Category Archives: Local
Green Bay Packaging Expands Midwest Market with Purchase of Minnesota Corporation
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Looking to expand its business, Green Bay Packaging Incorporated bought Interstate Packaging Corporation in Minnesota. The acquisition became effective Thursday. It comes ...
Jun 30, 2022
Docking on the Fox River to be Prohibited for Green Bay's "Fire Over the Fox"
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Green Bay Police will be posting "No Docking" signs along the Fox River to protect from firework fallout during the "Fire Over the Fox" event. The signs are currently ...
Jun 30, 2022 bayasaa / CC
AAA: Record-High 4th of July Travel Expected, Despite Historically High Gas Prices
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - A record number of Americans will be traveling 50 miles or more for Independence Day, with AAA reporting that approximately 42 million people will hit the road. "Overall, it's o...
Jun 30, 2022 Chris Yarzab / CC
DOT: Celebrate Safe Driving During July 4th Weekend Travel
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - The Wisconsin Department of Transportation reminds travelers to celebrate safe driving over the Fourth of July weekend. "We cease construction around noon on Friday, and then we...
Jun 30, 2022 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Local ER Docs Urge People to Celebrate Independence Responsibly
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- It's Independence Day weekend, and local emergency room doctors are urging people to celebrate responsibly. Emergency room visits can rise by 50% compared to a normal day on Ju...
Jun 30, 2022 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Blood Supplies Dwindle Heading Into Holiday Weekend
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - In January, the Red Cross declared its first ever blood crisis, amid a dire need for blood. Five months later, it's still in high demand. Juliana Jarchow of the Community Bl...
Jun 30, 2022 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Brown County Hears Ideas, Concerns Over Proposed Boat Launch
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Brown County says it has a blank slate with the former Eagles Nest Club property it purchased two years ago for a new boat launch and it hopes the public will help with ...
Jun 30, 2022 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
4th of July Cookout Prices Up 17% Over Last Year
HOWARD, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The American Farm Bureau says consumers will pay an average of $69.68 for 10 people this Independence Day. This includes cheeseburgers, pork chops, chicken breasts, homemade ...
Jun 29, 2022
Dredging Underway at Baileys Harbor Marina
BAILEYS HARBOR, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Work is wrapping up at a marina in northern Door County. Crews are dredging the site in Baileys Harbor, which should help keep boaters safe. Those workers are putting...
Jun 29, 2022
Green Bay Metro Fire Chief Announces Retirement
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- After nine years of service, Green Bay's fire chief has announced his retirement. Green Bay Metro Fire Chief David Litton will retire by the end of the year, marking a nea...
Jun 29, 2022
