Category Archives: Local
Person rescued from basement of Green Bay house fire
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A person had to be rescued from an early morning house fire on Green Bay's west side. Green Bay Metro Fire Chief Matthew Knott says crews were called to the 1100 block of ...
Jan 08, 2026 The Green Bay Metro Fire Department is on the scene of a house fire on Royal Blvd. on Green Bay's west side, January 8, 2026.
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How child care funding works in Wisconsin and what checks are in place to prevent fraud
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- President Donald Trump froze funds to five states amid concerns over child care welfare fraud, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced states are required to make...
Jan 08, 2026 Childcare.
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Packers fans invited to airport to send off team for wild card game
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Green Bay Packers fans can send off the team as it begins its playoff push this weekend. Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport is inviting the public to the ai...
Jan 07, 2026 A young fan helps send off Packers QB Jordan Love at Green Bay Austin Straubel Int'l on Friday, Jan. 19th, 2024.
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16-year-old pleads not guilty to reckless homicide charge in Marinette teen's drowning
MARINETTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Peyton Carnot pleaded not guilty Wednesday to allegedly throwing 13-year-old Jakob Bowerman off a Marinette pier, leading to his drowning. Carnot, 16, is charged in adult ...
Jan 07, 2026 Peyton Carnot appears in court, Dec. 17, 2025.
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Green Bay police address tattoo concerns, affirm rigorous vetting of new recruit
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Green Bay police department is reassuring the public on its hiring standards after community members raised concerns about a recruit's tattoo. On Wednesday, the depart...
Jan 07, 2026 L-R,Heriberto Torres, Keith Archiquette, Jacob Randt, Ross Walden, and Memphys Seizertare newly swornin recruit officers for the Green Bay Police Department, January 7, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Green Bay Police Department)
UW-Green Bay's new library hits a high point in construction
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The construction on UW-Green Bay's new library reached a new milestone Wednesday. The campus held its Topping Out Ceremony for its new five-story, $101 million Cofrin Tech...
Jan 07, 2026 The Topping Out Ceremony for UW-Green Bay'sCofrinTechnology and Education Center (CTEC), January 7, 2026.
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Greyhound launches new bus route linking Wisconsin rural areas to Midwest cities
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Greyhound is connecting Wisconsin rural communities with a new bus service. Following recent changes to regional bus service in Wisconsin, this new Greyhound offering ensures access to ...
Jan 07, 2026 Greyhound bus (Photo courtesy of Greyhound)
Menasha police officer arrested in Appleton on stalking allegation
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Menasha police officer has been arrested in Appleton on suspicion of stalking. Appleton police say Cristian Morales of Appleton was arrested Wednesday morning. Police are...
Jan 07, 2026 Menasha Police Officer Cristian Morales has been arrested in Appleton on suspicion of stalking. (Photo courtesy Outagamie County Jail)
Northeast Wisconsin contractors face rock salt shortage; cities say they're fully stocked
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Recent winter weather events are starting to put a strain on the rock salt supply for some in Northeast Wisconsin. Others are blaming shipping delays for impacting supp...
Jan 07, 2026 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Manitowoc school district outlines staffing plans ahead of elementary school consolidation
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Manitowoc Public School District provided an update Tuesday after its school board voted to close two elementary schools last month. "We really want to communicate a g...
Jan 07, 2026 Manitowoc Public School District.
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