Category Archives: Local
Man ordered to stand trial in Highway 172 homicide case
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Ji-Gwe-Mko Layton, the man who admitting killing a man while travelling on Highway 172 because he was afraid the driver was going to rob his home while Layton was at work, ...
Dec 18, 2025 Jigwemko Layton in court, Aug. 18, 2025.
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Wisconsin reports two pediatric deaths this season from COVID-19 and influenza
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Wisconsin confirms two children have died from pediatric respiratory illnesses so far this season. One death is a result of COVID-19 and the other is from influenza. Officials did not s...
Dec 18, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Home affordability improving in Wisconsin, realtors association says
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Real estate agents in Wisconsin say there are promising signs the housing market is becoming more affordable. The Wisconsin Realtors Association's latest monthly report shows existing h...
Dec 18, 2025 A home for sale in Appleton, April 19, 2023.
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Brown County Library launches $100K fundraiser for bookshelves at new Ashwaubenon branch
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Brown County Library is asking for the community's help as it launches one final fundraiser ahead of the opening of its new branch. The library needs $100,000 to ful...
Dec 18, 2025 Brown County Library Logo
Survey shows support for possible Appleton schools referendum
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Appleton Area School District has support for a new operational referendum, should it hold one. That's according to a survey polling the district's residents. Results w...
Dec 18, 2025 Appleton Area School District
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New chief Tomas Baxter to bring over 21 years of experience to Ashwaubenon Public Safety
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Ashwaubenon Public Safety will begin the new year with a new leader. Last week, the Ashwaubenon Police and Fire Commission appointed Tomas Baxter as the next Chief of Pu...
Dec 18, 2025
Judge rules suspect in Marinette drowning case not competent to stand trial yet
MARINETTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Tylor Birch, one of the suspects who allegedly helped throw Jakob Bowerman off a pier, leading to his drowning, currently is not competent to stand trial but could be in th...
Dec 18, 2025 Tylor Birch (Photo courtesy: Marinette County Jail)
Mulva Cultural Center unveils new pricing model to make art accessible to all visitors
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A De Pere art center is removing its entry fees to make art accessible to all this holiday season. Thanks to a gift from Miriam and James Mulva, beginning Wednesday, a new p...
Dec 18, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Oneida Nation partners with Cellcom to bring high-speed internet access to residents
ONEIDA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Much of the Oneida Nation will now be able to access higher-speed home internet. "As we move forward in the world, we notice that electricity, water... Those are main compone...
Dec 18, 2025 Oneida Nation Reservation sign.
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Green Bay woman sentenced to prison for supplying drugs used in boyfriend's fatal overdose
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Stacie Girling was sentenced Tuesday to seven years in prison for supplying the drugs which her boyfriend fatally overdosed on. Girling, 43, previously pleaded no contest ...
Dec 18, 2025 Stacie Girling is sentenced in Brown County court, Dec. 16, 2025.
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