Category Archives: Local
EPA Funds Boost for Manitowoc, Brillion Cleanup and Redevelopment Projects
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- A cleanup project in Manitowoc and another in Brillion are getting funding from the EPA. Under the bipartisan Infrastructure Law, more than $8.6 million will go toward five Wisconsin co...
May 20, 2024 The former Brillion Iron Works building is being demolished Dec. 6, 2019.
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Appleton to Continue July 3 Fireworks Tradition at Memorial Park
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The city of Appleton will carry on an Independence Day tradition. The city says it will work in partnership with Festival Foods, to put on the July 3rd family-friendly fire...
May 20, 2024 People gather at Memorial Park in Appleton on July 3, 2022 to celebrate Independence Day.
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Man Caught Allegedly Trying to Steal Car, Manitowoc Police Investigate Possible Link
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A man was arrested after being caught in the act of trying to steal a vehicle Sunday night, and police are investigating if he may be responsible for other car thefts. Poli...
May 20, 2024
That's A Wrap For Cellcom Green Bay Marathon
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- After 25 years, racers crossed the finish line at the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon for the final time Sunday. "It'll be sad that this is ending. You know, this has gone o...
May 20, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Wisconsin Republicans Come Out Of Appleton Fired Up
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Wisconsin Republicans are rallying the troops. The state GOP holding its convention in Appleton this weekend. From State Senators and Assembly members, to party leaders and ...
May 20, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Wheel Tax Increase Up For Debate
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Appleton may increase its wheel tax by $10 per vehicle, to a total of $30, to fund road repairs. A city council committee will discuss it Monday. Appleton instituted the fee...
May 20, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Summer Begins Along The Fox River Locks
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - While summer doesn't officially start for another month, it's starting to feel like it for those out on the Fox River. "It's an exciting day for us," Fox River Navigational S...
May 20, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Cellcom Green Bay Marathoners to Finish the Race One Last Time
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - It's the end of an era in Green Bay. This weekend marks the 25th and final Cellcom Green Bay Marathon. The event has attracted runners from across the country and around th...
May 17, 2024 The t-shirt for runners participating in events for the 25th Cellcom Green Bay Marathon.
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Peshtigo Parks Officials Frustrated by Recurring Instances of Vandalism
PESHTIGO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Parks officials in Peshtigo are expressing frustration at several recent instances of vandalism. In a Facebook post Thursday morning, the City of Peshtigo Parks and Recreat...
May 17, 2024 Damage to Peshtigo parks, May 16, 2024. (Photo courtesy: City of Peshtigo Parks and Recreation)
S.S. Badger Resumes Lake Michigan Crossings
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The S.S. Badger is back in service after a longer-than-expected offseason. It's a sound that people in Manitowoc have waited 10 months for; the blowing horn of the S.S. Ba...
May 17, 2024 Spectators watch the S.S. Badger arrive in Manitowoc May 17, 2024.
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