Category Archives: Local

Facemasks Are Urged, But Appleton Keeps Tougher Options Open
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Appleton's mayor issued a proclamation Tuesday urging residents to wear face coverings in public spaces when social distancing cannot be maintained. Mayor Jake Woodford tell...
Robert Kennedy Jul 29, 2020

Oshkosh Considers Mask Mandate
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Oshkosh City Council could vote on a mask mandate in two weeks time. Council directed staff to draft an ordinance following a discussion on parameters Tuesday night. "With fr...
Robert Kennedy Jul 29, 2020

Ashwaubenon Stadium Contract Reworked Due To COVID 19
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The owners of the Green Bay Booyah will be paying significantly less rent the next few years as they deal with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Booyah and many o...
Robert Kennedy Jul 29, 2020

Wisconsin Police Agencies Pulling Out Of Convention Assignments
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The slimmed down Democratic National Convention is just a few weeks away, but police agencies who'd previously agreed to help with security, are no longer on board. Fond du...
Robert Kennedy Jul 29, 2020

Facemask Production Means Green Bay Business Boom
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The Pentagon awarded NPS Corporation, a Green Bay manufacturer, $2.75 million to produce more materials used to make PPE. "It was pretty obvious that there was a big shor...
Robert Kennedy Jul 29, 2020

The Impact of the WIAC Competition Cancellation
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) - There will be no fall sports for smaller UW-system schools this year as the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference announced it is canceling the fall sports season. That de...
Casey Nelson Jul 28, 2020 Front entrance to Titan Stadium on the campus of UW-Oshkosh. (IMAGE: Courtesy of UW-Oshkosh)

Despite Cooler Temps, Hot Car Danger Remains
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Even though it's slightly less warm this week than it was earlier this month, that doesn't mean kids and pets are in any less danger of being left in hot cars. Green Bay Police...
Rob Sussman Jul 28, 2020 Luke Jones / CC

De Pere Seeks Input on Race Issues, Inclusivity
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ) -- De Pere citizens will be able to make their voice heard on race and inclusivity issues in an anonymous survey just launched by the city. The new Community Equity and Inclusion Su...
Rob Sussman Jul 28, 2020 De Pere City Hall (File Photo)

FVA Limiting Fall Sports to Conference Only Competition
FOX VALLEY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The Fox Valley's largest high schools will have conference-only competition for fall sports amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Fox Valley Association made the announcement...
Casey Nelson Jul 28, 2020

House Struck by Gunfire in Town of Center
CENTER, WI (WTAQ) -- Outagamie County Sheriff's Officials are investigating after a home was struck by gunfire in the town of Center. Police were called out to a home near the intersection of Rock Roa...
Rob Sussman Jul 28, 2020 (Fox 11 Online)

