Category Archives: Local
Residents Weigh in on Noise Reduction Barriers in Wisconsin's I-41 Expansion Plan
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is asking for the public's input as it finalizes plans to expand I-41 between De Pere and Appleton. The plans include adding b...
Jan 17, 2024 Noise barrier on I-41 in Outagamie County.
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Brown County Sheriff's K9 Officer Battling 'Serious Medical Issues'
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A member of the Brown County Sheriff's Office's K9 unit is battling what officials are calling "serious" medical issues. In a Facebook post Tuesday evening, the Sheriff...
Jan 17, 2024 Brown County Sheriff's Office K9 Mattis is battling what officials are calling "serious" medical issues, Jan. 17, 2024. (Photo courtesy: BCSO)
Ice Conditions Improving in Some Areas Ahead of DNR Free Fishing Weekend
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- As the colder weather continues throughout Northeast Wisconsin, some are getting ready to head out to the frozen waterways for some outdoor fun. Included in those plans, mig...
Jan 17, 2024 Ice fishermen near Voyageur Park on the Fox River in De Pere, January 17, 2024.
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Portion of Trail Inside Little Chute Park to Close Due to Rehabilitation Project
LITTLE CHUTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Part of the mountain bike trail inside Heesakker Park will be inaccessible to the public due to an ongoing interceptor rehabilitation project, officials announced Wedne...
Jan 17, 2024 Heesakker Park
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Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary Works to Aid Stranded Animals
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- It's a great time of the year to visit the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary. Curator Lori Bankson says with the cold snap, staff have been busy taking calls from people findin...
Jan 17, 2024 Inside the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary in Green Bay, April 13, 2023.
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UW-Green Bay Extends Manitowoc Campus Library Book Sale
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A UW-Green Bay book sale has been extended. The UW-Green Bay, Manitowoc Campus Library is extending its book sale for two more days: Wednesday, Jan. 24, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m...
Jan 17, 2024 In-person library services at UW-Green Bay's campuses in Marinette and Manitowoc came to an end at the start of the year, leaving the schools scrambling to get rid of their materials.
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Eagle River Set to Thrill with 61st World Championship Snowmobile Derby
EAGLE RIVER, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Getting outside and enjoying the winter is part of how we live in Wisconsin. If snowmobiles are what you love, head to Eagle River this weekend. The 61st World Champions...
Jan 17, 2024 The 61st World Championship Snowmobile Derby kicks-off this weekend in Eagle River. (Photo courtesy of The 61st World Championship Snowmobile Derby)
Brown County Supports Struggling Homeowners with Wisconsin Tax Assistance Program
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Brown County is encouraging homeowners who are having trouble paying their property taxes to seek financial help through a program while the funds are still there. The sta...
Jan 17, 2024 PC: Fox 11 Online
Vehicle Chase with 'Armed Suicidal' Fond du Lac Woman Leads to Less-than-Lethal Deployment
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A vehicle pursuit with an "armed suicidal individual" in the city of Fond du Lac Tuesday led to a less-than-lethal deployment by police. Around 9:20 p.m., the Fond du La...
Jan 17, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Fox Valley Fund Raiser Generates Controversy
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The Oshkosh Women's Fund's Annual Power of the Purse event is causing controversy in the community this year after debate surrounding the event's chosen keynote speaker. Last...
Jan 17, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
