Category Archives: Local

It's A Great Day To Be A Redbird !
GRAND CHUTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - For the first time in program history the De Pere baseball team is a state champion. The Redbirds played in their first state title game since 1986 on Thursday night and ...
Robert Kennedy Jun 14, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Help For A Senior Housing Shortage
NEENAH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - To help with the ongoing housing shortage, one developer is getting creative with its newest northeast Wisconsin facility. "After COVID we had the opportunity to purchase this...
Robert Kennedy Jun 14, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Concert At The Airport
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The Civic Symphony of Green Bay is once again preparing to perform at the unlikeliest of venues: the airport. This year's free community concert -- dubbed "CSGB & GRB (...
Robert Kennedy Jun 14, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Emergency Response Training Ahead Of The 2025 NFL Draft
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Green Bay is on the clock for the 2025 NFL Draft. First responders, emergency management and public health officials are all participating in a scenario-based training this...
Rachel Charniak Jun 13, 2024 First responders, emergency management and public health officials participate in an enhanced sport and special even incident management training ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay.
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NEW Zoo Unveils 'Discovery Zone' with Nature Playground, New Habitats and Kids Activities
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park held a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday for its latest attraction, designed to offer kids more opportunities for educational fun. The Disc...
Rachel Charniak Jun 13, 2024 The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Discovery Zone, June 13, 2024.
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New Photo Mural Pays Homage to Manitowoc Native and Longtime Great Lakes Ship Captain
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A large photo mural paying tribute to an illustrious Great Lakes ship captain who hailed from Northeast Wisconsin is now complete. The 50-foot mural adorns the exterior of...
Rachel Charniak Jun 13, 2024 A mural painted on the exterior of the Wisconsin Maritime Heritage Center in Manitowoc, honoring Captain Edward Carus, June 13, 2024. (Photo courtesy: Wisconsin Maritime Museum)

Menekaunee Harbor Park Dedication Celebrates Menominee Tribe's History in Marinette Area
MARINETTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A dedication ceremony was held Thursday at Menekaunee Harbor Park, celebrating the Menominee Tribe's history in the area. "This is a significant area for the Menominee peo...
Rachel Charniak Jun 13, 2024 A dedication ceremony was held at Menekaunee Harbor Park, celebrating the Menominee Tribe's history in the Marinette area, June 13, 2024.
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First Lady Jill Biden Courts Seniors During Green Bay Campaign Stop
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- First Lady Jill Biden visited downtown Green Bay Thursday for the second time in about four months. Her last visit in February to the Railyard Innovation District focused ...
Rachel Charniak Jun 13, 2024 First lady Jill Biden campaigns at the Brown County Central Library in Green Bay June 13, 2024.
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Truck & Tractor Pull Returns to Outagamie County for Year 48
MACKVILLE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The Mackville Nationals Truck & Tractor Pull is back in Outagamie County for year 48. The event starts Thursday, June 13 and continues into Sunday, June 16. It takes pl...
Rachel Charniak Jun 13, 2024 Mackville Truck & Tractor Pull June 13, 2024.
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Lanes to Close on Ashwaubenon's Cormier Road Next Week
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A week of lane closures on Cormier Road is set to begin soon. Ashwaubenon village officials say crews will be working on utilities between San Luis Place and Oneida Stre...
Rachel Charniak Jun 13, 2024

