Category Archives: Local

Keeping the Wreaths Green with Green Bay Metro Fire This Holiday Season
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - A familiar wreath is now hanging outside all Green Bay fire stations, signaling the start of the holiday season. The wreaths are part of a public awareness campaign, encouraging...
Casey Nelson Nov 24, 2021

Appleton Christmas Parade Goes On, Honoring Waukesha
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Appleton's annual Christmas parade returned Tuesday night to College Avenue, just days after a Christmas parade in Waukesha turned deadly when a man sped an SUV into the par...
Robert Kennedy Nov 24, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Volunteers Pack 2,500 Delivery Meals for Christian Outreach's Annual Ecumenical Thanksgiving Dinner
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ) -- Volunteers worked to assemble 2,500 packaged Thanksgiving dinners at the Johnsonville Tailgate Village east of Lambeau Field on Tuesday afternoon. It's all part of Christian ...
Rob Sussman Nov 23, 2021 Workers assemble delivery Thanksgiving dinners at the Johnsonville Tailgate Village. (WTAQ/Rob Sussman)

Campground Owner Who Ignored COVID Protocols Cites Virus Fear as Reason for Skipping Court Appearance
SHAWANO (WLUK) -- Another arrest warrant was issued Tuesday for Shawano County campground owner after she didn't show up in court a second time on charges of eluding police and resisting arrest -- and...
Casey Nelson Nov 23, 2021

Green Bay Firefighters Dealing with Ashland Avenue Fire
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Police and fire officials in Green Bay are asking residents to avoid the 700 block of South Ashland Avenue. Green Bay Metro Firefighters are battling a structure fire in that a...
Rob Sussman Nov 23, 2021

Meet The First 'Northeast Wisconsin Veteran of the Year'
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - For the first time ever, a local veteran is being recognized as Northeast Wisconsin's Veteran of the Year. "This is a small way we can recognize veterans in our community and th...
Casey Nelson Nov 23, 2021 Congressman Mike Gallagher hands Army National Guard Veteran Ryan Lonergan a plaque recognizing him as the inaugural Northeast Wisconsin Veteran of the Year. November 23, 2021. (PHOTO/WTAQ News)

Fond Du Lac County Mystery Solved, 13 Years Later
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Sheriff's officials have positively identified the body of a female, 13 years after she was found in a shallow grave in Fond du Lac County. The body of 18-year-old Amy Ma...
Robert Kennedy Nov 23, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

De Pere Industrial Building Damaged By Fire
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - De Pere Firefighters put out a fire on the rooftop of an industrial building Tuesday morning. Crews were called to Sustana, 1751 Mathew Dr., just before 4 a.m. They found a f...
Robert Kennedy Nov 23, 2021 PHOTO; Courtesy of WLUK

Winter Sports Enthusiasts Can't Afford To Wait
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - It's early November, and Zeller's Ski and Sports in Green Bay appears to be fully stocked with skis and snowboards. But it might not stay that way for long. Retailers who s...
Robert Kennedy Nov 23, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Green Bay School District Hosted Its First Covid Vaccine Clinic Monday
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - It comes as positive COVID-19 cases in children are among the highest we've seen since last fall. If you are looking to get your students vaccinated, Green Bay Public Schoo...
Robert Kennedy Nov 23, 2021 GBAPSD

