Category Archives: Local

Oshkosh Schools Superintendent Search Is Underway
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The Oshkosh Area School District has begun the process of finding its next superintendent. The district says it is using input from a community survey and board of education ...
Robert Kennedy May 01, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Ready, Set, Fish...Anglers Come Out For Opening Day
CECIL, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Wisconsin's general fishing season opened Saturday. The DNR is asking anglers to make sure they have a valid license and pay attention to the bag limit while out. Northern pike...
Robert Kennedy May 01, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Trucker Shortage Prompts Action at Fox Valley Technical College
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) -- There are a shortage of truckers on the road. It's a situation serious enough that some are concerned gas prices may be impacted as trucking logistics become more difficult. "Yo...
Rob Sussman Apr 30, 2021 A Fox Valley Technical College training truck (FVTC)

Packer Fans Share Mixed Feelings Over Reports of Rodgers Wanting Out
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Fans have mixed feelings about Thursday reports that Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers doesn't want to come back to Green Bay. We spoke to a handful of them outside of Lambeau F...
Casey Nelson Apr 30, 2021 Lambeau Field from the north parking lot. (WTAQ/Casey Nelson)

Kewaunee County Sales Tax Renewed
KEWAUNEE COUNTY, WI (WTAQ) -- Kewaunee County's half-percent sales tax was renewed for another five years during a county board meeting this week. The sales tax was put into place in 2016 to make up f...
Rob Sussman Apr 30, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Prevea's Dr. Rai Appointed to UW System Board of Regents
MADISON, WI (WTAQ) -- Prevea CEO Dr. Ashok Rai has been appointed to the board that overseas the UW-System. Governor Tony Evers appointed Rai to the Board of Regents in a Friday announcement. Rai has ...
Rob Sussman Apr 30, 2021 Prevea Health President and CEO Dr. Ashok Rai.

Packer Fans Weigh In On Reports Of Aaron Rodgers Leaving Town
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Many fans have their own varying opinions on what to make of the news of MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers wanting to leave the Packers. Should he stay in green and gold? Or sh...
Robert Kennedy Apr 30, 2021 PHOTO: Getty Images

Area Waterways Prepare For Fishing Season
SHAWANO LAKE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - With about 15,000 lakes to choose from , anglers across the state are getting ready for the start of the 2021 inland sport fishing season. One of those places is Shawano...
Robert Kennedy Apr 30, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Prank 'Swatting' Call Brings Large Police Response
LITTLE CHUTE, WI (WTAQ) - A report of a disturbance and death Thursday in Little Chute turned out to be a prank call. Fox Valley Metro police responded to the 1700 block of Buchanan Street around 8 p....
Robert Kennedy Apr 30, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Packers Go For Defense With Their 1st Round Draft Pick
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The Green Bay Packers boosted their secondary by using a first-round draft pick on Georgia cornerback Eric Stokes. Stokes, a 6-foot-1 corner, went 29th overall Thursday nig...
Robert Kennedy Apr 30, 2021 PHOTO: Getty Images

