Category Archives: Local

Manitowoc Schools to Transition to Blended Learning Model
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Students in the Manitowoc Public School District will return to blended learning to begin the second semester of the school year. In an update sent to families on Wednesda...
Casey Nelson Jan 13, 2021 Seth Sawyers / CC

Rep. Steffen Sets Quick Timeline for 'Cocktails-to-Go' Bill
HOWARD, WI (WTAQ) -- You could be getting your next cocktail to-go next time you're ordering out. That would become legal under a new bill proposed by Republican 4th district assemblyman Dave Steffen ...
Rob Sussman Jan 13, 2021 Scott Veg / CC

DNR Announces Changes for 2021 Sturgeon Spearing Season
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) - As sturgeon spearers prepare to catch their pre-historic fish, the Wisconsin DNR is announcing some changes to this year's process. The 2021 season on the Winnebago system begins ...
Casey Nelson Jan 13, 2021 A sturgeon spearer poses with his catch. (File Photo)

CWD Confirmed In Shawano County
TOWN OF GERMANIA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - For the first time, a wild deer from Shawano County has tested positive for chronic wasting disease. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says the doe was k...
Robert Kennedy Jan 13, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Hortonville Voters Have Big Dollar Decisions In April
HORTONVILLE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Voters in the Hortonville school district will be asked to approve $54 million in building projects during the April 6th election. The school board this week approved two...
Robert Kennedy Jan 13, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Howard-Suamico Residents to Vote on Two Referendum Questions
HOWARD, WI (WTAQ) -- Voters in the Howard-Suamico school district will vote on two referendums this April. The first question is whether or not to reduce annual funding going towards reducing class si...
Rob Sussman Jan 12, 2021 Bay Port High School

Oshkosh Area School District Receives $100,000 Anonymous Donation
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Thanks to an anonymous donor, the Oshkosh Area School District received $100,000 toward enhanced education. The funds will be used this year and into the future to support n...
Casey Nelson Jan 12, 2021 Oshkosh School District (File Photo)

Aaron Rodgers to Guest-Host 'Jeopardy!'
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is adding game show host to his resume. On the Pat McAfee Show podcast Tuesday, Rodgers announced he is going to one of the gues...
Casey Nelson Jan 12, 2021 Kate / CC

Brown County Library Unveils New Logo, Aims to Bring More to Community
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - With a tradition dating back to 1889, the Brown County Library released a new look to reflect and celebrate the community. A ceremony on Tuesday unveiled the new library logo an...
Casey Nelson Jan 12, 2021

Packers' Playoff Game Sold Out
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- In a matter of hours, tickets to the Green Bay Packers' divisional playoff game this weekend are sold out. About 6,000 tickets for the matchup against the Los Angeles Rams...
Casey Nelson Jan 12, 2021

