Category Archives: Local

Appleton Hosting Two Public Listening Sessions on ARPA Fund
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The city of Appleton is seeking public input on what to do with federal coronavirus aid. City officials are holding two public listening sessions on American Rescue Plan Ac...
Casey Nelson Aug 19, 2021

New Mixed-Use Development Planned For Downtown Appleton
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The space the Conway Hotel and a senior housing facility in downtown Appleton once sat on could soon be the home of a new type of building. Developers have reached out to th...
Robert Kennedy Aug 19, 2021 PHOTO: City of Appleton

3rd COVID Booster Has NE Wisconsin Weighing Their Options
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The recommendation of booster shots is still very new to a lot of people. "This is actually the first time hearing about it that they want to do that," said Angela Hall who ...
Robert Kennedy Aug 19, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Non-Profits Benefit From Cellcom Green Bay Marathon
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Despite the distance between runners, the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon is Making A Difference. This year's event was held virtually, but that didn't stop the community. Parti...
Robert Kennedy Aug 19, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

DOT 'Safety Patrols' Offer Help to Stranded Drivers, Work to Keep Traffic Up to Speed
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ) - If you see a tow truck with State Farm and Wisconsin DOT logos rolling down Interstate 41, you might be curious what exactly it's purpose might be. The trucks are part of the DOT ...
Casey Nelson Aug 18, 2021

'It's Great to be Back': Brown County Fair Kicks Off Again
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ) -- The Brown County Fair has begun. The fair opened on Wednesday at the fairgrounds in De Pere. The fair was one of the few in the state that wasn't canceled last year during the he...
Rob Sussman Aug 18, 2021 The north rodeo gate at the Brown County Fair. (Rob Sussman/WTAQ)

Masks Required for All Green Bay Students and Staff
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - All Green Bay students will be required to mask up as they head back to the school this fall. That decision was made during a special school board meeting Wednesday night. You c...
Casey Nelson Aug 18, 2021 Green Bay Area Public School District building. (IMAGE: Courtesy of Fox 11 WLUK)

No Virtual Option for Neenah Schools in 2021-2022
NEENAH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Neenah school district will not offer remote classes this school year. District leaders say they surveyed parents about their desire for a virtual option. They say they d...
Casey Nelson Aug 18, 2021

Greater Green Bay YMCA to Open Century-Old Time Capsule During 150th Birthday Celebration
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- The Greater Green Bay YMCA is celebrating its 150th birthday this weekend, and they're closing off part of North Jefferson Street to do it. Marketing and Communications Vice Pr...
Rob Sussman Aug 18, 2021 Exterior of the Ferguson Family YMCA in Downtown Green Bay. (IMAGE: WTAQ News)

Fire Damages Green Bay Garage
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- About $15,000 worth of damage was sustained in a Green Bay garage fire on Wednesday. At around 12:20 PM firefighters were called out to 1437 Cedar St for a report of flames com...
Rob Sussman Aug 18, 2021 Green Bay Metro Fire

