Category Archives: Local

Republican Lawmakers Introduce Package of Bills that Would Add Eligibility Requirements to Unemployment, Medicaid
MADISON, WI (WTAQ) -- Wisconsin Republicans are out with a new package of legislation that would restrict eligibility requirements for unemployment benefits and Medicaid coverage. Republicans say the ...
Rob Sussman Jan 18, 2022 DWD website.

Green Bay Police Issue Reminders After Suspected Drunk Driver Hits Squad Vehicle
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Green Bay Police are reminding people to make smart decisions behind the wheel, after a parked squad vehicle was hit by a suspected drunk driver over the weekend. Around 2:30 Sa...
Casey Nelson Jan 18, 2022

Advisory Issued Over Elevated PFAS Levels in the Bay of Green Bay
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- There's a new fish consumption advisory for the Bay of Green Bay and its tributaries. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources officials say elevated levels of PFOS, a type of...
Rob Sussman Jan 18, 2022 A DNR boat on the Green Bay Metro Boat Launch (Fox 11 Online)

'Betty White Challenge' Brings Influx of Donations for Local Animal Shelters
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) - She may have missed it by a few weeks, but Betty White's 100th birthday became a party for animal shelters across the country on Monday. That includes the Oshkosh Area Humane Soci...
Casey Nelson Jan 18, 2022

State Majority Leader Steineke Not Seeking Reelection in 2022
KAUKAUNA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - State Majority Leader Jim Steineke says he will not seek reelection to the state Assembly in the fall of 2022. State Rep. Steinke (R-Kaukauna) was first elected to represent...
Casey Nelson Jan 18, 2022 State Rep. Jim Steineke, R-Vandenbroek (Courtesy Office of State Rep. Steineke)

Driver Arrested on 5th OWI After Going Over Roundabout
KAUKAUNA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A man who allegedly drove his vehicle over a roundabout has been jailed on suspicion of his fifth operating while intoxicated offense. Kaukauna police say they were called ...
Casey Nelson Jan 18, 2022

Flying To Packers Playoff Games In Style
ASHWUABENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A luxurious way to travel, eliminating most of the stress that comes with flying commercial. An option Jet Air Operations Manager Dylan Masse says some will be exploring ...
Robert Kennedy Jan 18, 2022 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

No Ice Bowl II, But Cold Weather Expected for NFC Divisional Game
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ) -- It's not going to be Ice Bowl II between the Green Bay Packers and the San Francisco 49ers this weekend for the NFC Divisional Playoff round. It's still going to be really co...
Rob Sussman Jan 17, 2022 Brian Giesen / CC

Packers, Snow Sculptors Carving Up Excitement Ahead of Playoffs
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Preparations are happening Monday around Lambeau Field ahead of the big weekend. Fans are already feeling the difference around Green Bay. Team USA Snow Sculptors are chip...
Casey Nelson Jan 17, 2022

Oshkosh Boy's Holiday Lights Display Makes Difference for Charity
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The holidays were a bit brighter this year thanks to an Oshkosh 12-year-old. For the past six years, Brody Enli, a sixth grader at ALPs Charter school, has decorated the outs...
Casey Nelson Jan 17, 2022

