Category Archives: Local
Bill would impose $5,000 surcharge for convictions related to sex trafficking
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ-WRN) -- At the Wisconsin Capitol, a proposal is being reintroduced to combat human trafficking on the demand side. Modeled after current law in Florida and Washington, the Human Traf...
Feb 18, 2025 Andre Jacque (Official Photo)
Explore engineering and skilled trades careers at NWTC's open house event in Green Bay
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Get a hands-on look at careers in engineering and skilled trades in Green Bay at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. NWTC is hosting their annual engineering open house...
Feb 18, 2025 NWTC is hosting their annual engineering open house where prospective students get to speak to professors about environmental engineering, architecture, biomedical electronics, telecommunications-fiber optic design and much more. (Photo courtesy of NWTC)
Frigid temperatures keeps daily sturgeon spearing numbers low
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- It was a frigid day out on the ice, as only 24 sturgeon were speared across the Upriver Lakes and Lake Winnebago systems for day 10 of the spearing season. The Wisconsin Department of N...
Feb 17, 2025 A sturgeon (file photo)
Local businesses, employees working through NFL Draft road closure concerns
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- For the community and local businesses, it's now a waiting game, and not just counting down the days until the NFL Draft, but preparing for the six weeks of road closure...
Feb 17, 2025 Starz Barber & Beauty on Mike McCarthy Way in Ashwaubenon.
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Eight parties express interest in county site reserved for Green Bay coal piles relocation
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Port of Green Bay will begin meeting with potential partners for future development at the former Pulliam Plant site, which was purchased for the intent of relocating ...
Feb 17, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Appleton's 74th Flag Day Parade to honor Marine Corps and Navy's 250th anniversaries
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The biggest Flag Day Parade in the country is now accepting applications. The 74th Appleton Flag Day Parade is set for Saturday, June 14. Every year, the Flag Day Parade ho...
Feb 17, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Fond du Lac Dock Spiders seek game day staff
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders are getting ready for their upcoming season by seeking game day team members. The team is currently accepting applications for part-time, se...
Feb 17, 2025 Marian University’s Herr-Baker Field, home of the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders.
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Snowmobiler dies in crash on Oconto County trail after striking sign post
MOUNTAIN, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A snowmobiler died after crashing on an Oconto County trail. It happened just after 5 p.m. Friday near Bonita Road in the town of Mountain. Deputies say a snowmobile, opera...
Feb 17, 2025
Frigid temperatures delay start of I-72 bridge repair project in Allouez
ALLOUEZ, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Frigid temperatures are delaying the start of a I-72 bridge repair project. Repairs to WIS 172 bridge girders over Riverside Drive in Allouez were supposed to start Monday b...
Feb 17, 2025 A semi truck hit the underside of the Highway 172 bridge along Riverside Drive in Allouez, December 2, 2024.
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Green Bay installs 48 new crosswalk beacons to boost pedestrian safety and reduce crashes
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The city of Green Bay says it finished installing 48 new crosswalk beacons that aim to cut pedestrian crashes and empower safe walking and biking. Rectangular Rapid Flashi...
Feb 17, 2025 PC: Fox 11 Online
