Category Archives: Local

State Rests Case in James Prokopovitz Trial, Defense Will Not Call Witnesses
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- The trial of a man accused of killing his wife appears to be coming to a conclusion. The state rested its argument in the case against James Prokopovitz, accused of killing his...
Rob Sussman Feb 25, 2021 Defense Attorney John D'Angelo gestures towards his client, James Prokopovitz. (Pool Image)

State Confirms March 1st Vaccine Eligibility for Teachers, Childcare Workers
MADISON, WI (WTAQ) -- The tentative date for teachers and essential workers to become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine is no longer tentative. On March 1st, teachers, child care workers, essential wo...
Rob Sussman Feb 25, 2021 A Prevea front line healthcare worker receives a COVID-19 vaccine. (Photo: Prevea Health)

Iola Car Show Makes Modifications for 2021 Event
IOLA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Changes to admission and concession prices -- to reduce the need for cash change -- are among the modifications Iola Car Show organizers are making to hold the 2021 event durin...
Casey Nelson Feb 25, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Appleton Schools Increasing In-Person Class Capacity
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) - Appleton Schools are adjusting their schedules for the fourth quarter, bringing students closer to full-time in-person classes. "5th and 6th graders are currently in a hybrid mod...
Casey Nelson Feb 25, 2021

Trial Set for Student Accused of Stabbing Officer
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Dec. 6 trial has been set for an Oshkosh West High School student who allegedly stabbed a police officer. Grant Fuhrman, 18, is charged with one count of attempted first-d...
Casey Nelson Feb 25, 2021

ThedaCare Relaxing Visitor Restrictions
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- ThedaCare is slightly relaxing visitor restrictions at its hospitals as coronavirus numbers are down from a fall surge and vaccinations continue to be administered. ThedaCa...
Casey Nelson Feb 25, 2021

FVTC Making Plans For Gradual Return to Normal
GRAND CHUTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Fox Valley Technical College is planning to offer more in-person classes during the fall semester. The college says almost 60% of programs are currently offering in-perso...
Robert Kennedy Feb 25, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

No Spring Break At SNC, Travel Is Discouraged
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - In a normal year, spring break is one of the most popular times to travel. But for students at St. Norbert College, traveling may be out of the question. The university elimi...
Robert Kennedy Feb 25, 2021 PHOTO: SNC

Prevea President Is Confident In The Latest COVID Vaccine
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A third Covid-19 vaccine should be available soon. The Johnson and Johnson vaccine is just a few steps away from Emergency Use Authorization, and it will help Wisconsin's v...
Robert Kennedy Feb 25, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Community Group Hopes To Be Involved In Police Chief Search
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Green Bay Police have been holding community meetings with Divine Temple Church of God before Chief Andrew Smith arrived five years ago, but longtime pastor, L.C. Green, te...
Robert Kennedy Feb 25, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

