Category Archives: Local

Red Cross, in 'Urgent Need' for Blood, Holding Blood Drive this Friday at Lambeau Field
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- The Red Cross is still in need of blood. After Blood Donations dropped off as drives were cancelled during the early days of the COVID-19 Pandemic, things are starting up again...
Rob Sussman Jul 27, 2020 Charleston's TheDigitel / CC

Eight Hospitalized Following Warehouse Carbon Monoxide Leak
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A carbon monoxide leak at a Fond du Lac company sent eight employees to the hospital. The fire department says it was called to Quality Packaging, 851 Sullivan Rd., just ...
Casey Nelson Jul 27, 2020

Large-Scale Solar Facility Set to Provide Energy by End of Year
MANITOWOC COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Construction is now halfway complete at the Two Creeks Solar Park in Manitowoc County. It will be Wisconsin's first large-scale solar facility. "It has now more than...
Casey Nelson Jul 27, 2020 Two Creeks Solar Park in Manitowoc County. (IMAGE: Courtesy of Wisconsin Public Service)

Man Pleads Not Guilty to Credit Card Fraud Charges
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A man who allegedly made dozens of fraudulent credit card purchases from information obtained by a waitress accomplice pleaded not guilty Monday. No trial date was set for...
Casey Nelson Jul 27, 2020

Supervisor Speaks Out Against Proposed Mask Rule
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- The Brown County Board of Supervisors is expected to tackle the issue of mandatory masking during their meeting next month. The board's Human Services Committee advanced three ...
Rob Sussman Jul 27, 2020 Pat Evans (Brown County Board)

Door County Land Trust Acquires 40 Acres in Baileys Harbor
BAILEYS HARBOR, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A 40-acre parcel of land is now protected in Baileys Harbor. The Door County Land Trust Conservation Easement acquired the land from Tom and Cynthia Wolfe who purchas...
Casey Nelson Jul 27, 2020

Patience is Key When Renewing Passports in Brown County
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Brown County officials say if you're looking to apply or renew your passport, you need to pack your patience. While the Brown County Clerk's Office is taking applications ...
Casey Nelson Jul 27, 2020

DNR Monitoring Spill at JCI/Tyco Facility
MARINETTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says it's monitoring the cleanup of an accidental spill in Marinette. Officials say the spill is a mixture of river water and...
Casey Nelson Jul 27, 2020 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Logo

In-Person Absentee Balloting for Primary Starts Tuesday
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) In-person absentee balloting starts statewide Tuesday, in advance of the Aug. 11 fall primary. Check with your municipal clerk for times and locations. Among the races people...
Casey Nelson Jul 27, 2020

Survey Seeks Resident Input on Racial Injustice and Inclusivity
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The city of De Pere wants to get feedback from residents on racial injustice and inclusivity. An online survey can be completed anonymously by Aug. 27. The survey asks reside...
Casey Nelson Jul 27, 2020

