Category Archives: Local

Trump Encouraging Duffy To Run For Governor
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) - Former President Donald Trump has released a statement nudging Sean Duffy to run for the state's highest office. Duffy, the former 7th Congressional District Representative, has la...
Robert Kennedy Oct 18, 2021 Sean Duffy. Image courtesy: US Congress

Healthcare Community On The Chances Of A 'Twindemic'
BELLEVUE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - COVID-19 booster shots are being offered to eligible Americans across the country, but that's not the only shot being offered. Medical professionals, including Bellin Colleg...
Robert Kennedy Oct 18, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Vehicle Dangles from Edge of the Fox River in Wrightstown, Driver Arrested
WRIGHTSTOWN, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Police in Wrightstown say a 46-year-old woman from Oshkosh was arrested for suspicion of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after her vehicle was found dangling...
Rob Sussman Oct 17, 2021

Amber Alert Issued for Milwaukee Boy
MILWAUKEE, WI (WTAQ) -- An Amber Alert was issued statewide Saturday for a Milwaukee boy. Major P. Harris, 3, is described as Black, three feet tall, weighing 40 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes...
Rob Sussman Oct 17, 2021 Major P. Harris

Oshkosh School Placed on National Register of Historical Places
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A celebration was held in Oshkosh Friday to honor the Smith School's recent placement on the National Register of Historical Places. The Oregon Street school was sold to a d...
Rob Sussman Oct 16, 2021 Smith Elementary School in Oshkosh Oct. 15, 2021 (Fox 11 Online)

Sen. Baldwin, Rep. Gallagher Weigh in on Supply Chain Problems
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Wisconsin Lawmakers are offering their perspectives on the global supply chain problems that have caused shortages and headaches across every sector of the economy. Democra...
Rob Sussman Oct 16, 2021 Vince Smith / CC

Green Bay Doctor Weighs in on Boosters
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The FDA is now recommending booster shots for all three approved COVID-19 vaccines. This week the agency added recommendations for the Moderna vaccine, and most recently t...
Rob Sussman Oct 16, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of Bellin Health

Information Sought in Manitowoc Vehicle Thefts
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Manitowoc police are asking for help as they investigate a string of vehicle thefts. Police say at least eight vehicles were stolen from the north and south sides of the c...
Casey Nelson Oct 15, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

COVID-19 Pandemic Linked to Obesity Among 10-17 Year Olds in Wisconsin
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- A new report shows that obesity among kids aged 10 to 17 is up in Wisconsin. The report showed that 14.5% of kids in that age range were obese. It's something that Bellin Healt...
Rob Sussman Oct 15, 2021 U.S. Department of Agriculture / CC

Oshkosh West Stabbing Suspect Changes Plea
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A teen accused of stabbing a school resource police officer at Oshkosh West High School has withdrawn his "insanity" plea, and will go to trial. Grant Fuhrman, 18, is charged...
Casey Nelson Oct 15, 2021

