Category Archives: Local

Popular Spot To Cool Off Opens To A Busy Weekend
HOWARD, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The nice weather, warming into the 80's this weekend, brought out people to the Duck Creek Quarry in Howard. The popular swimming location opened up this past week, and this y...
Robert Kennedy May 30, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Door County Gets Tourism Season Off To A Great Start
STURGEON BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - It's official, tourism season in Door County is here. "I think Door County totally had a great weekend," said Buster Crook, Co-Owner of Kitty O'Reilly's Irish Pub. Sturg...
Robert Kennedy May 30, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Memorial Day Traditions Abound
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A Memorial Day tradition took place in Appleton Monday, honoring the brave people who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country. The city annually honors the community's f...
Robert Kennedy May 30, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Gallagher Encouraged By Debt Ceiling Plan From Biden, McCarthy
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have reached an agreement to raise the nation's debt ceiling. While it may be characterized as a deal no one in Washin...
Rachel Charniak May 29, 2023 (IMAGE: Courtesy of the office of Congressman Mike Gallagher)

Green Bay ranked most affordable place to live in US
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- On the heels of Green Bay topping one publication's list of Best Places to Live, another analysis has found the city the most affordable in the U.S. MarketWatch says groce...
Rachel Charniak May 28, 2023 City of Green Bay

Appleton, Sister City in Japan Resume Annual 2-Week Cultural Exchange Program
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- After three years, Appleton's sister city in Japan will be resuming its annual two-week cultural exchange program. Appleton teenagers and adults are getting ready to leave ...
Rachel Charniak May 28, 2023 City of Appleton

Construction Set to Begin on Nearly $9.8 Million Highway 441 Project
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Construction begins Tuesday on a stretch of Highway 441 in Outagamie and Calumet counties. The nearly $9.8 million project runs from Oneida Street to the north junction of Interstate-41...
Rachel Charniak May 28, 2023 Road Work (file photo)

Fire Pit Causes Green Bay Deck Fire
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Fire crews want to remind people to completely extinguish fire pits after an incident in Green Bay. Green Bay Metro Fire was dispatched to a home on the 2400 block of Heat...
Rachel Charniak May 28, 2023 Green Bay Metro Fire Department

Evers' Pothole Patrol Renews Debate over Roadwork in State Budget
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- As part of Gov. Tony Evers' proposed investment in fixing the roads, he's been going on what he's calling the Pothole Patrol Tour as part of his emphasis on the need for im...
Rachel Charniak May 28, 2023 Governor Tony Evers
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Steven Avery's Attorney Says She Has Yet Another Witness to Prove Avery's Innocence
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Steven Avery's attorney says she has another witness to back up a theory someone else is responsible for the murder of Teresa Halbach. Avery is serving a life sentence for ...
Rachel Charniak May 26, 2023

