Category Archives: Local
Holiday Shipping Expected To See It's Busiest Season
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -A record number of people shopped online this year, because of the coronavirus pandemic. Just on Cyber Monday, holiday shoppers went online and spent nearly $11 billion. The ...
Dec 03, 2020 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Some Masks Not Doing Much to Stop the Spread, Experts Say
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) -- Masks are mandatory in the state of Wisconsin and likely will be for some time, but some masks aren't doing much to combat the spread of COVID-19. Masks with air vents or masks ...
Dec 02, 2020 A collection of cloth face masks (WLUK image)
Protester Accused of Carrying 'Flamethrower' to Stand Trial
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A man charged with misdemeanor obstruction in connection with a protest in Green Bay -- where he allegedly had smoke grenades and what police described as a flame thrower ...
Dec 02, 2020
Forest County Man Booked for Possession of Drugs, Paraphernalia
TOWN OF NASHVILLE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Forest County man was arrested last month for possessing illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia. The Forest County Sheriff's Office says the county's drug task for...
Dec 02, 2020
Neenah Police Chief Rejoins Army Reserve
NEENAH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Neenah Police Chief Aaron Olson will soon be pulling double duty. He recently re-enlisted in the Army Reserve. Olson previously served 13 years in the Army Reserve before taki...
Dec 02, 2020
Small Businesses Hope for Public Support During the Holidays
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Area business groups are making their push this holiday season, urging people to keep their holiday shopping as local as possible. Amazon and other big name online retailers ar...
Dec 02, 2020 Downtown Green Bay and City Deck as seen from across the Fox River. (WTAQ/Casey Nelson)
Healthcare 'Heroes' Ask for Help, Not Just Praise
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) - If you drive past just about any hospital or care facility that employs healthcare workers, you'll likely see a sign saying something along the lines of "Heroes Work Here." But r...
Dec 02, 2020 A 'Heroes Work Here' sign outside of Ascension Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh. (WTAQ/Casey Nelson)
November COVID Business Impact Survey Reviews Adjustments, Sees Growing Optimism
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) - Business as usual in Wisconsin is likely to include extra precautions to ensure the health and safety of employees and customers amid the pandemic. The majority of businesses resp...
Dec 02, 2020
Manitowoc Inmate Died of a Fentanyl Overdose, Investigators Say
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ) -- We now know what killed the inmate found dead at the Manitowoc County Jail back in September. Sheboygan County officials, who were investigating the death of 36-year-old Justin...
Dec 02, 2020 (Fox 11 Online)
Churches Prepare For Expected Christmas Rush
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - For area churches, the Christmas season is one of their busiest times. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, churches are making modifications to better control the crowds. "Chris...
Dec 02, 2020 Chris Yunker / CC
