Category Archives: Local
Gallagher: 'Nobody Acted Quickly Enough' on Initial Response to COVID-19
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - In the wake of scathing comments that President Trump intentionally downplayed the severity of COVID-19 at the onset of the pandemic, one local lawmaker says the U.S. was alread...
Sep 10, 2020 Congressman Mike Gallagher wears a mask while speaking with reporters during a press conference at Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport. (PHOTO/WTAQ News)
Bishop Calls for Diocese of Green Bay Catholics to Return to Mass
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Diocese of Green Bay has lifted the dispensation for Sunday Mass obligation. Beginning the weekend of Sept. 19 and 20, Catholics will again observe Sundays as a holy d...
Sep 10, 2020 The sign outside St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Green Bay is seen June 12, 2020. (Fox 11 Online)
Prevea Launches Symptom Navigator to Help Parents Differentiate Flu, Cold, COVID-19
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- The season is changing, that means colds and allergies. It's the fall, that means flu season, and of course, all of this is going on in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. It ...
Sep 10, 2020
Prevea CEO: Initial Studies Showing Promise for 'Safe and Ready' COVID-19 Vaccine
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Some trials are currently on hold, but a number of promising potential vaccines for COVID-19 are seeing significant progress. While the country is working to fast-track a SARS-C...
Sep 10, 2020 Jernej Furman / CC
No Questions Asked at Exotic Animal Surrender Event this Weekend in Menasha
MENASHA, WI (WTAQ) -- An exotic animal surrender event will be held this weekend in Menasha. There's one rule at Habitattitude Exotic Pet Surrender: no questions asked. John Moyles runs J&R Aquati...
Sep 10, 2020 Two axolotls, a type of critically endanged amphibian native to Central Mexico. (J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue/Facebook)
Oneida Nation Extends Coronavirus State of Emergency
ONEIDA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- For the fifth time since March 12, the Oneida Reservation has extended its public health state of emergency. This time to Oct. 12. Health officials say an increase in local c...
Sep 10, 2020 Oneida Nation Logo
Human Trafficking Rumors at Oshkosh TJ Maxx Unfounded, Police Say
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) -- A social media post circulating about an alleged human trafficking situation at TJ Maxx in Oshkosh is unfounded, police say. Oshkosh police say that they were called out to the s...
Sep 10, 2020
Outagamie County's Coronavirus Rise Has Health Officials Concerned
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Out of the state's 72 counties, Outagamie is second for COVID-19 activity, using the state's weekly burden measure. Each Wednesday, the state provides new case rates...
Sep 10, 2020
COVID 19 Is Scaring Off Some Halloween Traditions
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - As summer fades to fall, the coronavirus pandemic threatens to upend another seasonal tradition. Some area haunted houses are preparing to open in the weeks ahead. However, a...
Sep 10, 2020
Marquette Poll: Race Tightens Within Margin of Error Between Biden, Trump
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-METROSOURCE) -- The presidential race between Joe Biden and Donald Trump is tightening in Wisconsin. The latest Marquette University Law School Poll released today shows Vice Preside...
Sep 09, 2020 Jay Phagan / CC
