Category Archives: Local
Today Begins Work Zone Awareness Week in Wisconsin
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Next week is Work Zone Awareness week in Wisconsin. It's no coincidence that it comes as the spring construction season begins. Mark Kantola with WisDOT says to pay attention i...
Apr 08, 2022 Wisconsin DOT
Gas Leak at Fond du Lac Dairy Facility a Unique--and Dangerous--Challenge for Fire Crews
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ) -- A gas leak at a Fond du Lac dairy facility could have ended a whole lot worse than it did. The Fond du Lac Fire Department deals with a lot of fires, but when a yellowish gre...
Apr 08, 2022 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Luxemburg-Casco Names New Superintendent
LUXEMBURG, WI (WTAQ) - The Luxemburg-Casco School District has selected its next leader. Dr. Jo-Ellen Fairbanks was announced as the next superintendent on Friday. She is currently the superintendent ...
Apr 08, 2022
Road Construction Season About To Begin
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Spring has sprung, and road construction projects across northeast Wisconsin will resume. "We have projects that are carrying over from last year but we're anticipating add...
Apr 08, 2022 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
A Familiar Flyer Is Back In Shawano County
NAVARINO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A familiar flyer has returned to Shawano County. Sandhill cranes were spotted Thursday morning in the fields near the Navarino State Wildlife Area. With grey feathers, brigh...
Apr 08, 2022 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
The Exclusive Company to Close All Locations Following Passing of Owner
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - After six decades in the business, a Wisconsin music store is closing all its locations. This comes after the founder and owner of The Exclusive Company, James "Mr. G" Giom...
Apr 07, 2022
Outdated Technology? Some Storm Sirens Stay Silent Ahead of Severe Weather Season
STURGEON BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A common sound in stormy times is sirens blaring a warning of imminent danger. While many counties locally still do use these sirens to alert you to severe weather, in ...
Apr 07, 2022
WPS Offers Help as Winter Energy Disconnection Moratorium Nears End
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Wisconsin's winter energy disconnection moratorium is ending next week. Matt Cullen with Wisconsin Public Service says that if you're behind on your payments, they'll be able t...
Apr 07, 2022 WPS
State Officials Continue to Push COVID Vaccination as Numbers Stall
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ) -- Just over 64% of Wisconsin residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and that number hasn't risen significantly in months. State officials like DHS D...
Apr 07, 2022 Covid-19 vaccine. Image courtesy: ThedaCare.
Green Bay Area Catholic Schools Receive Over a Half-Million Dollars in Grants
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Diocese of Green Bay says it received a generous donation from a foundation that wishes to remain anonymous. The Office of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Green Ba...
Apr 07, 2022
