Category Archives: Local
Fake Websites Target People Searching for Free COVID Tests from Government
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - As households across the country can now request free at-home COVID-19 test kits through a new Biden administration program, some people are looking to capitalize on it - by rip...
Jan 23, 2022
Man Charged with Burning Body Found on UW-GB Campus Appears in Court
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Authorities say that Jeisaac Rodriguez-Garcia allegedly burned the body of Jason Mendez-Ramos, which was found on the edge of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay campus ...
Jan 22, 2022 Jeisaac Rodriquez-Garcia (Photo courtesy Brown Co. Jail)
Fisheree to Benefit Manawa Veterans Freedom Park
MANAWA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A fishing competition in Manawa will benefit Veterans Freedom Park. The sixth annual Fishing for Freedom Fisheree is Saturday. "We do have prizes for the largest fish of five...
Jan 22, 2022 Manawa Area Veterans Freedom Park Memorial, January 21, 2022 (Fox 11 Forecast)
Little Progress Made on Gableman Election Lawsuit Against Green Bay, Madison Mayors
WAUKESHA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Not a lot of progress was made during a Friday hearing on a lawsuit seeking testimony from the mayors of Green Bay and Madison over the handling of the 2020 election. Forme...
Jan 22, 2022 The central count at the KI Convention Center on election day, November 3rd, 2020.
Packers Fans Gather for First Playoff Rally Since 2020
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- For the first time in two years the Packers faithful gathered Friday for a playoff pep rally. Over a hundred fans turned out in Downtown Green Bay to hype themselves up ahead o...
Jan 21, 2022 Packers President Mark Murphy addresses the crowd at the Packers playoff pep rally January 21st, 2022. (WTAQ/Casey Nelson)
Bellin Health Nurse Practitioner Reminds Packer Fans: Bundle Up
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- It's going to be a very cold Saturday. Temperatures in the evening are expected to fall to the low single digits. That's not unusual in Green Bay. Also not unusual? Playoff foo...
Jan 21, 2022 Lambeau Field from the north parking lot. (WTAQ/Casey Nelson)
Oconto State Rep. Draws Criticism After Secret Tape Posted
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A local Republican state lawmaker is drawing criticism after a video reportedly shows him telling constituents that Republicans need to "cheat like the Democrats or bend the...
Jan 21, 2022 State Assemblyman Elijah Behnke.
ThedaCare Takes Ascension to Court Over Staffing Moves
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A dispute over health care employees in the Fox Valley is headed to court. ThedaCare claims Ascension recruited and then hired a group of Theda's staff. ThedaCare says it's...
Jan 21, 2022
Omro Veteran Celebrates A Century Of Life
OMRO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - An Omro World War II veteran reached a milestone Thursday. Ervin Fay celebrated his 100th birthday. Hundreds of people from all over the country helped make his day just a littl...
Jan 21, 2022 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Wisconsin COVID Deaths Continue To Rise
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Confirmed COVID-19 deaths in Wisconsin are at their highest level since Christmas Eve 2020. The state Department of Health Services reported the seven-day average at 32, the ...
Jan 21, 2022 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
