Category Archives: Local

Thedacare Issues Halloween Safety Guidelines
NEENAH, WI (WTAQ) -- With the return of Halloween parties and trick-or-treating doctors are warning those celebrating to be careful. Dr. Long Nguyen with Thedacare says COVID-19 prevention strategies ...
Rob Sussman Oct 27, 2021 File Photo

Supply Chain, Employment Issues Hurting Wisconsin Manufacturers
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Manufacturers in Wisconsin say that demand for their products is high. But they can't keep up with the increase in orders. Kondrath Kais has been a business development ma...
Casey Nelson Oct 27, 2021

16-year-old Manitowoc Girl's Home Ownership Dreams Go Up in Smoke After Arson Fire
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ) -- A 16-year-old Manitowoc girl is adding to the reward for information that will lead to the arrest of the person who set fire to a home she intended to buy. Makayla Green wanted...
Rob Sussman Oct 27, 2021 The backside of the Mero Street home following the Monday night fire (Makayla Green)

Shawano County Campground Owner Arrested After Missing Court Appearance
SHAWANO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Shawano County campground owner is now in custody after an arrest warrant was issued for her on Tuesday. Ann Retzlaff didn't show up for a court appearance on charges of e...
Rob Sussman Oct 27, 2021 Ann Retzlaff (Shawano County Sheriff)

Ripon Schools Staff Member Placed on Leave After Police Search Home
RIPON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A staff member of the Ripon Area School District is on leave after police searched the staff member's residence. Superintendent Mary Whitrock told FOX 11 the search was in rel...
Casey Nelson Oct 27, 2021

Neenah High School Threat Allegedly Stemmed from Dispute Over Girl
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- An Appleton teen whose actions led to a lockdown at three Neenah schools was upset with his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend, prosecutors allege. Robert J. Lehto, 17, has been ...
Casey Nelson Oct 27, 2021

Oconto County Holding COVID-19 Booster Clinics in November
OCONTO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Oconto County Public Health will hold several COVID-19 vaccine booster clinics in November. Starting Nov. 1 at 9 a.m., eligible individuals can make their appointments for th...
Casey Nelson Oct 27, 2021 Official U.S. Navy Page / CC

Packers Taking Steps Toward Another Stock Sale
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Another chance to become an NFL owner could be coming to Green Bay Packers fans. According to the team, the NFL has approved a potential stock sale. The money raised would...
Casey Nelson Oct 27, 2021 Ryan Afflerbaugh / CC

Hunters Can Prepare for Season at the Brown County Rifle Range
SUAMICO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Hunters can get ready for deer season at the Brown County Rifle Range. The Brown County Parks Department says the range will be open for gun and bow sighting on Saturdays an...
Casey Nelson Oct 27, 2021

Fox Valley Health Officials Urge COVID Vaccinations Ahead of Holidays
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 can make family gatherings safer over the holidays, a group of Fox Valley health officials said Wednesday. The health departments from Ou...
Casey Nelson Oct 27, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

