Category Archives: Local
James Bond's iconic vehicles make a pit stop in Wisconsin for the first time
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Green Bay has rolled out the red carpet for 007's legendary car collection. The Automobile Gallery is preparing for the exclusive Ian Fleming Foundation's James Bond Colle...
Apr 10, 2025 The Automobile Gallery in Green Bay welcomes 12 original James Bond movie vehicles, April 10, 2025.
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Oshkosh announces new fire chief
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- An Oshkosh firefighter was selected to be the department's next leader. The Oshkosh Police and Fire Commission chose Tim Heiman to become the next fire chief. Heiman is curr...
Apr 10, 2025 Oshkosh fire chief Tim Heiman (Photo courtesy of Oshkosh Fire Department)
NFL announces events on draft campus in Green Bay
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A red carpet walk, drone show and concert are all coming to Green Bay during the NFL Draft festivities. On Thursday, the NFL announced events taking place during the April...
Apr 10, 2025 The NFL Draft Theater is fully raised in the parking lot of Lambeau Field in Green Bay, April 9, 2025.
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Suspect in Grand Chute coin store attack pleads not guilty to armed robbery
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - An alleged accomplice in the robbery of a Grand Chute coin store employee by a man disguised in a wig and dress pleaded not guilty Thursday. Cory Schmitz, 35, faces five cou...
Apr 10, 2025 L-R: Cory Schmitz, Michael Thorpe and Beau Wastel (Photos courtesy Outagamie County Sheriff's Office)
Freedom man pleads not guilty in child pornography case
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A Freedom man charged with child pornography possession pleaded not guilty Thursday. Michael Verkuylen, 60, waived his preliminary hearing before pleading not guilty to ten ...
Apr 10, 2025 Michael Verkuylen (Photo courtesy: Outagamie County court/Pexip)
Northeast Wisconsin breweries prepare for potential rise in costs due to aluminum tariffs
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- The prominence of breweries in Wisconsin is widely known nationwide. For many breweries, canning their beer has become the popular way to package for distribution. "We believe it's the ...
Apr 10, 2025 Stillmank Brewing Co.'s canned "Wisco Disco" beer inside its brewery in Green Bay.
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Wisconsin DOT shares options, takes feedback on future of Ashland Avenue bridge
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Ashland Avenue bridge is slated to be redone. Not until 2031, but the Wisconsin Department of Transportation began hearing from area citizens Wednesday on what to do w...
Apr 10, 2025 Ashland Avenue Bridge.
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State officials urge budget boost for crime victim services during Appleton roundtable
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Wisconsin's attorney general and other community leaders are calling for additional support from the state budget to fund crime victim services. The roundtable discussion i...
Apr 10, 2025 Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul speaks about Drug Take Back Day April 19, 2023.
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Neenah-Menasha firefighters respond to 2 fires within 1 hour; some residents displaced
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Neenah-Menasha Fire Rescue was busy Tuesday morning, responding to two fires almost simultaneously -- including one that displaced residents. The first call came in around 10 a.m. Crews...
Apr 10, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Thennes named superintendent of Manitowoc schools following interim appointment
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Lee Thennes will continue serving as the superintendent of the Manitowoc Public School District. Thennes was appointed in September as the district's interim superintenden...
Apr 10, 2025 Lee Thennes (Photo courtesy: Manitowoc Public School District)
