Category Archives: Local
Appleton man accused of repeat bank robbery says he'd 'rather be in jail than be homeless'
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The suspect charged for allegedly robbing an Appleton bank Tuesday was familiar with the bank, as he was convicted for a 2011 robbery at the same place. In both cases, Marti...
Jan 15, 2025 Martin Schiedermayer (Outagamie Co. Jail)
Man accused of stealing work van left unlocked and running in Fond du Lac parking lot
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A man is in custody for allegedly stealing a work van that was left unlocked and running in a Fond du Lac parking lot. At 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, the Fond du Lac Police De...
Jan 15, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Public meeting set to discuss downtown De Pere improvements
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The public is invited to offer feedback to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation on proposed improvements in De Pere's downtown area. A live, online public involvement ...
Jan 15, 2025
Ashwaubenon names new schools superintendent
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A 20-year veteran of the Ashwaubenon school district will be its next superintendent. Andrew Bake will take over July 1, the school district announced this week. Bake is...
Jan 15, 2025 Ashwaubenon District Office. August 3, 2022.
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Green Bay park to host free music events during NFL Draft Week with national acts
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The sound of music will be coming from a downtown Green Bay park when the NFL Draft comes to town. Leicht Park will be home to two, free music events. Hosted by the City o...
Jan 15, 2025 Draft City Music Fest logo (Image courtesy of On Broadway Inc.)
Howard Fire Department introduces Safe Haven Baby Box
HOWARD, WI (WTAQ) -- The Howard Fire Department will soon be home to the fourth Safe Haven Baby Box in the state of Wisconsin. Wisconsin's Safe Haven Baby Box bill was signed into law in 2023; allowin...
Jan 15, 2025 PC: Fox 11 Online
3 Northeast Wisconsin projects receive nearly $7 million in state harbor grants
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Three Northeast Wisconsin projects are receiving state money for harbor maintenance and construction. The projects are among five statewide receiving a total of $10 million from the Dep...
Jan 15, 2025 The SS Arthur M. Anderson arrives in the Port of Green Bay June 3, 2022, with the Leo Frigo Bridge in the background.
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Oshkosh Marriott Waterfront Hotel reopens after major multi-million dollar renovation
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A newly renovated hotel in Oshkosh is now open. Previously the Best Western Premier Waterfront Hotel & Convention Center at 1 Main Street, the now Oshkosh Marriott Water...
Jan 15, 2025 Outside the newly renovated Oshkosh Marriott Waterfront Hotel & Convention Center. (Photo courtesy of Scarlett Hotel Group)
Bird flu contributing to high egg prices, sending Northeast Wisconsin consumers scrambling
HOWARD, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- If you've visited the grocery store recently, you've likely noticed you're shelling out more money for eggs, and you may be limited on how many you can buy. The Wisconsin Gro...
Jan 15, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Mother convicted in toddler's fentanyl overdose death
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Brooke Seal was convicted Wednesday in connection with the drug overdose death of her 2-year-old daughter, as well as smuggling drugs into the county jail. Seal, 29, pleade...
Jan 15, 2025 Brooke Seal (Photo courtesy Outagamie County Sheriff's Office)
