Category Archives: Local
Number of Dead Birds Found at Howard Quarry is Now up to 26
HOWARD, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The number of dead birds found at Duck Creek Quarry is now up to 26, according to the village. Dead birds were first discovered at the quarry on Monday and animal officials ha...
Dec 16, 2023 Duck Creek Quarry in Howard.
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Christmas Bird Count Underway Across Western Hemisphere and Northeast Wisconsin
BAILEYS HARBOR, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- How many birds are out there? A survey effort is underway to find out. It's called The 124th Christmas Bird Count and it takes place across the Western Hemisphere, in...
Dec 15, 2023 A Blue Jay in Baileys Harbor, December 15, 2023.
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Drugs Seized During Marinette County Traffic Stop, Two Men Arrested
TOWN OF POUND, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Reports of a vehicle trafficking narcotics led to the arrests of two men and the seizure of various drugs. According to the Marinette County Sheriff's Office, deputies...
Dec 15, 2023 Methamphetamine, a heroin/fentanyl mixture and crack cocaine were seized during a traffic stop in the town of Pound, Dec. 10, 2023. (Photo courtesy: Marinette County Sheriff's Office)
Green Bay Woman Accused of Mother's Neglect Out of Jail, Mental Health Issues Implicated
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Elizabeth Drake is out of jail. She's the Green Bay woman accused of abusing her mother, who was found in filthy conditions where the two lived. Her attorney says mental he...
Dec 15, 2023 Elizabeth Drake, 38, was charged with one count of intentionally subjecting an individual at risk to abuse – causing bodily harm. (Photo courtesy: Brown County Jail)
'Match Day Weekend' Boosts Salvation Army of Oshkosh's Bell Ringing Finale
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- As the holidays draw closer, the Salvation Army's annual Red Kettle campaign is winding down -- but there's still time to help make a difference. The Salvation Army of Oshko...
Dec 15, 2023 PHOTO: MWC
Lifepoint Health to Build $48M State-of-the-Art Hospital in Howard
HOWARD, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Lifepoint Health is proposing to build a 50-bed hospital, just east of I-41 and south of Shawano Avenue. According to plans submitted to the village, the project's constructio...
Dec 15, 2023 A rendering of Lifepoint Health's proposed hospital in Howard. (Image courtesy of Lifepoint Health)
Southern Door County Property Now Protected for Wildlife and Eco-Tourism
DOOR COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A scenic 75-acre property in southern Door County has recently been added to the Door County Land Trust's roster of protected properties. The site of a former dairy farm...
Dec 15, 2023 Bear Creek in the summer. (Photo courtesy of Carrie Ehrfurth/Door County Land Trust)
New Veteran Transportation Program in Oshkosh
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) -- A new Oshkosh based program is helping veterans with transportation. The Oshkosh Area Chamber of Commerce and Chapter 17 of the Disabled American Veterans' Association are helpin...
Dec 15, 2023
Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport and Delta Celebrate 95-Year Partnership
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Green Bay's airport and its first airline are celebrating a 95-year partnership that's made a positive impact on the area's overall economy. Green Bay Austin Straubel In...
Dec 15, 2023 Delta Airlines is celebrating 95 years at Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport, December 15, 2023.
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Learn a New Language with Help From the Brown County Library
HOWARD, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- December is National Learn a Foreign Language Month. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to brush up on your high school French, the Brown County Library has the ...
Dec 15, 2023 Brown County Library Logo
