Category Archives: Local

Appleton police arrest man for exposing himself in hallway, trying to enter apartments
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A man was arrested in Appleton for allegedly trying to enter apartments while exposing himself. The incident happened around 5:30 a.m. Thursday on the city's south side. Au...
Rachel Charniak Apr 03, 2025 Jonathan Lupe (Photo courtesy: Calumet County Jail)

Appleton man charged with distributing child porn and bestiality files
NOTE: Some may find the contents of the story disturbing APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- An Appleton man pleaded not guilty Thursday to a charge he distributed pornography showing what appears to be an un...
Rachel Charniak Apr 03, 2025 Erik Sundqvist (Photo courtesy Outagamie County Jail)

Oshkosh Defense wins $95M Army contract for advanced tactical vehicles
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The U.S. Army has placed a Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicle (FHTV) V order with Oshkosh Defense, valued at $95 million. The orders include the modernized, autonomy-ready Pal...
Rachel Charniak Apr 03, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Legacy Hotel's NFL Draft VIP package supports Children's WI with unique experiences
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Another VIP experience is coming during NFL Draft week. The Legacy Hotel on Brett Favre Pass is offering its Ultimate VIP Experience April 24-27. No hotel stay is requir...
Rachel Charniak Apr 03, 2025 An exterior photo of the Legacy Hotel in Green Bay.
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Milwaukee-based artist carves path for NFL prospects with reclaimed wood for draft
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Milwaukee-based eco-sustainable wood artist is creating a special art installation for the Player Walkway during the NFL Draft. Ike Wynter spent over 500 hours transforming more than ...
Rachel Charniak Apr 03, 2025 Milwaukee-based artist Ike Wynter will create 32 reclaimed wood art pieces to be featured at the NFL Draft in Green Bay. (Photo courtesy of BZA Public Relations)

De Pere police resolve standoff near Patriot Park
(WTAQ) -- A man was taken into custody after a standoff on Patriot Way in De Pere. On Thursday at about 8 a.m. De Pere police responded to the 1700 block of 76 Place for a report of an intoxicated adu...
Rachel Charniak Apr 03, 2025 De Pere Police Department.
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XRoads41 music festival expands with second stage for more live performances
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- More music is coming the grounds of XRoads41. Organizers say for the music festival's second year, it's adding a second stage. The new Festival Foods Stage will be inside th...
Rachel Charniak Apr 03, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

UW-Green Bay reports record spring enrollment
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- UW-Green Bay is reporting its highest headcount for a spring semester. The Universities of Wisconsin campus says it's seeing growth across all of its student types relativ...
Rachel Charniak Apr 03, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Impact of President Trump's new tariffs discussed at 63rd WPS Farm Show in Oshkosh
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The latest round of tariffs issued Wednesday is being met with mixed reaction. President Donald Trump calls his economic plan "Liberation Day" while opponents say the move m...
Rachel Charniak Apr 03, 2025 WPS Farm Show at EAA grounds in Oshkosh, April 2, 2025.
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Appleton airport highlights new accommodations for travelers with autism, sensory issues
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Appleton airport officials are leading the charge to make traveling easier for individuals with autism. Leaders at Appleton International Airport know air travel can be cro...
Rachel Charniak Apr 03, 2025 A TSA security checkpoint at Appleton International Airport in Greenville is seen June 16, 2021.
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