Category Archives: Local
Notre Dame Academy receives $11 million in historic gifts from the Norbertine Order
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A historic donation is boosting Notre Dame Academy's educational resources. The Norbertine Order made two gifts to Notre Dame Academy, totaling $11 million. The Order made...
Oct 23, 2025 Notre Dame Academy in Green Bay.
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Chemical spill at Green Bay meat plant contained by fire department
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A chemical spill at a Green Bay meat packaging plant was contained. Green Bay Metro Fire Department was called for a chemical spill in the 1300 block of Lime Kiln Road Thu...
Oct 23, 2025
Green Bay East coach has first meeting with school district since being put on leave
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Green Bay East High School football coach who was recently put on paid administrative leave met with district officials for the first time Wednesday morning. State law...
Oct 23, 2025 There was an extra police presence at Green Bay's East and West High School on Monday, December 16, 2024. A student reported a potential threat, referencing schools shootings at both buildings, prompting a police investigation. Authorities determined the threat was not credible after speaking with three persons of interest who are also students in the district.
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New inclusive playground in Harrison made from natural materials
VILLAGE OF HARRISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A brand-new park in the village of Harrison is giving children and families a place to enjoy the outdoors. Rennwood Park is a 13.62-acre neighborhood park locate...
Oct 23, 2025 The Village of Harrison hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Rennwood Park, which includes a natural and inclusive playground, Oct. 21, 2025.
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Appleton residents and businesses ask for change in 'excessive' downtown noise levels
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- About 100 Appleton residents, business owners and local politicians gathered Wednesday night to discuss changes to the noise levels in downtown Appleton. "All this excessiv...
Oct 23, 2025 About 100 Appleton residents, business owners and local politicians gathered to talk about change for the rising downtown noise levels. Oct. 22, 2025.
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Two Green Bay men among seven arrested in Upper Peninsula Chris Hansen-linked child sex sting
IRON MOUNTAIN, MI (WTAQ) -- Two Green Bay men were arrested earlier this month as part of a days-long sting operation conducted in Iron Mountain, Michigan by local and federal police alongside TV Jour...
Oct 22, 2025 L-R: Joseph Scott Peters, David Anthony Bailey (Dickenson County Sheriff's Office)
2 Green Bay men among 7 suspects charged in U.P. human trafficking case
DICKINSON COUNTY, Mich. (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Seven men, including two from Green Bay, have been charged in a human trafficking case in the Upper Peninsula. Last week, the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office a...
Oct 22, 2025 From left to right and top to bottom, David A. Bailey, Nicholas J. Krackenberger, John C. Coughlin, Guy A. Ruder, Kelsey L. Nurbank, Dennis W. Zuern, Joseph S. Peters.
Northeast Wisconsin pantries prepare for influx with FoodShare delays expected in November
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- If you use SNAP or the FoodShare program in Wisconsin, be prepared to see a delay in your November benefits. It's a direct result of the ongoing federal government shutdown. This week, ...
Oct 22, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Drug suspect James Grandberry to face trial after lengthy hearing delay
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - James Grandberry's long-delayed preliminary hearing was held Wednesday, and the suspect in a Chicago-to-Green Bay drug ring was ordered to stand trial after testimony from ...
Oct 22, 2025 James Grandberry appears before Brown County court, October 22, 2025.
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UW freshman enrollment hits record high with new admission initiatives
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Universities of Wisconsin is reporting overall enrollment increased for the third straight year, a moment UW President Jay Rothman says is "worth celebrating." UW's fall 2025 enroll...
Oct 22, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
