Category Archives: Local

How Fit Is Brown County ? Take Part In The Survey
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Brown County is bringing back a wellness survey. The county first held Wello's Health and Well-Being Survey in 2019 to create a baseline for the community. The survey asks ...
Robert Kennedy Jul 15, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

9-1-1 Tower To Move, Service Will Be Impacted
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - As UW-Green Bay celebrates the $96 million included in the state budget to replace the Cofrin Library, it appears there could be an unintended multi-million dollar add-on. ...
Robert Kennedy Jul 15, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

De Pere Dedicates Plaza to Former Mayor
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - De Pere dedicated a space for its long-time mayor. On Wednesday, the city formally dedicated the James Street Mall area, along the Union Hotel and Restaurant, as Michael J. W...
Casey Nelson Jul 14, 2021

Treatment Center Encourages People to Get Help as Overdose Deaths Hit Record High
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The number of drug overdose deaths in the United States has hit an all-time high. In 2020, deaths reached 93,000. In 2019, drug overdose deaths totaled about 72,000. That'...
Casey Nelson Jul 14, 2021

Green Bay Police Chief Search: Residents Looking for Safety and a Community Focused Leader
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- There will be a few more opportunities for the public to weigh in on Green Bay's police chief search. Listening sessions will be held tonight via Zoom at 5:30 pm and on Thursda...
Rob Sussman Jul 14, 2021 Green Bay Police Department seal (PHOTO/WTAQ News)

Artist Bring 'Really Big Prints' Back to Manitowoc
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Art so big, it takes a street roller to print! Really Big Prints is back in Manitowoc. The event features artists from across the country joining together to create limite...
Casey Nelson Jul 14, 2021

Appleton International Hosting TSA PreCheck Enrollment
GREENVILLE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Now that travelling is picking up again, the Appleton International Airport is hosting a temporary TSA PreCheck Enrollment Center. Those registered with TSA's expedited s...
Casey Nelson Jul 14, 2021

United Airlines Adding Nonstop Flights for Packers Fans
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- United Airlines is making it easier for Packers fans to cheer for the green and gold on the road. United Airlines added nonstop flights to and from Green Bay Austin Stra...
Casey Nelson Jul 14, 2021

Governor Set to Sign 'Ethan's Law' Today
MADISON, WI (WTAQ) - Ethan's Law is finally set to become law in Wisconsin on Thursday afternoon. At 3:00pm, Governor Tony Evers reportedly plans to sign off on the law that would prevent children fro...
Casey Nelson Jul 14, 2021 Eugene Kim / CC

Employees of Closing Paper Mills Have Options for Future
FOX VALLEY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- You can find more than a few paper mills around Northeast Wisconsin. But recently, some are planning to shut their doors. By the end of July, Clearwater Paper will close ...
Casey Nelson Jul 14, 2021

