Category Archives: Local

$1.56 Million Fencing Project on Highway 29 to Begin this Month
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Construction for a $1.56 million fencing project along Highway 29 will begin later this month. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced Thursday that Gov. T...
Rachel Charniak Feb 16, 2023 The fourth and final ramp at the new WIS 29/County VV diamond interchange in Brown County opened, August 30, 2022.
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Green Bay Parks & Rec Looking To Recruit Summer Help
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Green Bay Parks, Recreation, and Forestry is in full swing to recruit seasonal employees for summer 2023. Recreation Manager, Ann Moeller, says they've increased their pay sinc...
Rachel Charniak Feb 16, 2023

Double Panel of Prospective Jurors to be Called for Green Bay Murder Trial
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The trial for the man who allegedly initiated the events which led to the discovery of a murder victim's burned body on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay...
Rachel Charniak Feb 16, 2023 Pedro Santiago-Marquez appears in court via video conference June 17, 2022.
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Bellin Run Adds New 5K Option for 2023 Race
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- The 47th annual Bellin Run is coming up; this year there will be an additional course to get more feet on the street. Linda Maxwell, the assistant race director, says participa...
Rachel Charniak Feb 16, 2023 Bellin Run in Green Bay, Wis.

Man Convicted in 2000 Homicide May Have to Find New Attorney in Appeal
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - As Kenneth Hudson's appeals continue more than two decades after he was convicted of killing Shanna Van Dyn Hoven, the prosecutor wants his attorney, Michael Balskus removed...
Rachel Charniak Feb 16, 2023 Kenneth Hudson
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Door County YMCA Reaches Capital Campaign Goal
STURGEON BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Door County YMCA reached its $10.2 million goal for its renovation and expansion of the Sturgeon Bay Program Center. "We are incredibly grateful for the support we ...
Rachel Charniak Feb 16, 2023 Construction continues on the expansion and renovation of the Door County Y's center in Sturgeon Bay, February 2023.
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Man Throws Bike, Chunks of Concrete at Officers, says Fond du Lac Police
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A 40-year-old man is in jail after he allegedly threw a bike and chunks of concrete at officers, leading to police hitting him with a less lethal impact round. The Fond ...
Rachel Charniak Feb 16, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

The Green Bay Packers Salute Law Enforcement With Special Awards
GREEN BAY, WI, (WTAQ-WRN) - The Green & Gold is accepting nominations for the "Packers Protect & Serve Award," recognizing Wisconsin law enforcement officers who go above and beyond the call o...
Robert Kennedy Feb 16, 2023

Security Upgrade At The Brown County Courthouse
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The Brown County Courthouse will soon be seeing a multi-million dollar change. After decades of discussion regarding the security of the courthouse, the Brown County Boa...
Robert Kennedy Feb 16, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Appleton Schools Address 'Period Poverty'
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The Appleton Area School District is partnering with several community organizations to combat period poverty, or inadequate access to menstrual hygiene products and educati...
Robert Kennedy Feb 16, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

