Category Archives: Local
Residents, Officials Feel Impact of Shopko Closings
NEENAH, WI (WTAQ) – The announcement of more Shopko stores closing in the Fox Valley has various officials concerned. The announcement Wednesday that more stores are closing included a handful f...
localnews@mwcradio.com Feb 08, 2019
Telemarketing, 2018 Top Consumer Complaint
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has released the Top 10 Consumer Complaints of 2018. Topping the list once again was Telemarketing. “...
localnews@mwcradio.com Feb 08, 2019
Good Clarity For Sturgeon
LAKE WINNEBAGO, WI (WTAQ) – Initial indications show this year has the making to be a successful sturgeon spearing season. Less than 48 hours before the start of the season, the water clarity on...
localnews@mwcradio.com Feb 07, 2019
Searching for Sunny Skies
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – Local travel agencies say the colder it gets the better business tends to be as people look to escape towards sunny skies. And who can blame them? As temperatures hit reco...
localnews@mwcradio.com Feb 07, 2019
Back to the Old, Looking for Something New
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ) – Eight weeks was enough time for Brown County to justify pulling the plug on its new, error-filled, 911 dispatch system. The new $1.2 million system from Securus Technol...
localnews@mwcradio.com Feb 07, 2019
Road Crews Prepare For Pothole Season
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – Road crews have been working hard to keep the streets clear for the past week, but a drastic change in temperature has created some extra problems. Chris Pirlot, the ...
localnews@mwcradio.com Feb 07, 2019
Visit Restrictions Put in Place
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) – As the influenza virus continues to increase ThedaCare is restricting visits at all seven hospitals. Beginning on February 6, children under the age of 12 will temporarily ...
localnews@mwcradio.com Feb 07, 2019
Twelve More Area Shopko Stores Closing
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ) – Northeast Wisconsin is losing more Shopko stores following an announcement Wednesday by the troubled Ashwaubenon-based retailer. Shopko had seven area stores on its list...
localnews@mwcradio.com Feb 07, 2019
Brine: Myth and Misinformation
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – The head of Green Bay Public Works says there’s a certain negative connotation surrounding brine, which is rooted in misinformation. Brine is simply salt dissolved i...
localnews@mwcradio.com Feb 06, 2019
Bear Foot Found At Recycling Center
FOX VALLEY (WTAQ) – A questionable item located at a Fox Valley recycling center led to a brief investigation. If you see something, say something. Fox Valley Metro Police Lieutenant Mark Wery s...
localnews@mwcradio.com Feb 06, 2019

