged in an incident that occurred during a docking procedure Wednesday. According to a news release, the 410-foot vessel "sustained damage to a ste...
Sep 18, 2025 The S.S. Badger departs from Manitowoc for the first return to Ludington, Michigan in 2022. (Photo: Casey Nelson WTAQ News)
St. Norbert College's ROTC program saved from closure amid nationwide Army review
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- St. Norbert College's Army ROTC program will continue amid a nationwide program review. In July, the college learned that its Army ROTC program was slated to be inactivated ...
Sep 18, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of SNC
Green Bay man hopes to use restored vintage bike to help people battling chronic illnesses
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A woman pleaded not guilty Wednesday to child neglect charges after allegedly leaving three children she was caring for unattended in a vehicle for an hour while she got he...
Sep 18, 2025 Skyler Palmer working on the bike, Sep. 17, 2025.
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Attorney appointed for suspect in Green Bay drug ring after 14-month delay in hearing
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - An attorney has been appointed for James Grandberry - one of the suspects in a Chicago-to-Green Bay drug ring, but who hasn't had a preliminary hearing more than 14 months ...
Sep 18, 2025 Brown County drug trafficking suspect James Grandberry. (Photo source: Brown County Jail)
Brown County 911 dispatchers call for more to be done to fix ongoing staffing shortages
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Earlier this month, we told you temporary relief had arrived for overworked Brown County 911 dispatchers. The county hired contract workers from outside the state to he...
Sep 18, 2025 Brown County Dispatch.
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Neenah school district says no students were on board when bus driver had medical incident
NEENAH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- No students were on board when a bus driver for the Neenah Joint School District suffered a medical incident, officials said in a statement. According to Communications Direc...
Sep 17, 2025 A Lamers school bus (Lamers)
On Broadway chosen for new program to enhance community investment in main street projects
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - On Broadway Inc. is planning for its future and it's getting some financial help. The Green Bay non-profit has been selected to receive grant funding and coaching to help p...
Sep 17, 2025 On Broadway, Inc. logo.
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