Category Archives: Local

Appleton Elementary School Finds Unique Way to Get Kids Excited About Reading
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The pandemic threw elementary teachers for a curve ball when it came to reading. Now, students are back in the classroom, and some need a little encouragement to improve in...
Casey Nelson Feb 09, 2022

Driver Killed in Howard Crash
HOWARD, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - One person has died as a result of a crash Wednesday afternoon in the Green Bay area. Brown County sheriff's officials say the crash happened around 1:15 p.m. in Howard. Accor...
Casey Nelson Feb 09, 2022 Brown County Sheriff's Office. (IMAGE: Courtesy of Fox 11 WLUK)

Child Recovering After Being Hit by Car in Fond du Lac
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ) -- A 10-year-old child is recovering after being hit by a vehicle Wednesday Afternoon in Fond du Lac. Police there say that the child was walking alongside Old Pioneer Road when...
Rob Sussman Feb 09, 2022 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Death at High School Hits Hard for Two Rivers Community
TWO RIVERS, WI (WTAQ) - The Two Rivers community is still dealing with the shock of a student's reported drowning death at the high school this week. Emergency crews responded to the high school Tuesd...
Casey Nelson Feb 09, 2022

Lockdown Lifted at Green Bay Middle School
UPDATE: The lockdown has been lifted. ----- GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- As a precaution, a Green Bay school says it's in "secure the building - outside situation." Lombardi Middle School assures pare...
Casey Nelson Feb 09, 2022

What Voters Need To Know Ahead Of The February 15th Primary
FOX VALLEY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - With the spring primary election less than a week away, there are some things you might want to be reminded of. Local clerks are giving an update on recent changes and let...
Robert Kennedy Feb 09, 2022 The Marmot / CC

Emergency Call To Two Rivers High School
TWO RIVERS, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Two Rivers high school students will not have class today after emergency crews responded to the school Tuesday afternoon. Officials didn't provide any details about the c...
Robert Kennedy Feb 09, 2022 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Lower Sturgeon Harvest Expected in 2022
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) -- Spearers are gearing up to hit the ice of Lake Winnebago this weekend. It could be a little more difficult, however, to spear the big one this year. Aaron O'Connell with the Depa...
Rob Sussman Feb 09, 2022 A sturgeon spearer poses with his catch. (File Photo)

Packer Fan Pays It Forward, Delivering Wisconsin Goodies To Homeless Shelters
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) - A Super Bowl week tradition is underway for a Wausau woman. Sue Decker is on the road with a van full of Wisconsin meats and cheeses making pit stops at inner-city homeless shelter...
Robert Kennedy Feb 09, 2022 PHOTO: WTMJ

Federal Dollars To Be Used For Green Bay Projects
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The City of Green Bay's Finance Committee gave its approval to the allocation of American Rescue dollars to several infrastructure projects. One million American Rescue dol...
Robert Kennedy Feb 09, 2022 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

