Category Archives: Local

Northwoods COVID Vaccine Clinic Is Welcoming Patients
MARINETTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Marinette County open for business. The clinic at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Marinette Campus Fieldhouse is operated by Prevea Heal...
Robert Kennedy Feb 23, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Mascot Nickname Change Approved
WAUPACA CO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The Weyauwega-Fremont School District approved to change their high school mascot name to the Warhawks. The approval came in Monday night's Board of Education meeting. The...
Robert Kennedy Feb 23, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Psychiatrist, Detective Among Monday Testimonies in Prokopovitz Trial
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Testimony continued in the murder trial against James Prokopovitz, the man accused of killing his wife Victoria, who has been missing since 2013. The trial resumed after it was...
Rob Sussman Feb 22, 2021 James Prokopovitz PHOTO: Brown County Jail

Lake Winnebago Hits Highest Sturgeon Harvest Total Since 2015
LAKE WINNEBAGO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- On day 10 of the 2021 sturgeon spearing season, Lake Winnebago reached the highest season harvest total since 2015, according to the state Department of Natural Resou...
Casey Nelson Feb 22, 2021

Two Charged in Connection with Man's Death in Fond du Lac
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A man's death in Fond du Lac earlier this month was a result of a drug deal gone bad, prosecutors allege. Denell Logan, 30, and his girlfriend, Callie Bender, 29, are ch...
Casey Nelson Feb 22, 2021

Man Found Dead Along Road in Oconto County
LITTLE SUAMICO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- An investigation is underway after a man was found dead alongside a road in Oconto County. The Oconto County Sheriff tells FOX 11 a call was received shortly before 6...
Casey Nelson Feb 22, 2021

Green Bay School Safety Coordinator Recognized, Says Security Continues to Evolve
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - The Green Bay Area Public School District's school safety and security coordinator has been recognized as the state's 2021 Coordinator of the Year. The award is presented annual...
Casey Nelson Feb 22, 2021

Weather-Related Shipping Delays Force Vaccine Cancellations in Appleton
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) -- The effects of severe weather in the southern U.S. are being felt in the Fox Valley. Because of shipping delays, there will be no first-dose appointments at the Fox Cities COVID...
Casey Nelson Feb 22, 2021

De Pere Vandalism Suspect Pleads Not Guilty
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - One of the suspects charged with damaging the De Pere Riverwalk and pier pleaded not guilty Monday. Austin Lord, 18, returns to court May 7 for a plea hearing, court record...
Casey Nelson Feb 22, 2021

Green Bay PD Investigating Overnight Shooting
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Green Bay Police say a man is being treated at the hospital after being shot in the leg early this (Monday) morning. At this police have not released any details of the incident...
Robert Kennedy Feb 22, 2021 MWC

