Category Archives: Local
Local Celebrate Juneteenth Becoming Federally Recognized
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Today is Juneteenth, the celebration of the day the last group of slaves in the former confederacy learned of the Emancipation Proclamation, declaring them free. Many in Green ...
Jun 19, 2021 A mural located in downtown Green Bay at the corner of Pine and Quincy Streets. (Fox 11 Online)
New River Trail Opens in Fox Valley
KAUKAUNA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- There is a new way people in the Fox Valley can take to the trails. The Nelson Family Heritage Crossing was dedicated Friday morning, and the site is expected to bring a bo...
Jun 19, 2021 A picture of the trail. (Fox 11 Online)
Competency Issue Raised Again in Case Against Teen Accused of Killing Grandparents
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Competency issues have been raised again in the case against Alexander Kraus, whose insanity plea was rejected by a jury last week. Kraus, 19, is, as of now, heading to pri...
Jun 18, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Netflix Asks Judge to Toss 'Making a Murder' Lawsuit
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Netflix says a defamation lawsuit filed by an investigator on the Teresa Halbach case should be dismissed. Andrew Colborn filed the suit in federal court, claiming the "Ma...
Jun 18, 2021 Steven Avery (File Photo)
Fire Danger Still High, Despite Thursday Rain
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Despite the rain and thunderstorms that moved through Thursday night, fire danger remains high in the northern half the area. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources...
Jun 18, 2021 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters / CC
Federal Recognition For A Popular Door County Road
DOOR COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - For those looking to get out on the road, a popular stretch of highway in Door County is now considered a National Scenic Byway. After more than 10 years in-the-making, f...
Jun 18, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
De Pere Farmer's Market Is Back In Business
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Definitely De Pere kicked off the downtown's first farmers market for the 2021 season on Thursday. Vendors selling produce products says the dry heat has likely pushed back t...
Jun 18, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Brown County Bridge Project Awaits Budget Decision
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The pace of the highly anticipated and long-debated southern bridge in Brown County could be accelerating. A recently passed budget motion would direct more money to the...
Jun 18, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Challenge Filed Against Oshkosh Corp Mail Truck Contract
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A formal challenge has been filed against the awarding of a $6 billion contract for mail trucks to Oshkosh Corp. Workhorse Group, a company based in Ohio, is challenging Osh...
Jun 17, 2021
LISTEN: New Lifeguards to Rescue Summer Pool Plans in Green Bay
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Green Bay only has one pool open right now, but the parks department is hoping to have all three open by the end of the month. While a lack of lifeguards only allowed the city o...
Jun 17, 2021 A lifeguard stands poolside at Resch Aquatic Center in Green Bay. (PHOTO/WTAQ News)
