Category Archives: Local

Building Purchase Deal Moves Forward
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -The City of Green Bay is one step closer to buying a 100-year-old building. The city's finance committee submitted a positive recommendation Tuesday to the Common Council, w...
Robert Kennedy Aug 21, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Teen Arrested After Traffic Stop Leads To A Drug Bust
FOND DU LAC COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A teenager is in custody after a traffic stop in Fond du Lac County resulted in the seizure of drug-laced snacks and candy. According to the Fond du Lac County She...
Robert Kennedy Aug 21, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of the FDL County Sheriff's Department

Over 400 Trees Donated this Year in the Packers' First Downs for Trees Program
ONEIDA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Communities across Brown County are getting greener, thanks to the Green Bay Packers' tree-planting program. "First Downs for Trees" is an annual initiative that donates one ...
Rachel Charniak Aug 20, 2024 A ceremonial tree planting at Amelia Cornelius Culture Park on the Oneida Reservation, as part of the Green Bay Packers' First Downs for Trees initiative, Aug. 20, 2024.
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Judge Orders Separate Trial for Green Bay Murder Suspect after he Implicates Co-Defendants
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - After one of the suspects in Green Bay murder gave a statement to police implicating his co-defendants, a separate trial was ordered Tuesday. Gustavo Cantu, Alejandro Cantu...
Rachel Charniak Aug 20, 2024 L-R: Alejandro Cantu, Gustavo Cantu and Jacob Ventura (Photos source: Brown County Jail)

Greenleaf Man Convicted of 8th OWI Offense, Possession of Methamphetamine
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A man recently sentenced to a decade in prison for his 7th drunk driving offense was convicted Tuesday of his 8th OWI. Tobin Gilson, 52, pleaded no contest for an Aug. 18 ar...
Rachel Charniak Aug 20, 2024 Tobin Gilson (Brown Co. Jail)

Fire Causes $150,000 in Damages to Appleton Garage, Dog Rescued
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A fire inside an Appleton garage caused about $150,000 worth of damage. Just after noon Tuesday, crews were dispatched to a single-story home in the 4900 block of North App...
Rachel Charniak Aug 20, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

This Week's Appleton American Legion Brat Fry Extends Hours for Old Glory Honor Flight
GRAND CHUTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The weekly American Legion brat fry is being extended on Wednesday to raise money for the Old Glory Honor Flight. Appleton American Legion Post 38 holds a brat fry at it...
Rachel Charniak Aug 20, 2024 Old Glory Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight arrives back in Oshkosh at EAA AirVenture, July 26, 2024.
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Experience Titletown's Live Festivities as Packers Play Historic Game in Brazil
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The action of the Green Bay Packers' international game is coming to Titletown. Titletown will host a Packers Watch Party, Friday, Sept. 6 while the team plays against t...
Rachel Charniak Aug 20, 2024 Summer Fun Days at Titletown Park showcases events to come this summer.
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Providence Academy in Green Bay Breaks Ground on Second Phase of Expansion Project
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A private school in Green Bay is kicking off the second phase of its expansion. Providence Academy held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday to celebrate Phase 2 of a building...
Rachel Charniak Aug 20, 2024 Providence Academy, a private Christian school in Green Bay, held a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate Phase 2 of an expansion project, Aug. 19, 2024.
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Woman Pleads No Contest after Crashing Car into Green Bay Building
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A motorist who crashed into a Green Bay east-side building was convicted Tuesday. Merissa Reed, 30, pleaded no contest to reckless driving causing great bodily harm and bai...
Rachel Charniak Aug 20, 2024 Merissa Reed.
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