Category Archives: Local
Shawano County Fair Not Canceling Plans
SHAWANO COUNTY, WI (WTAQ) – While county fairs across the state are pulling the plug this year, the 139th Shawano County Fair will be held as normally as possible. The fair will have some restri...
localnews@mwcradio.com Jun 16, 2020
Rock USA, Country USA Organizers 'Seriously Impaired Financially' by Cancellations
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) — The organizers of the Rock USA and Country USA events have issued a statement saying they’ve been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and are working to survive...
localnews@mwcradio.com Jun 16, 2020
Sexual Assault Suspect Accused in Attempted Murder-for-Hire Plan Targeting Victim
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – A man charged with sexually assaulting a teenage girl now faces charges for allegedly trying to hire someone to kill the victim and her mother. A press release with f...
localnews@mwcradio.com Jun 16, 2020
Lifest Cancels 2020 Event
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – The area’s largest Christian music festival will not take place in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic. In a message posted on Lifest’s website, organi...
localnews@mwcradio.com Jun 16, 2020
LISTEN: High Water Continues To Take A Toll On The Lakeshore
ALGOMA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – High Lake Michigan water levels are making a trip to the beach a bit more challenging. Experts say records are being set for the time of year, and there may be more to c...
localnews@mwcradio.com Jun 16, 2020
LISTEN: Packers Pro Shop Re-opens And Fans Are Ready
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – Packers fans are excited for a chance to come back to Lambeau. "We had a group of about 25 people waiting to get in as soon as we opened the doors," said Derek Dimmer...
localnews@mwcradio.com Jun 16, 2020
LISTEN: School Districts Meet Up To Make Tough Decisions
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – School districts from all over Brown County met Monday with community leaders to discuss plans to reopen schools safely. Supt. Damian LaCroix of Howard-Suamico school...
localnews@mwcradio.com Jun 16, 2020
LISTEN: High Court Decision Brings A Mixed Reaction
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – A pride flag flying high, and a transgender flag proudly displayed in Appleton. The flags symbolize how LGBTQ community members feel following a Supreme Court ruling p...
localnews@mwcradio.com Jun 16, 2020
Groundbreaking For A New Fire Hall
FREEDOM, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – Work began Monday on a new fire station for the Town of Freedom. The project was a longtime coming. It was in the planning phase for around six years, with the site pur...
localnews@mwcradio.com Jun 16, 2020
Brown County Crime Prevention Foundation Grant Applications Due Soon
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) — The Brown County Crime Prevention Foundation has grant money available, but the clock is ticking for organizations that want to apply. Applications are due by the end of t...
localnews@mwcradio.com Jun 16, 2020

