Category Archives: Local
Teachers, Parents React as Algoma Schools Announce Return Plan
ALGOMA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -The Algoma school district is one of the first in northeast Wisconsin to release a plan to return to school in fall. Despite having plans for returning to school in the fall, A...
Jul 13, 2020 Algoma School District releases plans for fall, July 13, 2020. (PHOTO: Courtesy of Fox 11 WLUK)
Sweet Cherry Picking Returns to Door County
DOOR COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The season is underway for picking sweet cherries in parts of our area. The red berries are becoming a favorite for many to eat right off the branches. At Roberston Orch...
Jul 13, 2020 Sweet cherries on the tree at Robertson Orchards of Door County, July 13, 2020 (PHOTO: Courtesy of Fox 11 WLUK)
Testing Results Fast in Wisconsin, Still Working to Keep Up with Spread
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - The percentage of positive COVID-19 tests has been on a general upwards trajectory in recent weeks, but there are ways to keep those numbers from getting worse. Most drive-thru ...
Jul 13, 2020
Two Arrested Following Police Pursuit in Manitowoc County
MANITOWOC COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Two people were arrested on multiple accounts Friday after a traffic stop led to a pursuit in Manitowoc County. The pursuit began shortly after 4:30 p.m. when the p...
Jul 13, 2020 Timothy Belongie Jr. and Ashley Monroy. (Photos courtesy Manitowoc County Sheriff's Office)
Work Begins on Future Popeyes Restaurant Site
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Demolition day has been set to make way for Green Bay's first Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen restaurant. The fast-food chain will be located at 1860 W. Mason St. The site was on...
Jul 13, 2020 Image of a Popeyes restaurant. (PHOTO: Courtesy of Fox 11 WLUK)
Judge Denies Request to Drop New Charges in Fatal Boating Incident
Sullivan said he had four beers, and stopped drinking a few hours before the crash. His blood test, taken more than an hour after the crash, showed a blood alcohol level of .093. Laabs' blood test, ta...
Jul 13, 2020
Oneida Nation Supports Decision to Drop 'Redskins' Name from Washington NFL Team
ONEIDA NATION (WTAQ) -- The Oneida Nation is celebrating a Monday decision by the Washington Redskins to drop their name and logo after a prolonged outcry from social justice advocates. Oneida Nation ...
Jul 13, 2020
Drive Thru Job Fairs Aim to Safely Rebuild Workforce
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) - A majority of Wisconsin's Job Centers remain closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but Workforce Development leaders are implementing a new way for the high number of unemployed pe...
Jul 13, 2020 Mike Cohen / CC
Brown County Parks Numbers Spike In May
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Brown County Parks reported a surge in park visitors this May. "We are noticing that from the year 2018 to 2019 and out 2020 that 70% increase, so for example in May 2019 w...
Jul 13, 2020
Shawano School Board Member Asked To Resign
SHAWANO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The Shawano School District Board of Education is asking one of its board members to resign after comments made on social media about George Floyd. The school board held an e...
Jul 13, 2020
