Category Archives: Local

OSHA Proposes $64,528 Fine for Safety Violations in Fatal Accident at De Pere Company
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - OSHA proposed $64,528 in fines for a series of safety violations at Robinson Inc., including an incident where a worker died. The death happened Nov. 30 at the metal fabricat...
Rachel Charniak May 08, 2024 OSHA is investigating the death of a worker who was fatally injured at Robinson Inc. in De Pere.
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Ascension Health Investigates Cyber Security Issue, Assures Minimal Patient Impact
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Ascension Health says it's investigating cyber security issues. The healthcare company says on Wednesday it detected unusual activity on select technology network systems and immediatel...
Rachel Charniak May 08, 2024 Ascension NE Wisconsin - St. Elizabeth Campus in Appleton.
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Green Bay School District Launches Survey for Latest Boundary Plan
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Green Bay school district is asking for public feedback on the latest proposal for school attendance boundaries. The scenario was unveiled last week and presented at t...
Rachel Charniak May 08, 2024 IMAGE: Courtesy Green Bay Area Public School District.

Suspect in Omro Hit and Run Dies Minutes Later after Crashing into Tree
OMRO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- After fleeing the scene, the suspected driver in a hit and run crash in Omro died minutes later after striking a tree. Around 7:21 p.m. Tuesday, dispatch received a report of a...
Rachel Charniak May 08, 2024

Oshkosh Highway Reopens after Tanker Rollover
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- An overturned ethanol tanker shut down part of an Oshkosh highway for around 14 hours Wednesday. Officials say it happened shortly before 2 a.m. in the area of Highway 91 an...
Rachel Charniak May 08, 2024 Tanker rollover crash on Highway 91 in Oshkosh, May 8, 2024.
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Belly Up, Another Step In Preparing For The NFL Draft
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-METRO) - The NFL Draft will almost certainly mean a re-write of the liquor laws in Green Bay. City council members last night got their first look at the draft proposal for the cha...
Robert Kennedy May 08, 2024 A display promoting the 2025 NFL Draft is shown at Lambeau Field May 24, 2023.
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Howard Neighborhood Swarmed By Police
HOWARD, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A large police presence in Howard Tuesday night was caused by a person in a mental health crisis making threats. According to a news release, the Brown County Sheriff's Office...
Robert Kennedy May 08, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Appleton Airport Cuts Ribbon On New $7.4 Hangar
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A new general aviation hangar is helping the Appleton International Airport (ATW) soar higher. Officials gathered Tuesday for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of...
Robert Kennedy May 08, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Security Screening For Brown County Courthouse
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - After being discussed for more than a decade, Brown County is close to putting a $3.8 million addition on the north end of its courthouse for security screening. "To thi...
Robert Kennedy May 08, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of Brown County

Gov. Evers Talks Infrastructure, PFAS Dispute During 'Pothole Patrol' Stop in Green Bay
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Governor Tony Evers' statewide "Pothole Patrol" tour paid a visit to Green Bay Tuesday afternoon. Evers was working side-by-side with Kristina Boardman, the Deputy Secreta...
Rachel Charniak May 07, 2024 Gov. Tony Evers works to fill a pothole in Green Bay during his "Pothole Patrol" visit Tuesday afternoon.
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