Category Archives: Local

Neighborhood workshop series returns to help Appleton residents strengthen communities
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The city of Appleton is once again offering a free workshop series for its residents. Those who are interested in working on projects that strengthen their neighborhoods ar...
Rachel Charniak Jan 30, 2026 Appleton neighborhood, Jan. 29, 2026.
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Oshkosh man uninjured in Dodge County crash; Beaver Dam woman airlifted to hospital
TOWN OF OAK GROVE (WTAQ-WLUK) -- An Oshkosh man was unharmed in a crash that left a Beaver Dam woman critically injured. Deputies with the Dodge County Sheriff's Office were dispatched at 12:50 p.m. T...
Rachel Charniak Jan 29, 2026 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Fire causes $75,000 in damage to Appleton home
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- No injuries were reported in a fire that damaged an Appleton house. Shortly after noon Thursday, the Appleton Fire Department was called to a single-family home in the 700 ...
Rachel Charniak Jan 29, 2026 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Green Bay food reviewer quits TikTok amid changes to terms and conditions, privacy policy
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Recent changes to the popular social media app TikTok have some users upset and leaving the platform. A local influencer shared his concerns after noticing potential censo...
Rachel Charniak Jan 29, 2026 TikTok on the Apple app store Jan. 10, 2023.
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Green Bay and Brown County revisit talks about access to Renard Island
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Staff from the city of Green Bay and Brown County revisited discussions Wednesday about access to Renard Island, which is just off Bay Beach. It's been more than a decade ...
Rachel Charniak Jan 29, 2026 Renard Island.
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Kimberly-Clark shareholders approve acquisition of Kenvue
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Kimberly-Clark shareholders have voted to approve the purchase of Tylenol maker Kenvue. The approval marks a major step toward finalizing the $48.7 billion deal. Kimberly-Clark says 96%...
Rachel Charniak Jan 29, 2026 Kimberly-Clark sign at the X-Mill in Neenah, September 24, 2024.
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EnergySolutions to file licensing action for new nuclear generation at Kewaunee site
KEWAUNEE COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A "major licensing action for new nuclear generation" at the former Kewaunee Power Station site is expected to be filed soon, according to the company which owns the ...
Rachel Charniak Jan 29, 2026 The shuttered Kewaunee Power Station nuclear plant is seen, May 9, 2014.
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Peshtigo residents and pets escape safely from early morning house fire
PESHTIGO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Everyone got out safely after a house fire in the town of Peshtigo. Crews were dispatched to a home just after 2 a.m. Thursday. The fire department did not give a location....
Rachel Charniak Jan 29, 2026 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Green Bay offers free ice skating at various outdoor rinks with evening lighting available
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The community can ice skate for free at a number of outdoor rinks throughout Green Bay. They just have to bring their own skates as rentals are not available. Locations ar...
Rachel Charniak Jan 29, 2026 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Oshkosh man to stand trial for alleged murder of boyfriend in dispute over paying bills
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Willie Rollins was ordered Thursday to stand trial for allegedly killing his boyfriend during an argument about finances and paying bills. Rollins, 32, was bound over for tri...
Rachel Charniak Jan 29, 2026 Willie Rollins appears in court, Jan. 12, 2026.
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