Category Archives: Local
Wisconsin Breaks Single-Day COVID-19 Case Record
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Wisconsin broke its all-time record for daily COVID-19 cases on Monday as the omicron variant continues to surge. The state Department of Health Services reported 8,058 conf...
Jan 04, 2022 MWC
NFL Playoffs To Bring A Cash Windfall To Local Tourism
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- The local tourism industry is excited about the NFC championship. The Packers having the first seed in the NFC Playoffs means that they'll get home field advantage in the playo...
Jan 04, 2022 Lambeau Field from the north parking lot. (WTAQ/Casey Nelson)
The Push to Recruit, Retain Law Enforcement Officers in Wisconsin
KAUKAUNA, WI (WTAQ) - Republican legislators and local law enforcement are introducing new legislation aimed at recruiting, supporting and retaining law enforcement officers in Wisconsin. Wisconsin cu...
Jan 04, 2022 Police follow a Black Lives Matter demonstration through the streets of Green Bay on May 31, 2020. (PHOTO/Casey Nelson, WTAQ News)
Fond du Lac Police Identify Persons of Interest in October Murder
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ) -- Fond du Lac police say they've identified two persons of interest in the murder of 26-year-old Benzel T. Rose in October. Police say both people are in custody already on unr...
Jan 04, 2022 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Charges Dropped Against One Defendant in Omro Homicide Case
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Charges were dropped Tuesday against a witness to a double murder, who had been accused of helping the murderer. Andrew Clark allegedly shot and killed his wife, Melissa Cla...
Jan 04, 2022
Schneider Acquires Midwest Logistics Systems
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Trucking company Schneider announced growth with the acquisition of an Ohio-based truckload carrier. Schneider acquired 100% of the equity interest in Midwest Logistics Sy...
Jan 04, 2022
Manitowoc Man Arrested for Armed Robbery
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Authorities say the suspect arrested in a Manitowoc armed robbery has a history of aggravated robbery. Last week an armed robbery was reported at the Boost Mobile store on...
Jan 04, 2022
New Prevea Surgery Center Under Construction in Green Bay
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Construction is underway for Prevea's new surgery center in Green Bay. The ambulatory surgery center (ASC) will provide same-day, outpatient surgical care by Prevea provide...
Jan 04, 2022
Kwik Trip Gas Pumps Go Prepay Only
LA CROSSE, WI (WTAQ) - All Kwik Trip gas pumps across the chain's 800 stores are now pay at the pump or prepay inside only. The La Crosse-based company says the move is aimed at limiting profit loss b...
Jan 04, 2022 Kwik Trip.
Appleton Schools Ready To Deal With Growing Facility Needs
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - For the first time in over two years advancements to schools in the Appleton Area School District are being considered. The district's Chief Financial Officer, Greg Hartjes,...
Jan 04, 2022 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
