Category Archives: Local
Operation Frogger Leaps into Action for Pedestrian Safety
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A campaign is returning to the streets of Brown County to raise awareness on pedestrian safety. Partnering with law enforcement, volunteers from Wello, were out at vari...
Jun 22, 2023 Police partnered with Wello for its Yield to Your Neighbor campaign to increase pedestrian safety at the intersection of S. Webster and Eliza Street in Green Bay, June 22, 2023.
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What's Up Dock ? New Ones Installed Along The Fox River
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Boaters in Green Bay will have a bit more space to use when putting their boats in the water. Five new docks were installed at the Green Bay Metro Boat Launch on Wednesday....
Jun 22, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy City of Green Bay
Appleton Library Plan Moves Forward
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Appleton is moving forward once again with its hopes for a new library, after the original construction bids came in more than $14 million over budget. Appleton's Common Cou...
Jun 22, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of City of Appleton
Murder Suspect Testifies In His Own Defense
WAUPACA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - William Zelenski took the stand in his own defense Wednesday, getting emotional as he testified he did not intend to kill Ryelee Manente-Powell for stealing his exotic pets. ...
Jun 22, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Safety Experts Sound Their Annual Warning
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Fireworks are one of the most iconic ways to celebrate Independence Day, which is less than two weeks away. But they're also one of the most dangerous. According to the A...
Jun 22, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Wisconsin Pharmacists Could Soon Prescribe Birth Control
LITTLE CHUTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Birth control could soon be prescribed and dispensed by pharmacists across Wisconsin. The bill passed the State Assembly Wednesday. It will now head to the Senate, wher...
Jun 21, 2023 Wisconsin State Capitol
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Green Bay Takes to the Pools on First Official Day of Summer
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Wednesday marked the first official day of summer; Many took to the pools in Green Bay to cool off and enjoy the day. Recreation Manager Ann Moeller says their lifeguard number...
Jun 21, 2023 Resch Aquatic Center.
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Shining a Light on Alzheimer's: Appleton Community Unites for the Longest Day Event
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Even when the Summer Solstice brings the most daylight in a day, residents at an Appleton community center continue to fight darkness. Residents of Touchmark on West Prospe...
Jun 21, 2023 Purple pinwheels at Touchmark on W. Prospect for The Longest Day Event to raise awareness for Alzheimer's June 21, 2023.
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Wisconsin Tribes Showcase Culture and Attractions at Conference
KESHENA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Native American Tourism of Wisconsin held it annual conference Wednesday in Keshena. Leaders there say tourism to Indigenous destinations is on the rise. It is expecting to ...
Jun 21, 2023 Dancers at NATOW Conference, June 21, 2023.
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Man Arrested After Standoff in Marinette County
TOWN OF ATHELSTANE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- An Athelstane man was arrested after a standoff Wednesday afternoon. Marinette County sheriff's officials say they were looking for a man who had warrants for his...
Jun 21, 2023 Marinette Co. Sheriff's Office patch.
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