Category Archives: Local
WisDOT inspection of small structures and bridges spurs road closures, weight restrictions
KEWAUNEE COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A new initiative to inspect small structures in Wisconsin has uncovered dozens of safety concerns, leading to open-ended road closures and weight restrictions. Amand...
Sep 10, 2025 A dozen roads in Kewaunee County were flagged during an inventory and inspection as part of the WisDOT "local small structures" program. The program identified small structures, bridges and culverts, ranging from six to 20 feet long, before inspections were completed. Small structures that failed inspection will need to be replaced.
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Man gets prison time for crashing into police vehicle in Ashwaubenon, injuring officer
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Juan Pedroza was sentenced Tuesday to 30 months in prison for fleeing an undercover drug officer, then crashing into the squad car. Pedroza, 45, pleaded no contest to thre...
Sep 09, 2025 Juan Pedroza is sentenced in Brown County court, Sept. 9, 2025.
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Lunchtime disturbances at Preble lead to student's arrest, seizure of gun and ammunition
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- One student was arrested Tuesday after a pair of lunch hour disturbances at Preble High School led to the recovery of a handgun with ammunition. According to the Green Bay...
Sep 09, 2025 A juvenile student was arrested after a pair of lunch hour disturbances at Preble High School led to the recovery of a handgun with ammunition, Sept. 9, 2025.
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Wisconsin measles cases rise to 25, linked to unvaccinated individuals in Oconto County
(WTAQ-WLUK) - The number of measles cases in Wisconsin increased by one since last week, according to data released Tuesday. After an outbreak in Oconto County, the state Dep. Of Health Services creat...
Sep 09, 2025 Wisconsin DHS Logo
Southern Door honors four alumni for contributions at 2025 Hall of Fame induction
BRUSSELS, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Southern Door County School District is honoring former students for their contributions to their professions and communities. The Southern Door Alumni Association anno...
Sep 09, 2025 Top, L-R, Samuel Alexander, Hugh Zettel
Bottom, L-R, Thomas Berns, Patricia Vickman. (Photos courtesy of Southern Door School District)
Green Bay schools introduce first Hall of Fame class
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Eight alumni were honored in the Green Bay Area Public School District's inaugural Hall of Fame. Superintendent Vicki Bayer revealed this year's inaugural class of Hall of...
Sep 09, 2025 The Green Bay Area School District is recognizing eight outstanding alumni for the first-ever Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in October. September 9, 2025.
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UW Green Bay and UW Oshkosh see promising enrollment growth for fall 2025
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Enrollment numbers at two Northeast Wisconsin colleges is showing growth. Preliminary fall 2025 enrollment estimates have increased year-over-year at UW Green Bay and UW Oshkosh. In Gre...
Sep 09, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Green Bay seeks community input on waterfront restoration at meeting
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Green Bay is holding a public meeting on its waterfront restoration project near Bay Beach. Residents are encouraged to share their input at a meeting set for Thursday, Oc...
Sep 09, 2025 Renard Island.
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Packers to host football camps in communities across Northeast Wisconsin
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Young football fans throughout Northeast Wisconsin have the chance to hone their skills, get active outdoors and have fun, all thanks to the Green Bay Packers. The team is hosting numer...
Sep 09, 2025 Some Green Bay Packers players joined students at Syble Hopp School for a Football Outreach Camp Sept. 13, 2022.
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Air Wisconsin issues 252 layoffs in Appleton and Milwaukee as acquisition process begins
GREENVILLE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A workforce reduction is underway as Air Wisconsin begins the process of being sold to an aviation company based in Florida. According to a notice filed with the state's ...
Sep 09, 2025 DWD website.
