Category Archives: Local

The Promenade: 'First-of-its-Kind' Active Adult Community Coming to Ashwaubenon
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Brown County is addressing two community needs in one project. Woodside Senior Communities is partnering with Brown County to build The Promenade, an active adult commun...
Rachel Charniak Oct 03, 2023 Rendering of The Promenade, a building project that would include the Ashwaubenon branch of the Brown County Public Library and new senior housing apartments together. It would be built on San Luis Place, the site of the former San Luis Manor nursing home.
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TSA Stops Passenger with Unloaded Gun at Austin Straubel
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- An unloaded gun was recently found at a security checkpoint at Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport. The U.S. Transportation Security Administration says the ...
Rachel Charniak Oct 03, 2023 This unloaded gun was found at Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport Sept. 27, 2023. (Photo courtesy TSA)

Green Bay Metro Fire Promotes Fire Protection Week
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- The Green Bay Metro Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to promote this year's Fire Protection Week (FPW) campaign, "Cooking safe...
Rachel Charniak Oct 03, 2023

Be Safe Marketing Efforts Benefit from Brown County Grant, Bellin Donation
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Be Safe, a community-driven campaign to raise awareness about the local resources for victims of domestic violence, is celebrating its first anniversary and sharing its success...
Rachel Charniak Oct 03, 2023

Man Carjacks, Kidnaps Woman and Child in Grand Chute Parking Lot
GRAND CHUTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A man was arrested for allegedly carjacking a vehicle, then forcing the driver to withdraw money from various banks. Grand Chute police say the man approached the driver...
Rachel Charniak Oct 03, 2023

Outagamie County Suspending Weekly Audible Siren Tests for the Winter
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Another sign of the season: Audible outdoor warning siren tests in Outagamie County are suspended until next spring. The weekly tests at noon on Saturdays will be s...
Rachel Charniak Oct 03, 2023

Part of Cardinal Lane in Howard to Close Wednesday
HOWARD, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A short stretch of road near Bay View Middle School is set to close to thru traffic Wednesday. The village of Howard says Cardinal Lane will be closed near Woodale Avenue for...
Rachel Charniak Oct 03, 2023 Village of Howard sign, February 7, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

St. Norbert Professor who Designed Original Packers 'G' logo Dies at 83
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- One of the founding fathers behind the Green Bay Packers' illustrious logo died Saturday at the age of 83 after a battle with Alzheimer's disease. In 1961 as a young art stu...
Rachel Charniak Oct 03, 2023 John Gordon, the man who designed the original Packers 'G' logo in 1961, died on Sept. 30, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Luxemburg Police Search for Teen Vandals Accused of Pouring Food on Vehicles and Mailboxes
LUXEMBURG, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Police in Luxemburg say they are looking for two teenagers suspected of pouring various types of food onto people's vehicles and mailboxes. The vandalism occurred Sunday b...
Rachel Charniak Oct 03, 2023 MWC

Chinook Salmon Spawning Underway at Strawberry Creek Facility in Door County
DOOR COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Some large sportfish are on the move in Door County. Chinook salmon are making their way upstream to spawn. And while a mechanical issue stalled some of Monday's process...
Rachel Charniak Oct 02, 2023 Chinook salmon headed for the food pantry, October 2, 2023 .
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