Category Archives: Local
2 people arrested after Two Rivers garage burglary
TWO RIVERS, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Two people are facing charges for allegedly stealing from a garage in Two Rivers, police announced Wednesday. According to a news release, the thefts happened around 6:30...
Oct 16, 2025 Two Rivers Police Department.
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Green Bay Metro Fire receives 'First Responder of the Year' award for NFL Draft efforts
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Green Bay Metro Fire Department was honored Tuesday with the "First Responder of the Year" award. State Rep. Ryan Spaude (Ashwaubenon) and State Sen. Jamie Wall (Green B...
Oct 16, 2025 Green Bay Metro Fire Department receives 'First Responder of the Year' award for NFL Draft efforts, Oct. 14, 2025. (Photo courtesy: GBMFD)
Blood center urges donors as Type O supply hits critical low after emergency use
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Community Blood Center says it faces severe shortage, urging donors to help replenish Type O stock. As of Wednesday at 9 a.m., the Community Blood Center's inventory dr...
Oct 16, 2025 Donation at Community Blood Center on August 29, 2016.
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Oshkosh to lower property tax rate in 2026
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Oshkosh homeowners are likely to see a lower property tax bill in 2026. "We understand the economic situation that people are in," said Oshkosh City Manager Rebecca Grill. "...
Oct 16, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Neenah woman's breast cancer death inspires legislation to save lives, out-of-pocket costs
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Even after her death, a Fox Valley woman continues to be a champion for others. A proposal bearing her name could not only save lives, but also out-of-pocket expenses for wo...
Oct 16, 2025 The exterior dome of the Wisconsin state Capitol is seen in Madison Feb. 15, 2023.
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USS Cobia returns to Manitowoc after repairs in Sturgeon Bay
STURGEON BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The treasured World War II submarine USS Cobia is back home at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum. She arrived in Manitowoc Wednesday afternoon after leaving Fincantieri Bay...
Oct 15, 2025 Spectators watch as the USS Cobia returns to the Wisconsin Maritime Museum in Manitowoc Oct. 15, 2025.
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Door County welcomes visitors for Fall season
DOOR COUNTY, WI (WTAQ) -- Though the summer tourism season has ended, Door County remains a popular place to travel. Jon Jarosh with Destination Door County says about 30% of annual tourists come duri...
Oct 15, 2025 Fall colors at Eagle Bluff Lighthouse in Door County, September 27, 2023.
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Winnebago County Democratic Party booth dropped from Oshkosh farmers markets
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Winnebago County Democratic Party will not have a booth at the final two summer Oshkosh Farmers Markets of 2025 after complaints about bracelets that were handed out. Ac...
Oct 15, 2025 Some people in Oshkosh are criticizing the Winnebago County Democratic Party. It comes after some farmers market goers said a party volunteer handed out hate speech materials. Oct. 13, 2025.
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Winnebago County looks to continue to fund homeless prevention program
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Winnebago County Executive Gordon Hintz will propose $555,412 of taxpayer funds for the Homeless, Eviction and Loss Prevention (HELP) program as part of the 2026 co...
Oct 15, 2025 Winnebago County sign, November 4, 2021.
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Marinette County family advocates and educates after losing 2 loved ones in crash
MARINETTE COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- After losing two loved ones in a crash, a Marinette County family is turning their grief into action. They're not only looking to educate, but also legislate. For t...
Oct 15, 2025 L-R, Elysia Kust, Mary Ann Kust (Images courtesy of Regan Dahnert)
