Category Archives: Local
Giants Silence Packers With Last Second Field Goal
East Rutherford, NJ (WTAQ) - The Packers committed three turnovers and made too many mistakes in a 24-22 road defeat against the New York Giants. Kicker Randy Bullock connected on a 37-yard field goal...
Dec 12, 2023
Plans For A New High School On Hold
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - To address rising enrollment rates in De Pere, the Unified School District of De Pere is gearing up to build a new high school. Only those plans won't be happening as soon as...
Dec 12, 2023 MWC
Bail Set for Suspect in Green Bay Homicide
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Bail is set at $1 million for Owen Backus, the suspect in a Green Bay homicide. In a Monday morning news conference, police said the 45-year old is believed to be the only...
Dec 11, 2023 Owen Backus.
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Tug John Purves Towed to Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding for Maintenance in Sturgeon Bay
STURGEON BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- History was on the move in Sturgeon Bay, as the Tug John Purves was towed less than a mile away. The vessel will get some much-needed maintenance at Fincantieri Bay Shi...
Dec 11, 2023 Tug John Purves at the dock at the Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay, December 11, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Compassionate Connections Gives New Holiday Clothes to Children
CLINTONVILLE, WI (WTAQ) -- Compassionate Connections, a Clintonville nonprofit, is giving away new clothes to kids at the Clintonville Public Library through their Free Holiday Clothing Giveaway. The ...
Dec 11, 2023 PC: Compassionate Connections Inc.
Fond du Lac Area Transit Rates to Rise in 2024
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Bus fares for Fond du Lac Area Transit will increase in the new year. Starting Jan. 2, 2024, fixed route cash fares will now be $2 for adults, increased from the current...
Dec 11, 2023 A bus is seen in Appleton, Sept. 26, 2018.
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Greater Green Bay Foundation Awards Record-Breaking Grants Supporting Diverse Nonprofits
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- In the season of giving, the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation awarded a record $80,641 in capacity-building grants for nonprofits. And more than $50,000 of that was ...
Dec 11, 2023 The Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, downtown Green Bay.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Competency Exam Ordered for Ann Retzlaff After Judge Denies Request to Lower Bond
SHAWANO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A competency exam was ordered Monday for former campground owner Ann Retzlaff, who remains in custody after a judge denied her request to lower her bond. Retzlaff - the forme...
Dec 11, 2023 Ann Retzlaff appears before court, December 11, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Suspect in Green Bay Homicide Expected to Appear in Court
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The suspect in a Green Bay homicide is expected to appear in court Monday afternoon. In a Monday morning news conference, police said the suspect, a 45-year-old man, is be...
Dec 11, 2023 Green Bay police are investigating a suspicious death at a home in the 1700 block of Western Avenue, December 10, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Snow Bike Trails At The NEW Zoo Are Open For Business
SUAMICO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - As winter inches closer, some area trails are open for those looking to get out and enjoy the season. That includes the Snow Bike Trails near the NEW Zoo & Adventure Park...
Dec 11, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
