Category Archives: Local

Former Senior Diplomat visits Lawrence University for Lecture on U.S. Stake in Russia-Ukraine Conflict
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A former senior U.S. Diplomat visited Lawrence University Tuesday to give a lecture on the Russia-Ukraine conflict: specifically the U.S. involvement in it. "This is a clea...
Rachel Charniak Oct 11, 2023 Former senior U.S. diplomat gives a lecture on the Lawrence University campus regarding the U.S. stake in the Russia-Ukraine war. October 10, 2023.
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No Free Lunch Decision Causes Uproar
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Manitowoc residents packed a school board meeting Tuesday night, with most in attendance to voice their anger or show opposition that the district is no longer providing fr...
Robert Kennedy Oct 11, 2023

Gallagher Reacts To Middle East Violence, Calls Hamas 'The Face of Evil'
WASHINGTON DC (WTAQ-WLUK) - Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI 8th District) was interviewed on Fox News Tuesday to discuss the unprecedented terrorist attacks Hamas unleashed on Israel over the weekend. "It's...
Robert Kennedy Oct 11, 2023 (IMAGE: Courtesy of the office of Congressman Mike Gallagher)

Eddie the Giraffe's NEW Zoo Arrival Delayed after Trouble Getting him Into Travel Trailer
SUAMICO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The NEW Zoo's newest resident was supposed to arrive Tuesday, but Eddie the giraffe had other ideas. On Oct. 5, it was announced that 14-year-old Eddie would be leaving Henr...
Rachel Charniak Oct 10, 2023 Eddie the giraffe will be transferred from the Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison to the NEW Zoo in Suamico.

First Lady Jill Biden Visits Menominee Nation
KESHENA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Following Indigenous Peoples Day, First Lady Jill Biden visited the Menominee Nation Tuesday. The First Lady made stops in Neopit and Keshena to learn about the tribe's hist...
Rachel Charniak Oct 10, 2023 First Lady Jill Biden and Secretary of Interior Deb Haaland visit the Menominee Nation in Neopit on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023.
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NAMI Fox Valley to Hold Community Walk Fundraiser to End Mental Health Stigma
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) -- NAMI Fox Valley, an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, will host its annual NAMIWalks fundraiser on Saturday at Fox Cities Stadium. Check in begins at 8:15 a....
Rachel Charniak Oct 10, 2023

Man from Kaukauna Standoff Convicted
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The suspect from a Kaukauna standoff was convicted Tuesday. Jeremy Dismuke, 42, pleaded no contest to first-degree recklessly endangering safety. Two other counts were dismi...
Rachel Charniak Oct 10, 2023 Jeremy Dismuke mugshot.
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Drug Officers Cleared in Fatal Shooting of Neenah Suspect
NEENAH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Drug officers were justified in fatally shooting a suspect in Neenah, prosecutors have ruled. Nathan J. Briese, 37, of Neenah, was fatally shot Aug. 2 by officers from the Ap...
Rachel Charniak Oct 10, 2023 Neenah police are on scene of a 'critical incident' on S. Commercial Street, August 2, 2023.
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Outagamie County Seeks Input on Hazard Mitigation Draft Plan
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, WI (WTAQ) -- Outagamie County is working with community members to update the County's Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Hazard Mitigation Plan is updated every five years with assistance ...
Rachel Charniak Oct 10, 2023

Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Marks Record-Breaking Year with Nearly $20 Million in Grants
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- 2023 was a record-breaking year for giving in the Green Bay community. The Greater Green Bay Community Foundation says it awarded $19.8 million last fiscal year to support...
Rachel Charniak Oct 10, 2023 Greater Green Bay Community Foundation on December 28, 2017.
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