Category Archives: Local

Fans Can Help Packers Raise Money for Cancer Research Throughout October
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - When the Green Bay Packers team up with the Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation, cancer loses. The Packers Vs. Cancer partnership entered its fifth straight year to raise fund...
Casey Nelson Sep 23, 2021

COVID-19 Spread Leading to Rise in Oconto County Hospitalizations
OCONTO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- More COVID-19 cases in Oconto County are leading to more people in the hospital, local health officials say. County health officer Debra Konitzer says between Sept. 8 and 22,...
Casey Nelson Sep 23, 2021

Memorial Fund Established for Family of Fond du Lac Police Officer
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A memorial fund has been established to help the family of a Fond du Lac police officer who died in the line of duty. Police say officer Joseph Kurer contracted COVID-19...
Casey Nelson Sep 23, 2021

Green Bay Botanical Gardens Expansion Centers on Children's Education
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - A major renovation centered on children's education is set to begin early next year at the Green Bay Botanical Gardens. The campaign will help expand the Nielsen Children's Gard...
Casey Nelson Sep 23, 2021

Green Bay Business Fire Under Investigation
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - An overnight business fire that started in an industrial machine, spread to the roof of the building, Green Bay firefighters say. Crews were called to 600 Liberty St. around 12:...
Robert Kennedy Sep 23, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Front Row Seat To Golf History
HAVEN, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - When you think of the Ryder Cup, the first thing anyone thinks of is the action. What many forget, is the volunteers. It takes nearly 4,000 people giving their time. Each one h...
Robert Kennedy Sep 23, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Major Broadband Projects Coming To Brown County
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The City of Green Bay is adding Wi-Fi to several parks. Howard, Suamico, and Hobart will have nearly 500 miles of fiber cables installed underground to build stronger Wi...
Robert Kennedy Sep 23, 2021 MWC

Fond Du Lac Mourns The Loss Of A Police Officer
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ) - The Fond du Lac Police Chief Aaron Goldstein says Officer Joseph Kurer died due to complications from COVID-19. He was 26. "Our entire Fond du Lac Police Department family mou...
Robert Kennedy Sep 23, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of Fond Du Lac Police Department

Plan To Turn Vacant Property Into Market Rate Apartments
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Work is underway in Oshkosh to remodel a vacant building and turn it into an apartment building. On Wednesday, crews held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Miles Kimball Loft...
Robert Kennedy Sep 23, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

$11.5 Million Project to Transform Green Bay Botanical Children's Garden in 2023
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A major renovation costing major dollars will start early next year at the Green Bay Botanical Garden. "I think it will bring the next generation out to the garden which i...
Casey Nelson Sep 22, 2021

