Category Archives: Local
Dinosaurs Make a Difference at HSHS St. Vincent Children's Hospital
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A visit from some prehistoric creatures put big smiles on the faces of young patients at a Green Bay children's hospital. Animatronic dinosaurs from Dino Stroll, an event ...
Jun 25, 2021
Menominee Casino Reopens for Gaming Following Cyber Attack
KESHENA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- After being closed for nearly two weeks due to an "external computer attack," the Menominee Casino reopened for gaming. Meanwhile other aspects of the casino-resort like the...
Jun 25, 2021
Evers Appoints Next Outagamie County Circuit Court Judge
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Gov. Tony Evers has appointed Yadira Rein as Outagamie County Circuit Court Judge. Rein fills a vacancy created by Judge Gregory B. Gill, Jr.'s election to the Court of App...
Jun 25, 2021
Hearing Postponed for Two Rivers Murder Suspect
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A preliminary hearing for a Two Rivers murder suspect was postponed Friday, as he wants to hire a private attorney to represent him. Joshua Walcott, 19, is charged with fir...
Jun 25, 2021 Joshua Walcott (Manitowoc Co. Jail)
Area Entertainment And Convention Venues On The Rebound
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Some say the live events industry was one of the hardest hit during the coronavirus pandemic after sporting events and concerts were put on hold until further notice. "I ...
Jun 25, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Suspect In Father-Daughter Killings Found Guilty
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A jury on Thursday convicted Karl Hess in the killings of father and daughter Richard and Jocelyn Miller in Manitowoc. Hess, 37, was charged with two counts of first-degree...
Jun 25, 2021
No Need To Cut The Cheese For This Record-Breaker
WEYAUWEGA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Wisconsin is known worldwide for its cheese, but the cheese looked to put the state in the world record books once again on Thursday. Weyauwega Star Dairy unofficially brok...
Jun 25, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Green Bay Area Residents Asked to Conserve Water on Saturday
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Residents living in the Green Bay area are asked to conserve water this Saturday while work is being done on the transmission line that transports water from Lake Michigan....
Jun 24, 2021 This robotic pipe diver helps detect leaks inside water transmission lines. (Photo courtesy of Green Bay Water Utility)
Mayor Genrich Applauds Effort to Move Coal Piles From Downtown Green Bay
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich is applauding a bipartisan bill that would provide $5 million in funding to help move the coal piles south of downtown. Efforts to move the coal pi...
Jun 24, 2021
Kids' Day Returns to Green Bay on Friday
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Friday is Kids' Day in the city of Green Bay. There are plenty of free events for kids all day long including free swimming between four and six at the Resch Aquatic Center and...
Jun 24, 2021 Children swim at Colburn Pool after it reopened to the public on July 14, 2020. (PHOTO/WTAQ News)
