Category Archives: Local
Suspect in Grand Chute Coin Store Robbery Ordered to Stand Trial
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - One of the suspects allegedly connected to the armed robbery where a store employee was hit with a pipe wrench was ordered Friday to stand trial. Michael Thorpe waived a pre...
Sep 13, 2024 L-R: Cory Schmitz, Michael Thorpe and Beau Wastel (Photos courtesy Outagamie County Sheriff's Office)
Two Rivers Police K9 Alerts Officer to Drugs During Traffic Top, Two People Arrested
TWO RIVERS, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Two people were arrested Thursday after a K9 officer alerted police to drugs during a traffic stop. According to the Two Rivers Police Department, K9 Xanti and his handle...
Sep 13, 2024 K9 Xanti of the Two Rivers Police Department. (Photo courtesy: K9 Xanti/Facebook)
T-Rats Fever In The Fox Valley
GRAND CHUTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Fans showed up in droves Thursday night to support the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in their first playoff appearance since 2016. After winning their first game against the ...
Sep 13, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Brown County Residents Get A Southern Bridge Update
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Southern Brown County residents filed into Altmayer Elementary School Thursday evening to hear about a project they all agree is badly needed, but will majorly change the are...
Sep 13, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Ashwaubenon Public Safety Mourns the Death of Ole, their First-Ever K9 Officer
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Ashwaubenon Public Safety's first K9 officer has died. In a Facebook post Thursday, APS announced the death of K9 Ole, the department's inaugural K9. Officials say Ole b...
Sep 12, 2024 Ashwaubenon Public Safety mourns the death of Ole, their first-ever K9 officer, Sept. 12, 2024. (Photo courtesy: Ashwaubenon Public Safety)
Former Fond du Lac Firefighter Sentenced to Prison for Possession of Child Pornography
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A former Fond du Lac firefighter who was convicted of possession of child pornography has learned his sentence. Edgar Ramirez-Tellez, 51, pleaded no contest in June to o...
Sep 12, 2024 Edgar Ramirez-Tellez.
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Fox Commons Development Set to Enrich Lawrence University and Downtown Appleton
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Downtown Appleton's old City Center Plaza is no more. The site is undergoing a substantial redevelopment and is now Fox Commons. When finished, it will be a mix of commercia...
Sep 12, 2024 The former City Center Plaza in Appleton is undergoing a major redevelopment as it becomes Fox Commons. The 180,000 square foot, multi use facility includes features ranging from living units to retail space. Lawrence University is one of the main tenants, creating almost 50 apartments for students, along with educational and community space.
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Man Sentenced to One Year in Jail for Attempting to Steal Vehicle in Manitowoc
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Fabian Adams was sentenced Thursday to a year in jail for attempted vehicle theft and disorderly conduct. Adams, 18, was placed on probation for three years. He also must p...
Sep 12, 2024 Fabian Adams appears in court May 20, 2024. (Image courtesy Manitowoc County courts/Zoom)
Green Bay Police Department Welcomes Four New Officers, Promotes One to Lieutenant
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A ceremony was held Thursday to welcome several new faces to the Green Bay Police Department. During the ceremony, GBPD swore in four new patrol officers and promoted one ...
Sep 12, 2024 The Green Bay Police Department held a ceremony to swear in four new patrol officers and promote one current officer to lieutenant, Sept. 12, 2024. (Photo courtesy: GBPD)
Drug Author 'Uncle Fester' Pleads Not Guilty to Some Charges, Plea Deal Still Possible
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The author known as "Uncle Fester" pleaded not guilty Thursday to the newest two sets of charges, while discussions about a plea deal to resolve all four cases continue. St...
Sep 12, 2024 Stephen Preisler, a.k.a. "Uncle Fester" appears in Brown County court, Sept. 12, 2024.
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