Category Archives: Local
Lawmakers Approve Funding To Move Downtown Green Bay Coal Piles
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- It's been more than six decades since efforts began to move the unsightly coal piles from the riverfront in Green Bay just south of downtown, but a bill passed Tuesday in the s...
Jun 22, 2021
Wisconsin Senators Makes Recommendations for Next Federal Judge
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Three judges and an attorney are being recommended to be the next federal judge for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. Republican Sen. Ron Johnson and Democratic Sen. Tammy...
Jun 22, 2021
Dramm Corporation Breaks Ground on New Facility
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Dramm Corporation broke ground on a new facility in Manitowoc Tuesday. The company has had its headquarters on the north side of the city for more than 40 years. Once ...
Jun 22, 2021
Packers Plant Hundreds of Trees as Part of Annual Program
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Green Bay Packers' success last season means more trees are being planted in 2021. It marks another successful year of the First Downs for Trees program. This year, 41...
Jun 22, 2021
Mile of Music Announces 'First Fifty' Artists for Mile 8
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) - Mile of Music organizers have announced their 'First Fifty' artists slated to play for Mile 8. Over the next three weeks, Mile 8 will announce another 75 to 100 acts to round out...
Jun 22, 2021
Matheny Tapped as Next President at Fox Valley Technical College
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) - A familiar face is set to take the reins at Fox Valley Technical College. The Board of Trustees announced Tuesday that Dr. Chris Matheny will take over as the college's seventh p...
Jun 22, 2021
Despite Staffing Shortages, Tourism Numbers Returning in Door County
DOOR COUNTY, WI (WTAQ) - Some Door County businesses are having a bit of trouble hiring this summer. But they're not alone. "For any tourism destination this year, it's certainly been a struggle to fi...
Jun 22, 2021 Photo: Door County Tourism
New Ammunition Plant Looking To Make Manitowoc Home
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Construction is underway for a new ammunition manufacturing plant in Manitowoc. Ammo Inc. hopes to make the plant on Custer Street a cornerstone of its business. Company le...
Jun 22, 2021 City of Manitowoc
Former Cheese Plant Targeted For Redevelopment
HILBERT, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The site of a former cheese factory in Hilbert will soon be redeveloped. The village purchased the lot, which is located next to Hilbert Civic Park. The Bel Brands factory ha...
Jun 22, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Yard Work Is Being Left To The Kids
KAUKAUNA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Nearly two dozen goats are on the job at the 1,000 Islands Environmental Center in Kaukauna. They're chewing unwanted plants, while becoming a favorite attraction for visito...
Jun 22, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
