Category Archives: Local
Appleton Is The Center Of Wisconsin's Foosball Universe
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- For the 6th year, Appleton is hosting the Wisconsin Foosball State Championships as part of the Foosball Professional Tour. The event is March 21-24 at The Mad Apple Burger...
Mar 21, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
New Wisconsin Law Inspired By Green Bay Bank Robbery
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A "dangerous loophole in Wisconsin law," is now closed, a Green Bay lawmaker says. On Thursday, Senate Bill 485, authored by State Sen. Eric Wimberger, R-Green Bay, was si...
Mar 21, 2024 The Associated Bank in downtown Green Bay is seen July 28, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online
The Action Shifts To The Courtroom In The Search For Elijah Vue
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The preliminary hearing for Jesse Vang -- the man who was caring for Elijah Vue and reported the boy missing Feb. 20 -- will be held April 4, a judge ruled Thursday. Vang ...
Mar 21, 2024 Jesse Vang (Photo courtesy Manitowoc County Sheriff's Office)
Outagamie County Aids Mental Health Initiatives with $500,000 ARPA Grant
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Outagamie County has awarded a $500,000 grant to a mental health clinic. The grant will be used to develop and establish innovative curriculum and training programs at Us 2 Behavioral H...
Mar 21, 2024 Us 2 Behavioral Health Care offered a tour of its facility Monday as part of Mental Health Awareness Month, May 23, 2022.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Brown County Sheriff's Office Urges Precautions amid Uptick of Vehicle Break-Ins, Thefts
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Brown County Sheriff's Office is reminding residents to exercise caution amid an increase of vehicle break-ins and thefts. Authorities say they have seen a recent uptick of these in...
Mar 21, 2024 Brown County Sheriff's Office. (IMAGE: Courtesy of Fox 11 WLUK)
New Marinette County Judge Appointed
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- A new judge has been appointed in Marinette County. Governor Tony Evers announced his appointment of Peggy Miller to the Marinette County Circuit Court - Branch 1. The appointment will ...
Mar 21, 2024 Peggy Miller, Marinette County Circuit Court - Branch 1 (Photo courtesy of Governor Tony Evers office)
Appleton Council Approves U.S. Venture to Move Headquarters to Downtown 222 Building
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A major redevelopment is on its way to downtown Appleton. The city's common council approved a developer agreement Wednesday night to move U.S. Venture's headquarters to th...
Mar 21, 2024 The 222 building on College Avenue in Appleton, December 7, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online
State Investigation Into Officer Involved Incident
MISHICOT, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The Wisconsin Department of Justice is investigating an officer-involved incident Tuesday in Mishicot that left one person injured. Around 3:55 p.m., officers from the Mishi...
Mar 21, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Brown County Approves Big Ticket Tourism Grants
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Brown County is giving out $3.2 million in grants aimed at boosting tourism. 16 entities applied for a portion of the money, which is from the federal American Rescue Pl...
Mar 21, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Winter Fleet Beginning 2024 Shipping Season
STURGEON BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - As the ice on the Great Lakes disappears, the shipping season typically begins. The move coincides with the Soo Locks opening on Lake Superior, at Sault Ste. Marie, Mich...
Mar 21, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
