Category Archives: Local
Man Sentenced to Prison for Firing Shots From Roof of Building on Church Property
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A man who climbed on the roof at an Appleton church, fired shots in the air, and held police at bay was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years, six months in prison. James Cooper ...
Jun 21, 2023 James Cooper
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Prosecution Rests in Waupaca Murder Case Over Stolen Exotic Pets
WAUPACA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The prosecution rested Wednesday in the murder case against William Zelenski, who is accused of killing Ryelee Manente-Powell for stealing his exotic pets. Zelenski is charge...
Jun 21, 2023 William Zelenski in court, June 21, 2023.
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Kaukauna Family Awaits Answers After Fire Department's Controlled Burn Damages Home
KAUKAUNA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Kaukauna family continues to wait for answers after the Kaukauna Fire Department damaged their home during what was meant to be a controlled burn. Homeowner Jaime Schmitt...
Jun 21, 2023 Melted siding is visible June 9, 2023, at a home in Kaukauna following a controlled burn nearby.
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Appeals Court Denies Bid for Reduced Sentence in Baby Death
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The state appeals court Wednesday rejected Freddy Colon's bid for a reduction to his sentence in connection with the death of a 10-month-old boy. Colon is serving a 15-year ...
Jun 21, 2023 Freddy Colon
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Preserve Memories with Keepsake Bricks from Oshkosh's Webster Stanley Elementary and Middle Schools
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- You can now own a piece of Oshkosh Area School District history. The district is giving away free keepsake bricks from the former Webster Stanley Elementary and Middle Schoo...
Jun 21, 2023 Webster Stanley Middle School, Feb. 7, 2023.
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There Will Be A New Village In Brown County.
GREENLEAF, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Voters in the core area of Greenleaf overwhelmingly passed a proposal to become a village Tuesday with 106 people voting yes and 9 people voting no. Last year, a state boar...
Jun 21, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Strawberry Fields Forever
WAUPACA COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A check of the calendar indicates summer is here, and looking at many strawberry fields in the area means the season has arrived. After a short wagon ride at the 28-ac...
Jun 21, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Milestone Work Anniversary Celebrated
TWO RIVERS, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A Two Rivers man is celebrating his 60-year work anniversary. Sixty years... one company. Don Siebold has been working for Two Rivers metal tube manufacturer Formrite sinc...
Jun 21, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Former Manitowoc Ornament and Tinsel Factory Sparkles on State Register
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Manitowoc building that housed one of the early manufacturers of Christmas tree ornaments and toys in the country is now the the State Register of Historic Places. The c...
Jun 20, 2023 National Tinsel and Toy Manufacturing Company in Manitowoc.
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'Socially Inclusive Housing' Project Sees Resistance from Green Bay Leaders
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A new nonprofit is looking at bringing more affordable housing to downtown Green Bay, but the plan is receiving strong resistance from the current and former mayor, as wel...
Jun 20, 2023 An exterior rendering of City Center Lofts in downtown Green Bay.
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