Category Archives: Local
Green Bay Airport Seeing Exterior Refresh
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Green Bay's Austin Straubel International Airport is getting a facelift. Work began on the exterior of the airport on Tuesday. Airport Director Marty Piette says the paint isn't...
Jul 19, 2022 Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach rolls the first paint of a refresh project at Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport. (PHOTO/WTAQ News)
Inflation Hits Back To School Shopping
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - After June's inflation report, experts say this year's back-to-school shopping most likely comes with a heavy price tag and some possible shortages. New numbers from the Na...
Jul 19, 2022 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Little Chute Pool Shuts Down Early on Monday Due to 'Fecal Accident'
LITTLE CHUTE, WI (WTAQ) - A Little Chute pool is set to reopen Tuesday morning after hours were cut short on Monday afternoon. It wasn't a scene out of Caddyshack, and it wasn't a candy bar. The Villa...
Jul 18, 2022
Suicide Awareness Program for First Responders Coming Soon
KAUKAUNA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A new suicide awareness program, Master Resiliency Training, is specifically designed for emergency medical service workers. Emergency responders said scene safety is what t...
Jul 18, 2022
Gas Prices Hit Below $4 Mark in Parts of Northeast Wisconsin
HOWARD, WI (WTAQ-WLUK)-- Gas prices have hit below the four dollar mark in the Green Bay area. According to GasBuddy, a Kwik Trip in Howard is selling gas for $3.76 a gallon. GasBuddy's Head of Petrol...
Jul 18, 2022
Nearly $3 Million Recommended for Appleton Water Main Replacement Project
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Appleton residents may get higher water pressure with a new proposal from city administration. Appleton officials are recommending investing $2.9 million in the 2022 water ...
Jul 18, 2022
Man Sentenced for Sexually Assaulting Former Girlfriend's Teenage Son
CHILTON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A De Pere man was sentenced Monday to eight years in prison for sexually assaulting his then-girlfriend's teenage son more than 20 years ago. Gregory Sawyer, 53, had been co...
Jul 18, 2022 Gregory Sawyer
Rescue Boat Called for Woman Injured While Jumping into Lake Michigan at Cave Point
JACKSONPORT, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A woman was injured after jumping off a cliff at Cave Point Park Monday, requiring a response from multiple agencies. The woman hurt her ankle jumping into the water, an...
Jul 18, 2022
Upriver Lakes Sturgeon Spearing Tag Applications Due August 1st
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) - The Wisconsin DNR reminds sturgeon spearers that the deadline to apply for an Upriver Lakes sturgeon spearing tag is coming up fast, with an August 1st deadline. Due to a higher s...
Jul 18, 2022
Tourism Officials Expecting Big Impact from European Soccer Friendly at Lambeau
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ) -- Professional European Soccer is right around the corner at Lambeau Field. FC Bayern Munich will take on Manchester City on Saturday in a friendly exhibition match. Discover G...
Jul 18, 2022 Lambeau Field. MWC file photo
