Category Archives: Local
Appleton's Common Council delays room tax vote
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) – City leaders in Appleton have delayed a vote on increasing the room tax to pay for a new exhibition center. Appleton, along with 8 other communities, are working together t...
localnews@mwcradio.com Oct 08, 2015
Grand opening for new Kaukauna park
KAUKAUNA, WI (WTAQ) – Officials held a grand opening ceremony for a new park in downtown Kaukauna on Wednesday. Hydro Park, located along Highway 55, includes a prairie, green space and two plaz...
localnews@mwcradio.com Oct 08, 2015
1 person injured in Howard accident
HOWARD, WI (WTAQ) - One person was hurt in a two-vehicle crash in Howard Thursday morning. The Brown County Sheriff’s Department says a box truck broke down in a south-bound lane of Interstate 4...
localnews@mwcradio.com Oct 08, 2015
Parallel 44 winery raising money for breast cancer prevention
KEWAUNEE COUNTY, WI (WTAQ) – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and a local winery is helping to raise funds to help in the effort. Parallel 44 Vineyard and Winery is donating $2 for ever...
localnews@mwcradio.com Oct 07, 2015
Neenah students organize 'Flood the Truck' collection for SC flood victims
NEENAH, WI (WTAQ) – A pair of 5th grade students in Neenah are organizing a “Flood the Truck” event to help those affected by the flooding in South Carolina. Rachel Rank and Josephin...
localnews@mwcradio.com Oct 07, 2015
Man, 84, critically injured after Highway 441 crash in Appleton
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) – A man was critically injured after a crash Wednesday morning in the Fox Valley. Authorities responded to the two-vehicle crash on northbound Highway 441 near E. College Ave...
localnews@mwcradio.com Oct 07, 2015
Oshkosh man, 46, arrested in Shawano County sex sting
SHAWANO, WI (WTAQ) – Sheriff’s in Shawano County say a man has been arrested as part of an Internet sex sting. Authorities say the 46-year-old Oshkosh man arranged to meet with what he tho...
localnews@mwcradio.com Oct 07, 2015
Packers Women's Association collecting food, donations for Paul's Pantry Sunday
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – The Packers Women’s Association (PWA) will host the 29th annual Food Drive for Paul’s Pantry this Sunday. Packers fans going to the game against the St. Louis ...
localnews@mwcradio.com Oct 07, 2015
6 month jail term for Vinland man operating marijuana grow
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) – A Vinland man was sentenced Wednesday to six months in jail after a large marijuana growing operation was found at his home. Winnebago County Judge Karen Seifert also placed...
localnews@mwcradio.com Oct 07, 2015
Confirmed blastomycosis cases linked to Little Wolf River up to 42
MADISON, WI (WTAQ) – Wisconsin health officials say there are now 42 confirmed cases of blastomycosis linked to the Little Wolf River. In their weekly update issued Wednesday, there are now 39 s...
localnews@mwcradio.com Oct 07, 2015

