Category Archives: Local
Mask Debate For Appleton Schools Turns Into Petition Battle
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Petitions for and against optional masking in the Appleton Area School District have been making their way throughout the community. Both petitions already have over 500 sig...
Aug 20, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Tribes Use Cash As COVID Vaccine Incentive
ONEIDA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - $500 to roll up your sleeve. That is what two area Native American tribes are offering members and employees who get vaccinated against COVID-19. Both the Oneida and Menominee...
Aug 20, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
High School Football Looks Different This Fall
COLEMAN, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - High School football is back, and fewer COVID-19 limitations are in place this season compared to last year. Players, parents and coaches hope the season can stay that way. I...
Aug 20, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Packers Unveil Alternate Uniforms
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Green and Gold revealed a new look Thursday morning. The Green Bay Packers introduced their third uniform at the Packers Pro Shop. The alternate joins the Packers' sta...
Aug 19, 2021
Door County Medical Center Hosting Booster Shot Clinics for Those Eligible
STURGEON BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Those with weak immune systems can receive a COVID-19 booster shot next week in Door County. Door County Medical Center has scheduled two clinics. The first will take pl...
Aug 19, 2021
West De Pere Schools Starting School Year with Masks Optional
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The West De Pere School District board voted to make masking optional to start the 2021-2022 school year. The decision was made at a Wednesday night meeting. Masking will st...
Aug 19, 2021
Trial Ordered for Woman Accused of Trying to Hire Hitman to Kill Ex-Boyfriend
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A woman who allegedly tried to hire a hit man to kill her ex-boyfriend was ordered Thursday to stand trial. Melissa Smith, 38, is charged with conspiracy to commit first-deg...
Aug 19, 2021
James Morgan Discusses 'Homecoming' Ahead of Jets-Packers Preseason Matchup
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ) - The Packers hosted the New York Jets for training camp workouts ahead of their preseason game this weekend, and it's been a homecoming for Jets quarterback James Morgan. Morga...
Aug 19, 2021
GBAPS Superintendent Explains Change of Course on Masks
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Green Bay Area School District Superintendent Stephen Murley is weighing in on why the school board reversed course and mandated that all students and staff wear masks to ...
Aug 19, 2021 Stephen Murley
Green Bay Doctor Urges Masking as Cases Rise
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Green Bay Doctor is pushing for additional masking. Dr. Brad Burmeister with Bellin Health says higher case counts and hospitalizations justify additional precaution, ev...
Aug 19, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
