Category Archives: Local
Appleton will rename Memorial Park to Veteran's Memorial Park
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Appleton's Common Council decided Wednesday to rename Memorial Park to Veteran's Memorial Park. The vote passed 13 to 1. Passing the resolution doesn't just mean a new name...
Jun 19, 2025 PC: Fox 11 Online
Appeals court upholds conviction of Andrew Clark for double murder in Omro home
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Andrew Clark's appeal of his conviction for killing his wife and a witness to her murder was denied by an appeals court. Clark, 57, shot and killed his wife, Melissa Clark, a...
Jun 19, 2025 Andrew Clark (Winnebago County Sheriff's Office)
Disc golfers from around the world visit Manitowoc for Disc Golf Championship
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The United States Women's Disc Golf Championship is making Manitowoc its home for year 26. More than 330 players will compete for fours days across 19 divisions ranging fro...
Jun 19, 2025 PC: Fox 11 Online
Appleton History Museum debuts library showcasing local authors, historic records
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Rows of books fill the shelves at the new Claudine and Jim Happel Fireside Library at the Appleton History Museum, collecting publications from local authors to put on disp...
Jun 19, 2025 The Appleton History Museum unveiled their newest collection of books from local authors and historic documents. June 18, 2025.
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Nigerian man sentenced in Wisconsin for laundering millions of dollars in 'romance scam'
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Nigerian citizen will spend 3.5 years in prison for his role in an extensive fraud scheme. Otaniyen Iduozee, who came to the United States on a student visa, was sentenced Tuesday in ...
Jun 18, 2025
Historic White Pillars building in De Pere set for $5.3 million preservation and expansion
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A De Pere museum listed on the National Registry of Historic Buildings, is expanding history with a modern twist. The De Pere Historical Society held a groundbreaking ceremo...
Jun 18, 2025 White Pillars museum in De Pere, June 18, 2025.
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Barlow Planetarium to reopen as Winnebago County takes UWO Fox Cities campus ownership
MENASHA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Barlow Planetarium says it's one step closer to reopening. The planetarium, located on the now-closed UWO Fox Cities campus in Menasha, closed for the month of June as W...
Jun 18, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Taylor Schabusiness agrees no grounds for appeal but seeks time for post-conviction motion
(WTAQ-WLUK) - Taylor Schabusiness filed a hand-written note with the courts Wednesday, agreeing there are no grounds for her to appeal her conviction for the murder and dismemberment of Shad Thyrion. ...
Jun 18, 2025 Taylor Schabusiness (Photo source: Wisconsin Department of Corrections)
Reedsville man arrested in Appleton for suspected fifth OWI
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Reedsville man with a revoked drivers license was arrested, suspected of his fifth OWI. Around 9:11 p.m. Friday, a Wisconsin State Patrol trooper pulled a vehicle over at...
Jun 18, 2025
Former Packers Jaire Alexander signs with the Baltimore Ravens
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- A former Green Bay Packers player has signed with a new team. Cornerback Jaire Alexander has joined the Baltimore Ravens. It was earlier this month when the Packers released the two-tim...
Jun 18, 2025
