Category Archives: Local

Green Bay airport adds special flights for out-of-town Packers fans for key games
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Green Bay's airport is making it easier for out-of-town Packers fans to support their team. American Airlines is adding round-trip flights from GRB to three cities for P...
Rachel Charniak May 27, 2025 Logo for Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport.
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Sun Country's flights to Fort Myers move to Appleton airport in January
GREENVILLE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Travelers headed to Fort Myers, Florida on Sun Country Airlines' flight will fly out of the Fox Valley starting in January. Sun Country's direct flight is moving from Gre...
Rachel Charniak May 27, 2025 A sign displayed at Appleton International Airport May 27, 2025 announces nonstop flights from ATW to Fort Myers, Florida.
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Crash closes stretch of Mason Street on Green Bay's west side
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- One person was taken to the hospital following a crash that has shut down a stretch of road on Green Bay's west side. Police say they were called to W. Mason Street around...
Rachel Charniak May 27, 2025 The intersection of W. Mason and S. Locust streets in Green Bay is closed May 27, 2025 following a crash between a car and a motorcycle.
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Entire Old Glory Honor Flight from Appleton paid for by late Navy veteran
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The 94 veterans on Tuesday's Old Glory Honor Flight will have the privilege of visiting Washington, D.C. due to the generosity of one man -- Jerry Jochman, a 22-year Navy v...
Rachel Charniak May 27, 2025 Old Glory Honor Flight

Man serving 2 life sentences for killing grandparents in Grand Chute seeks new trial
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Alexander Kraus wants a new trial for killing his grandparents six years ago, claiming his trial attorney made a crucial mistake which could have led to a different outcome,...
Rachel Charniak May 24, 2025

Eagle Bluff Lighthouse opens in Door County as restoration continues
DOOR COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- An iconic Door County landmark is doing what some might call double-duty. The Eagle Bluff Lighthouse is open for business, while a renovation project is underway. As the...
Rachel Charniak May 24, 2025 Fall colors at Eagle Bluff Lighthouse in Door County, September 27, 2023.
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Manawa continues work on dam restoration; seeking government funding for $8.4M project
MANAWA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Progress is slowly being made on the restoration of the Manawa Mill Pond dam after a flood July 5 compromised the structure. Manawa Mayor Mike Frazier said they're moving for...
Rachel Charniak May 24, 2025 The water level at the Manawa Dam on July 12, 2024.
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Three killed in Marinette County crash
MARINETTE COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A two-vehicle crash in Marinette County left three deceased. Officers were dispatched to a vehicle crash on Highway A in Marinette County around 9:22 p.m. Friday ev...
Rachel Charniak May 24, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Green Bay man sentenced to 35 years in prison for 2022 murder linked to drug deal
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Gustavo Cantu was sentenced Friday to 35 years in prison for his role in a 2022 murder on the city's west side. Alejandro Cantu was previously sentenced to 15 years in pris...
Rachel Charniak May 23, 2025 L-R: Alejandro Cantu, Gustavo Cantu and Jacob Ventura (Photos source: Brown County Jail)

Menominee Park train in Oshkosh opening for 'test run' season after proposed closure
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Starting Saturday, the Menominee Park Train will return to Oshkosh for another season after a proposed hiatus due to budget cuts. "It's back this year. Last year we didn't h...
Rachel Charniak May 23, 2025 The Menominee Park train and other amusement rides won't run this summer. City officials cite a budget crunch and aging equipment.
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