Category Archives: Local

Pop hitmakers Smash Mouth to perform at Kimberly's Paperfest
KIMBERLY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A multi-platinum pop band from the 90s and early 2000s is playing a free concert in Kimberly this summer. Smash Mouth will perform July 16 at Kimberly's Paperfest. Bursting...
Rachel Charniak 12h ago Smash Mouth (Photo courtesy of Paperfest)

Lawrence University adds women's flag football, launching for the 2027-28 year
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- One of the fastest growing sports in the country to coming to Lawrence University. Women's Flag Football will be offered to students for the 2027-28 academic year. "We beli...
Rachel Charniak 12h ago The Green Bay Packers hosted a Girls Flag Football showcase at the Don Hutson Center, March 7, 2026.
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Green Bay Converting notifies state it will lay off 32 workers after fire
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Green Bay Converting told the state it will lay off 32 workers, effective Saturday, as a result of the March 16 fire. The figure is in line with the announcement earlier th...
Rachel Charniak 12h ago Firefighters battle a fire at Green Bay Converting on Larsen Road March 16, 2026. (Courtesy: Green Bay Metro Fire Department)

Judge to rule on evidence in former Mishicot teacher's sexual assault case
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A judge will issue a ruling next month on if certain evidence will be admitted in the case against Ryan Schroeder, a former Mishicot teacher accused of having sex more than...
Rachel Charniak 12h ago Ryan Schroeder (Photo courtesy Manitowoc County Sheriff's Office)

9 Northeast Wisconsin fire departments roll out shared inspection program for food trucks
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Northeast Wisconsin food trucks can get one fire inspection accepted across multiple communities under a new program. The Appleton Fire Department, in collaboration with ei...
Rachel Charniak 13h ago Area fire departments have banded together to launch a coordinated food truck inspection program to improve safety among food trucks, April 22, 2026.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Outagamie County opens multi-agency resource center to aid flood victims' recovery process
BLACK CREEK, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Outagamie County has opened a one-stop-shop resource center to assist residents impacted by floodwaters. The new multi-agency resource center, or MARC, is located at Rom...
Rachel Charniak 13h ago Flooding in Shiocton April 19th, 2026 (Fox 11 Online)

Wied recognizes Bob Harlan on House floor
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Former Green Bay Packers president/CEO Bob Harlan was remembered on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives Thursday. Rep. Tony Wied, R-8th District, gave a brie...
Rachel Charniak 13h ago Former Green Bay Packers president Bob Harlan.
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AG urges court to end Kaukauna murderer's appeal after more than a dozen failed motions
(WTAQ-WLUK) - Kenneth Hudson continues to appeal rulings related to his conviction for the murder of Shanna Van Dyn Hoven in Kaukauna more than 25 years ago, now arguing a circuit court judge was wron...
Rachel Charniak 15h ago Kenneth Hudson appears before Marinette County court via Zoom, February 24, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

We Energies expects to restore flooded Fox Valley customers' natural gas by Thursday end
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- We Energies expects to restore service to Fox Valley customers affected by flooding by the end of Thursday. The utility company says it has made good progress since Tuesday restoring na...
Rachel Charniak 15h ago Minor flooding still remains in Shiocton, April 22, 2026.
PC: Fox 11 Online

De Pere trail attacker's conviction upheld as state Supreme Court declines appeal
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The Wisconsin Supreme Court will not hear the appeal of Miles Cruz, who attacked a De Pere woman and her child on a De Pere trail in 2021, leaving his conviction in place. ...
Rachel Charniak 16h ago Miles Cruz appears in court for his sentencing March 3, 2023.
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