Category Archives: Local

Neenah's New High School Construction Is Underway
FOX CROSSING, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Construction is now underway at the new Neenah High School. Officials held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday afternoon. The site is located along Winchester Road, just ...
Robert Kennedy Jun 11, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Pandemic Impact Includes 'Critical' Blood Shortage
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The U.S. is in critical need of blood donations right now. Those who work in the medical field say it's the worst shortage they've seen in their careers. "I have never in 3...
Robert Kennedy Jun 11, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Seroogy's Chocolate Plentiful During National Candy Month
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ) -- One thing that certainly didn't suffer through the pandemic was America's sweet tooth. June is National Candy Month. At Seroogy's Chocolate in De Pere, Marketing Director Marjori...
Rob Sussman Jun 10, 2021 Chocolate rolls on the line at Seroogy's Chocolates in De Pere

Jury Finds Kraus Responsible for Killing Grandparents
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A jury ruled Thursday that Alexander Kraus is criminally responsible for the murders of his grandparents. Kraus, 19, previously pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree ...
Casey Nelson Jun 10, 2021

Meteorologist: It's Hot, and We Need Rain
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - June is off to a blazing start in the Green Bay area. "We've been roughly 10 to 15 degrees above normal the last 5 to 7 days here for northeast Wisconsin...The first nine days, ...
Casey Nelson Jun 10, 2021 Alexandr Trubetskoy / CC

Emotions Run High Over Proposed Fertilizer Plant
TOWN OF CENTER, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A proposed fertilizer plant in Outagamie County was the focus of a heated meeting Wednesday evening. The Town of Center provided initial approval for the 19,000 square...
Robert Kennedy Jun 10, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Packers Pro Shop Hosting Job Fair
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The Green Bay Packers Pro Shop is looking for people to join its team. The pro shop will host a job fair next week. It will be held Monday from 2-6 p.m. at the Johnsonville...
Casey Nelson Jun 09, 2021 Brian Giesen / CC

Appleton Police Mourn Sudden Death of K9 Officer
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) - The Appleton Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its K-9 officers. "Big and slobbery. That's one of the ways I can describe him. And just very gentle," said Captain ...
Casey Nelson Jun 09, 2021

Police: Number of Shots Fired Incidents in Green Bay 'Alarming'
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Shots rang out Tuesday night at the BP gas station on the east side of downtown Green Bay. The shooting didn't result in any injuries, but it was the 30th shots fired called pol...
Casey Nelson Jun 09, 2021 Green Bay Police Department seal (PHOTO/WTAQ News)

Boat Landing Naming Honors Fallen DNR Warden
SUAMICO, WI (WTAQ) - The Suamico Boat Landing has officially been named after Neil LaFave, a part-time DNR warden who was killed on the job back in 1971. LaFave's daughter, Nicki Degreef, calls the ho...
Casey Nelson Jun 09, 2021

