Category Archives: Local
Appleton bank robber who would 'rather be in jail than be homeless' sentenced to prison
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Martin Schiedermayer was sentenced Thursday to five years in prison for robbing an Appleton bank in January. It's the same bank he robbed in 2011, and both times he told pol...
Apr 17, 2025 Martin Schiedermayer (Outagamie Co. Jail)
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers' leadership stays as DBH takes ownership
GRAND CHUTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers have a new owner. Third Base Ventures, led by Craig Dickman, Rob Zerjav and Brad Raaths, announced Thursday it has agreed to sell the Wisco...
Apr 17, 2025
Waupaca County soybean farmer concerned about impact of U.S.-China tariff battle
WAUPACA COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The back-and-forth tariff battle between the United States and China is impacting soybean farmers in Wisconsin. China raised tariffs on U.S. imports to 125% after Pre...
Apr 17, 2025 The back-and-forth tariff battle between the U.S. and China is impacting soybean farmers in Wisconsin, April 16, 2025.
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Manitowoc County opens public health vending machine to counter rising overdose deaths
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- It's now easier than ever to help solve a rising problem in Manitowoc County. The Northeastern Wisconsin Area Health Education Center (NEWAHEC) and Healthiest Manitowoc Co...
Apr 17, 2025 Public health vending machine.
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Keepsake bricks from Oshkosh's Merrill school building available to the public
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Oshkosh Area School District is giving the community a chance to hold onto a piece of the city's history. Keepsake bricks from the former Merrill Elementary/Middle Schoo...
Apr 17, 2025 Merrill Middle School
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Brown County board gives Green Bay $3.5M for fire station, affordable housing project
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Brown County's Board of Supervisors voted Wednesday night to give the city of Green Bay $3.5 million for a new fire station and affordable housing. The project is at the f...
Apr 17, 2025
Donation matches offered for Appleton senior center
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Philanthropist Mary Beth Nienhaus is offering to match up to $400,000 in donations toward a senior citizens' center. The match offer comes as the Thompson Center on Lourdes...
Apr 17, 2025 The unveiling event of the new name for the Mary Beth Nienhaus Activity Center in Appleton. January 16, 2025.
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Driving to the NFL Draft in Green Bay? Watch out for these construction zones
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- All roads lead to Lambeau Field next week, when Green Bay becomes the center of the sports world by hosting the NFL Draft. Drivers on those roads may be traveling through construction z...
Apr 17, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Allouez and town of Glenmore win high voter turnout awards in Brown County
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Two communities in Brown County are being recognized for their high voter turnout in Wisconsin's spring election. The village of Allouez and the town of Glenmore were awar...
Apr 17, 2025 Project VOTE of Brown County hands out trophies to the village of Allouez and the town of Glenmore for high voter turnout in the April 1 election, April 17, 2025.
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DA to increase sentencing recommendation for former tennis coach in indecent videos case
WARNING: This story contains strong language and may not be suitable for all readers. GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- After evidence of another crime was discovered, prosecutors will increase their sente...
Apr 17, 2025 Josh Denault (Photo courtesy: Brown County Jail)
