Category Archives: Local
Unemployment Rate in WI Remains Historically Low, Area Businesses Work to Fill Positions
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Wisconsin is experiencing record low unemployment numbers. While fewer people are looking for work, that means those businesses still needing to fill jobs could have a mor...
Mar 28, 2024 A hiring sign in the Fox Valley Dec. 28, 2022.
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Oneida Fishing Ceremony Celebrates Upcoming Season
ONEIDA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- It's being called a celebration of the season. The 31st Annual Oneida Fishing Ceremony took place Thursday near the banks of Duck Creek. The song of honor from a quartet of d...
Mar 28, 2024 Oneida fishing ceremony, March 28, 2024.
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Not Guilty Plea Entered for Bicyclist's Death on Marinette Bridge
MARINETTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A motorist who allegedly struck and killed a bicyclist on the Interstate Bridge in Marinette - and who tested positive for cocaine in her system - pleaded not guilty Thursd...
Mar 28, 2024 Alexis N. Clark (Marinette Co. Jail)
Meyer's Trial for 1988 Appleton Murder Postponed
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A day after pushing back Gene Meyer's trial for the 1988 murder of Betty Rolf by a day, next week's scheduled trial was postponed indefinitely Thursday due to Meyer's hospit...
Mar 28, 2024
Vue Still not Found; Drones used in Search Thursday
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Elijah Vue has not been found, the Two Rivers Police Department said Thursday, in the first update in the case in ten days. Meanwhile, Thursday's search efforts used dozens...
Mar 28, 2024 Elijah Vue, 3, was reported missing from Two Rivers Feb. 20, 2024. (Photo source: Two Rivers Police Dept.)
West De Pere Educator In The Running To Be America's Favorite Teacher
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ) -- A local educator is running for the America's Favorite Teacher contest through Reader's Digest. Becky Deeg teaches Spanish at West De Pere High School. She's been teaching in Wes...
Mar 28, 2024 Becky Deeg
Pillars Receives $150,000 Match, Appleton Named Community Partner of the Year
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- An organization that helps those with housing needs has named its community partner of the year. Pillars held its Report to the Community in Appleton Thursday. Board and st...
Mar 28, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Marinette Woman Accused in Non-Accidental Death of 3-Year-Old
WARNING: Details in the criminal complaint may be disturbing for some. MARINETTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A Marinette woman has been charged with two counts, including reckless homicide, for the death of her...
Mar 28, 2024 Samantha J. Wishman (Marinette Co. Jail)
Free Tax Prep Assistance With AARP Available at Brown County United Way
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ) -- Brown County United Way will be hosting a Free Tax Assistance Prepping service on March 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This service, provided through the Tax-Aide program of the A...
Mar 28, 2024 Brown County United Way logo.
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Appleton to Remove 800 Trees from Parks due to Emerald Ash Borer Infestation
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - More than 800 trees are being removed from two Appleton parks due to emerald ash borer. Last week, the city council approved a $375,000 contract with Foley's Tree Service to...
Mar 28, 2024 Ash Trees are cut down along the trail at Meadowbrook Park in Howard due to Emerald Ash Borer infestation, May 17, 2023.
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