Category Archives: Local

Local Red Cross Volunteers Deployed to States Impacted by Deadly Tornadoes
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - As people in six states deal with the aftermath of a string of deadly tornadoes from over the weekend, volunteers from our area are preparing to lend a hand. "Here in Wisconsin,...
Casey Nelson Dec 13, 2021

Port of Green Bay Reports 2021 Busier than 2020
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- As the shipping season enters its final weeks, the Port of Green Bay is reporting a busier 2021. Port officials say nearly 1.8 million tons of goods have moved through the...
Casey Nelson Dec 13, 2021

Green Bay Superintendent Thanks Parents, Students Who Reported Threats
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- The Superintendent of the Green Bay Area School District is thanking parents and students who quickly reported a social media post containing threats against the school. Superi...
Rob Sussman Dec 13, 2021 Stephen Murley

Oshkosh's 'Mugs for Rugs' Aims to Keep Older Residents Safer
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- An exchange program in Oshkosh is making a difference for older adults in the community. The Oshkosh Fire Department kicked off its new "Mugs for Rugs" program Monday as a w...
Casey Nelson Dec 13, 2021

Green Bay Police to Continue Conversation on Gun Violence with Community Forum
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- In its continued response to the uptick in gun violence, Green Bay police are hosting a community forum. Members of the public are invited to attend the forum on Wednesday...
Casey Nelson Dec 13, 2021

Hy-Vee Submits Plans for Bay Park Square's Former Shopko Site
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Grocery store chain Hy-Vee may take over the space at Bay Park Square mall vacated by Shopko. The Iowa-based chain has requested a liquor license for a bar/food hall/pati...
Casey Nelson Dec 13, 2021 The former Shopko location at the Bay Park Square Mall. (Fox 11 Online)

Two Preble High School Students Charged with Making Violent Threats
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Two Preble High School Students are being charged with making Terrorist Threats after police say the 16 and 15-year-old students admitted they made violent threats against the ...
Rob Sussman Dec 13, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Green Bay Band Directors to March in Rose Parade
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Two Green Bay school band directors will march in the 2022 Rose Parade. Sara Baye, band director for Lombardi Middle School & Southwest High School and John Quigley, el...
Casey Nelson Dec 13, 2021

Oshkosh School Board to Vote on New School Name
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A new middle school in Oshkosh should be named for suffragist Jessie Jack Hooper, according to a recommendation to the school board, which is expected to vote on the matter W...
Casey Nelson Dec 13, 2021 (Fox 11 Online)

At The Green Bay USPS Distribution Center, It's Showtime
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - We are less than two weeks away from Christmas! And, according to the folks who deliver our mail....it's their Super Bowl. According to the United States Postal Service thi...
Robert Kennedy Dec 13, 2021 SidewaysSarah / CC

