Category Archives: Local
Prevea Begins Distributing Additional Vaccine Dose for Immunocompromised People
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- A third COVID-19 vaccine shot is now available at Prevea Health for certain people who may be immunocompromised. Prevea Health CEO Dr. Ashok Rai says that it's only for those w...
Aug 20, 2021 A Prevea front line healthcare worker receives a COVID-19 vaccine. (Photo: Prevea Health)
Brown County to Conduct OWI Saturation Patrols
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Law enforcement officers in Brown County have a very simple message for those thinking of getting behind the wheel drunk: "Don't". They're conducting saturation patrols, lookin...
Aug 20, 2021 Brown County Sheriff's Office. (IMAGE: Courtesy of Fox 11 WLUK)
Appleton Schools to Revise Mask Policy
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Appleton Area School District says a change is coming to its mask policy. Last month, the school board approved optional masking for students of all grade levels to sta...
Aug 20, 2021 Jill Carlson (jillcarlson.org) / CC
Suspect in Oconto Falls Officer Shooting Committed to Mental Health Facility
OCONTO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The woman accused of shooting an Oconto Falls police officer has been committed to a mental health facility for six months. Alisha Kocken is charged with attempted first-degre...
Aug 20, 2021 Alyssa Kocken in court. (Fox 11 Online)
Appleton Armed Robbery Suspect Ordered to Stand Trial
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Kyle Peebles was ordered Friday to stand trial for allegedly robbing a liquor store. Peebles waived a preliminary hearing. His arraignment on five counts, including armed ro...
Aug 20, 2021
Prevea Offering COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters to Those with Weakened Immune Systems
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Prevea Health is offering COVID-19 booster shots for those who are immunocompromised. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the shots for those with weak immune ...
Aug 20, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Oshkosh Police Hiring Crossing Guards
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The Oshkosh Police Department is hiring crossing guards for the 2021-2022 school year. Police say they are trying to fill open positions in the following locations: N. Sawyer...
Aug 20, 2021
Teen Already in Custody Expected to Face Charges for Separate Shooting Incident
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A man who is facing charges in an Appleton shooting, is now suspected in another shooting, police say. William D. Hayes, 18, of Oshkosh, is accused in a shooting that happen...
Aug 20, 2021
Oshkosh Schools Reverse Course, Will Require Masks to Start School Year
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Face masks will be required in Oshkosh schools after all. The district's announcement Friday came two weeks after it released a plan that did not include a face mask require...
Aug 20, 2021
Horse in Calumet County Tests Positive for Illness That Can Affect People
CALUMET COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Be careful of mosquito bites, health officials warn, after a horse tested positive for a disease that mosquitoes can also spread to people. Calumet County Public Heal...
Aug 20, 2021 Katja Schulz / CC
