Category Archives: Local

County-by-County Breakdown of the 8th Congressional District Republican Primary
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Political newcomer and businessman Tony Wied came out on top in the 8th Congressional District Republican primary Tuesday, with 41.3% of the vote districtwide. Wied was th...
Rachel Charniak Aug 14, 2024 8th Congressional District Republican candidates (L-R) Andre Jacque, Roger Roth and Tony Wied. (Photos: Jacque campaign, Roth campaign, WLUK)

'Yield to Your Neighbor' Campaign Promotes Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety in Brown County
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- "It's safer. It's courteous. It's the law." That's the message you'll see depicted on a Green Bay Metro bus for a campaign raising awareness around crosswalk safety. "Yiel...
Rachel Charniak Aug 14, 2024 Wello's "Yield to Your Neighbor" partners with Green Bay Metro for a campaign that promotes pedestrian and bicycle safety in Brown County, Aug. 14, 2024. (Photo courtesy: Wello)

Seasonal Speed Limit Changes to be Eliminated on Highway in Townsend
TOWNSEND, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The state is eliminating one of the two remaining seasonable variable speed limits, which is along Wisconsin 32 in northern Oconto County. The one-mile section of Wisconsin...
Rachel Charniak Aug 14, 2024 The Townsend Town Hall is seen, Feb. 16, 2018.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Appleton Announces List of Resources for July Flooding Victims
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The City of Appleton announced Wednesday a local resource guide for those whose homes were damaged by floods last month. The flooding recovery resource list is filled with ...
Rachel Charniak Aug 14, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

High Waves and Currents Prompt Swim Advisory on Lake Michigan Beaches
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- A swim advisory has been issued for Lake Michigan beaches from Washington Island to Sheboygan. Dangerous waves, up to four feet, and currents are expected Thursday morning through early...
Rachel Charniak Aug 14, 2024

Rare Document from Early Packers History Going Up for Auction
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- The story of the community-owned Green Bay Packers is unrivaled in all of professional sports and the document credited for the franchise's start in the NFL is currently up for grabs. "...
Rachel Charniak Aug 14, 2024 Circa 1923 Green Bay Packers NFL membership certificate. (Photo courtesy Heritage Auctions)

Andre Jacque Concedes in State's GOP Primary for 8th Congressional District Race
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Andre Jacque addressed his supporters Tuesday night, announcing his defeat in the state's Republican primary election. Jacque also faced former state Sen. Roger Roth in the ...
Rachel Charniak Aug 14, 2024 Andre Jacque at his watch party for the Republican primary for Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Roger Roth Concedes 8th Congressional District Race
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The first Republican to enter the race for the 8th Congressional District, Roger Roth was hoping to be the last man standing. His supporters gathering at the American Legion...
Rachel Charniak Aug 14, 2024 Roger Roth is joined on stage by his wife and their five boys as he conceded the republican primary for the 8th congressional district.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Democrat Lyerly Looks Ahead to Matchup with Wied in 8th Congressional District
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Kristin Lyerly, unopposed in the Democratic primary, will face Republican primary winner Tony Wied in the November election for the 8th Congressional District. Lyerly is a...
Rachel Charniak Aug 14, 2024 Kristin Lyerly

'Bag Full of Money' Claimed in Sturgeon Bay
UPDATE: Police say the owner has claimed the bag. --------------- STURGEON BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Police in Sturgeon Bay are searching for the owner of a bag "full of money." According to a Facebook p...
Rachel Charniak Aug 14, 2024

