Category Archives: Local
Green Bay Schools to Ban Winter Coats in Classrooms
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Green Bay schools will no longer allow students to wear winter coats inside of school buildings. The Green Bay Area Public School District sent notices home this weekend announc...
Jan 03, 2022
UW Oshkosh Opens New Cybersecurity Center
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- UW-Oshkosh has opened a new cybersecurity center. It's providing new space for research, training and outreach related to cybersecurity. Known as the Cybersecurity Center of...
Jan 03, 2022
Freezing Conditions Impact Ice on Lake Poygan
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The weekend deep freeze is giving ice conditions on some area lakes the chance to improve. At Noffke's Landing west of Winneconne, a lone UTV ventures onto the Mond...
Jan 03, 2022
Oshkosh Man Sentenced to Federal Prison on Firearm Charge
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - An Oshkosh man has been sentenced in federal court for illegally possessing a firearm. Prosecutors say Kenneth A. Wright, 35, was sentenced Monday to 57 months in prison, f...
Jan 03, 2022 Bill Oxford / Unsplash
Brown County Asked to Use COVID-19 Money for 911 Tower Replacement
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Brown County should use $2.2 million in federal COVID-19 relief money to cover the costs of a replacement 911 cell tower, county staff are recommending. UW-Green Bay is pla...
Jan 03, 2022
Construction Underway on Modernization Project at ThedaCare's Neenah Facility
NEENAH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Construction on a multi-million-dollar project in Neenah is underway. ThedaCare announced Monday that work has begun at its Neenah-based Regional Medical Center. The announce...
Jan 03, 2022
Don't Forget About Nutrition in New Year's Fitness Resolutions
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - People might be starting their New Year's resolutions with a lot of exercise to get back in shape or shed some weight, but you can't out-run a bad diet. There's a lot more to be...
Jan 03, 2022 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
Advocate Aurora Doctor: Some Who Test Positive for COVID Aren't Reporting Positive Test Results
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- An Advocate Aurora Doctor says some people infected with COVID-19 aren't reporting their positive test results. Advocate Aurora Dr. Jeff Bahr says a stigma has developed around...
Jan 03, 2022 (Aurora Baycare)
Police in Oshkosh Investigating After Body Discovered on Main Street
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) -- Police in Oshkosh are investigating after a man was found dead in the 2100 block of Main Street. Police received a report Monday of a man lying in the bushes unresponsive. He was...
Jan 03, 2022 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Nitschke Bridge Closing Tuesday Morning Through End of January
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- One of downtown Green Bay's three bridges over the Fox River is closing Tuesday morning -- and will remain closed for the rest of the month. The Ray Nitschke Memorial Brid...
Jan 03, 2022
