Category Archives: Local

Wello Looks Back at 2023; Sets Goals for 2024
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- As 2023 comes to a close and 2024 is just around the corner, Wello is reflecting on triumphs of the past year and looking forward to it's upcoming goals. Wello's purpose is to ...
Rachel Charniak Dec 13, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Human Trafficking Sting Operation; One Victim Rescued
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- The Green Bay Police Department (GBPD) recently conducted a half-day sting operation in an effort to combat human trafficking and focus on recovery of victims. On December 7, d...
Rachel Charniak Dec 13, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Office Administrator Convicted of Using Customers' Credit Card Info to Make Purchases
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - An office administrator who used her employer's business records to access customers' credit card information to make purchases for her own benefit has been convicted. Kait...
Rachel Charniak Dec 13, 2023 Kaitlyn Michaels (Brown Co. Jail)

NE Wisconsin Manufacturers Anticipate Growth, Hiring Surge in 2024
GRAND CHUTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- An annual report shows that Northeast Wisconsin manufacturers expect increased sales and strong hiring in 2024 but worry about not finding the talent they need. The Nort...
Rachel Charniak Dec 13, 2023 The Northeast Wisconsin (NEW) Manufacturing Alliance announced its 14th annual “Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Vitality Index Study” at its Quarterly Membership meeting at Fox Valley Technical College, December 13, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity Partners with Pillars
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) -- The Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity is partnering with Pillars: Shelter, Support, and Solutions, to spread hope and holiday cheer to those who are struggling with h...
Rachel Charniak Dec 13, 2023

UW System To Vote Again On Republican DEI Deal
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-METRO) - UW regents may have changed their minds about swapping a few dozen diversity, equity, and inclusion jobs for nearly a billion-dollars from the state legislature. Regents wil...
Robert Kennedy Dec 13, 2023 UW SYSTEM

Shipwreck Discovered By Father-Daughter Team
PESHTIGO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - It is believed a more than 152-year-old shipwreck has been found after being lost the night of the great Peshtigo fire and a father-daughter duo from Peshtigo are the ones w...
Robert Kennedy Dec 13, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of DNR

Fox Valley Fire Department With A New Rescue Vehicle
TOWN OF WOLF RIVER, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The Boom Bay Volunteer Fire Department is showing off its newest set of wheels. No matter if it's on land, ice or in water, the Boom Bay Volunteer Fire Department'...
Robert Kennedy Dec 13, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Firefighter Christmas Tradition Continues
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Green Bay firefighters helped ignite holiday joy for patients at HSHS St. Vincent Children's Hospital. On Tuesday, firefighters surprised children in their hospital rooms w...
Robert Kennedy Dec 13, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

"Egg Harbor Trails Initiative" Information Session Explores Pathway Network in Door County
EGG HARBOR, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Leaders in Door County are working on ways to build a new and safer network of pathways connecting the communities. The first information session for the "Egg Harbor Trai...
Rachel Charniak Dec 12, 2023 People look at the Egg Harbor Trails Initiative in Door County, December 12, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

