Category Archives: Local
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...
Apr 03, 2025 A TSA security checkpoint at Appleton International Airport in Greenville is seen June 16, 2021.
PC: Fox 11 Online
After student protest, Two Rivers school board reverses bid to cut band director role 50%
TWO RIVERS, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Members of the marching band lined the halls of Two Rivers High School Wednesday night, protesting a proposal by the school board to cut the band director position by 50%...
Apr 03, 2025 Members of the high school band played music in the hallways before a closed session meeting of the school board on Wednesday night. April 2, 2025.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Firefighters rescue cat after clothes dryer sparks fire at Kaukauna home; family displaced
KAUKAUNA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A house fire Wednesday that displaced a family in Kaukauna was sparked by a clothes dryer, according to authorities. Just after 1 p.m., the Kaukauna Fire Department respond...
Apr 03, 2025 Kaukauna Fire Department rescues cat from burning home, April 2, 2025. (Photo courtesy: Kaukauna Fire Department)
Spring election proves Wisconsin is still a purple state
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The statewide scorecard from Tuesday's election shows two wins for liberals and one for conservatives. Wisconsin Democrats, however, are claiming victory. "Wisconsin voters...
Apr 02, 2025
Fond du Lac police say driver 'intentionally swerved' into motorcycle, causing fatal crash
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Police say a deadly crash Friday in Fond du Lac was caused when a driver "intentionally swerved" his vehicle into the path of a motorcycle. Mark Snider, 67, of Fond du L...
Apr 02, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Joint Finance Committee holds budget listening session in Kaukauna
KAUKAUNA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A necessary step for state legislators before the Joint Committee on Finance formally weighs what could all be included in Wisconsin's next two-year budget made its way to ...
Apr 02, 2025 The Wisconsin legislature's Joint Finance Committee holds a budget listening session at Kaukauna High School on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Marinette County man sentenced to 3 years in prison for possessing child pornography
MARINETTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Marinette County man was sentenced Wednesday to three years in prison for possessing child pornography. Brian Tornberg, 52, of Porterfield, will also spend five years on...
Apr 02, 2025 Brian Tornberg (Marinette Co. Jail)
Man gets 3-year prison sentence for stealing from vehicles in Calumet County
CHILTON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Tristan Backus was sentenced Wednesday to three years in prison for stealing from multiple vehicles in northern Calumet County. Backus, 18, previously pleaded no contest to e...
Apr 02, 2025 Tristan Backus. (Calumet Co. Sheriff's photo)
Four finalists announced in search for next UW-Oshkosh chancellor
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The names of the four finalists in the search for a new UW-Oshkosh chancellor have been released. The finalists are: Robert Brinkmann, Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Scie...
Apr 02, 2025 UW Oshkosh
Draft City Music Fest brings global musicians and diverse genres to Green Bay
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- De La Soul and Less Than Jake are announced as headliners for downtown Green Bay's free music fest during the NFL Draft. Draft City Music Fest released its lineup for the ...
Apr 02, 2025 Draft City Music Fest logo (Image courtesy of On Broadway Inc.)
