Category Archives: Local

Housing Secretary Ben Carson Discusses Affordable Housing in Green Bay Stop
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- United States Housing and Urban Development Secretary Dr. Ben Carson says he believes the COVID-19 pandemic will leave lasting impacts on society, including the affordable...
Casey Nelson Sep 28, 2020

West De Pere, Gillett Schools Moving to All Virtual Classes
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The West De Pere and Gillett School Districts announced Monday they are moving to all-virtual learning due to COVID-19. In a letter sent to families and staff, West De Pere S...
Casey Nelson Sep 28, 2020

Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport Once Again Prepares to Host the President
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ) - President Donald Trump will be in Northeast Wisconsin this weekend, as his campaign announced plans for a Make America Great Again event at Green Bay Austin Straubel Internati...
Casey Nelson Sep 28, 2020 Air Force One on the tarmac of Green Bay Austin Straubel Airport on June 25th, 2020. (WTAQ/Casey Nelson)

Moped Driver Killed in Crash with Studebaker
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Fond du Lac man is dead following a crash where police say he turned his moped into the path of an oncoming Studebaker. Police say they were called to the intersection...
Casey Nelson Sep 28, 2020 Fond du Lac Police Department patch on uniform. (PHOTO: Courtesy of Fox 11 WLUK)

Half of 'Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin' Finalists Have Local Ties
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Four of the eight finalists in the latest "Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin" contest are from Northeast Wisconsin. The entries with local ties are: Fond du Lac's Marinette Mar...
Casey Nelson Sep 28, 2020

Rehearing of Big Apple Festival Lawsuit Denied
CHICAGO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A federal appeals court has denied Hobart's request for rehearing in a lawsuit with the Oneida Nation regarding the regulation of a tribal festival. The lawsuit regarded if t...
Casey Nelson Sep 28, 2020

Suspect Convicted in Drive-By Shooting Incident
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A suspect in a drive-by shooting was convicted Monday of first-degree recklessly endangering safety. Angel Vazquez, 18, will be sentenced Nov. 12, after entering the no con...
Casey Nelson Sep 28, 2020

What to Expect Ahead of First Presidential Debate of 2020
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) - America will be watching as President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden are set to square off in their first debate on Tuesday night. "The debate is 90 minutes, uni...
Casey Nelson Sep 28, 2020

Brown County Health Department Clarifies Stance on Naming Businesses Ignoring Pandemic Regulations
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Don't expect the Brown County Health Department to release a "list" of businesses that aren't complying with health department guidelines surrounding COVID-19. Health Officer A...
Rob Sussman Sep 28, 2020 Yuri Samoilov / CC

Green Bay Fear Haunted House to Take Pandemic Precautions Before Opening Next Week
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The CDC and state health officials aren't recommending people visit haunted houses this Halloween season, but one popular haunt in Green Bay is taking precautions. Green B...
Rob Sussman Sep 28, 2020 (Fox 11 Online)

