Category Archives: Local

Manitowoc woman suspected of shooting man in both ankles
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Manitowoc woman was arrested for allegedly shooting a man in the ankles. Police say they were called to 2000 Johnston Dr., Lot #57, just after 6:30 a.m. Monday. When off...
Rachel Charniak Feb 09, 2026

Man arrested for allegedly stabbing woman in Appleton
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A 51-year-old man was arrested after an overnight stabbing in Appleton. Police say they were called to the 1500 block of N. Graceland Ave., on the city's northeast side, ju...
Rachel Charniak Feb 09, 2026

Allouez Avenue compared to Zippin Pippin after deep cold stretch creates bumpy conditions
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- It's not unusual for Wisconsin roads to be slick and snow covered this time of year, but the cold weather is causing other problems on some Brown County roads. Best rol...
Rachel Charniak Feb 09, 2026 An extended cold spell is leading to bumpy roads in Brown County. The highway department says nature needs to take its course and conditions will improve after the Spring thaw.
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Oshkosh business leaders share local economic outlook for 2026
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Oshkosh business leaders - CEOs, owners and managers of businesses big and small - shared insight into the local economic outlook for 2026 in a recent survey. Here are three...
Rachel Charniak Feb 09, 2026 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Door County shipwreck listed on National Register of Historic Places
DOOR COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A shipwreck in Door County has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places -- again. The wreck of the schooner Joseph Cochrane was listed on Jan. 22, the Wis...
Rachel Charniak Feb 09, 2026 The Joseph Cochrane shipwreck at Baileys Harbor (Photo courtesy of the Wisconsin Historical Society)

Preliminary hearing delayed in fatal drunken driving case
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A preliminary hearing was postponed Monday for the alleged drunken driver who is accused of running a red light, causing the crash which killed Chloe Bishop, 17, and injur...
Rachel Charniak Feb 09, 2026

Driver pleads not guilty to charges she struck an Appleton police officer
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The motorist accused of striking an Appleton police officer with a vehicle while having a blood alcohol level of .218 -- more than twice the legal limit -- pleaded not guil...
Rachel Charniak Feb 09, 2026 Katrina Kitzman (Photo courtesy: Outagamie County Jail)

Explore 8 health science programs at Lakeshore College's Cleveland career showcase
CLEVELAND, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Discover how eight health science programs can lead to an exciting career at a local college this week. Wednesday, Lakeshore College is hosting their Career Showcase Open ...
Rachel Charniak Feb 09, 2026 Lakeshore College Cleveland Campus healthcare career showcase at the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Center for Healthcare Excellence, February 9, 2026.
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WEMSA looks to recruit next generation of EMTs, paramedics
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Police, fire and EMS play a vital role in the public's safety. The Wisconsin EMS Association is working to ensure the next generation is thinking about entering the field...
Rachel Charniak Feb 09, 2026 Students at WEMSA Student Day learn how to take someone's blood pressure. The event is meant to introduce the next generation to careers in EMS.
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Green Bay cites Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary for unauthorized overnight shelter use
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A Green Bay animal shelter is facing ordinance violations. It comes after January's arctic cold snap, when the shelter offered a place for homeless people to sleep. The Saf...
Rachel Charniak Feb 09, 2026 Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary in Green Bay is opening its doors, during January cold snap, for people who have no place to sleep at night. Jan. 23, 2026.
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