Category Archives: Local
Inside look at new Trout Museum of Art building, offering mixed-use space & apartments
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Progress being made at the new home of the Trout Museum of Art. Ashley Acker, marketing manager with the Trout, said the new building is a massive step up. "It's a purpose-...
Jul 10, 2025 Work has progressed on the new Trout Museum of Art building on College Avenue in Appleton. July 7, 2025.
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Appleton revisits issuing truancy citations to students; will hold listening session
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Appleton is revisiting the possibility of issuing truancy citations in its schools. The city would issue tickets to families for repeated absences. They say it's a problem ...
Jul 10, 2025
Manitowoc elementary and middle schools to adopt 'Ships' mascot in rebranding initiative
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - All elementary and middle schools in the Manitowoc Public School District will adopt Lincoln High School's "Ships" mascot, according to the district. Supt. Lee Thennes's no...
Jul 10, 2025 Manitowoc Public School District.
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Neenah man faces multiple charges after reckless driving incident, police chase in Oshkosh
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A man is in custody following a police pursuit that stemmed from a reckless driving complaint. Around 2:10 p.m. Wednesday, the Oshkosh Police Department was dispatched for a...
Jul 10, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Nature's Way uses geothermal energy in new sustainability project at Green Bay facility
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A local manufacturer is trying to the put the "green" in Green Bay. Nature's Way, which manufactures dietary supplements and personal wellness products, unveiled its lates...
Jul 10, 2025 Nature's Way is using geothermal energy as part of a new sustainability project at its Green Bay facility, July 9, 2025.
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Deputy escapes with minor injuries after vehicle hit in Brillion by alleged drunk driver
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Calumet County deputy luckily walked away with minor injuries from a crash caused by an alleged drunk driver. According to the department's Facebook page, around 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, a ...
Jul 10, 2025 A Calumet County Sheriff's deputy's squad is damaged after an alleged drunk driver struck it while it was pulled over on the side of State Highway 57 in Brillion for a traffic stop, July 8, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Calumet County Sheriff's Office)
DNR, Ducks Unlimited to fund Manitowoc River dredging near Brillion
CALUMET COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A stretch of Manitowoc River that frequently floods will be cleared out after all. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced Wednesday that it will work...
Jul 10, 2025 Vegetation along the North Branch Manitowoc River in Calumet County.
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Clintonville mom spearheads inclusive playground project to honor son with Down syndrome
CLINTONVILLE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Children of all abilities can now play together at a park in Clintonville, thanks to the determination of one local mother and the generosity of her community. On Wedne...
Jul 10, 2025 Children of all abilities can now play together at an inclusive playground at Olen Park in Clintonville, thanks to the determination of one local mother and the generosity of her community, July 9, 2025.
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Green Bay carjacking suspect arrested in Chicago
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- A woman wanted in connection with a carjacking in Green Bay was arrested in Chicago. Jerilyn Soto, 46, of Keshena, was taken into custody Wednesday by Chicago police. Green Bay police a...
Jul 09, 2025 Green Bay police say Jerilyn Soto of Keshena robbed a Prevea Health van at knifepoint at St. Mary's Hospital, July 8, 2025. (Photos courtesy of Green Bay Police)
Man among six sentenced for Kaukauna ATM theft, ICE hold placed for deportation
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Johamnel Ortiz-Sanchez was sentenced Wednesday to one year in jail for his role in the theft of more than $38,000 from a Kaukauna ATM. Ortiz-Sanchez, 40, previously pleaded ...
Jul 09, 2025 Clockwise from upper left: Yenaiker Yohendy Avila-Acevedo, Adonay Jose Dalis-Ramirez, Jesse Ronald Duque-Escobar, Andres Jose Escobar-Rodriguez, Johamnel Jose Ortiz-Sanchez and Manuel Alejandro Pina-Gonzalez (Photos courtesy Outagamie County Jail)
