Category Archives: Local

Lawrence University professor dies while on spring break trip with students
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Lawrence University is mourning the loss of one of its professors after she died while on a spring break trip with her students. In an online article posted Tuesday, the un...
Rachel Charniak 9h ago

DNR survey finds plenty of fish in Silver Lake, despite die-off investigation in January
MANITOWOC COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Despite a fish die-off on Silver Lake earlier this winter, a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources survey found scores of fish are still living in the lake. The...
Rachel Charniak 10h ago A view of Silver Lake in Manitowoc County Jan. 29, 2026.
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EAA Museum highlights NASA moon mission artifacts ahead of Artemis II launch
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- As NASA looks to the future with Wednesday's Artemis II lunar loop, in Oshkosh the EAA Aviation Museum is reflecting on past American lunar missions. The museum is home to t...
Rachel Charniak 11h ago A NASA jacket worn by Frank Borman seen at the Borman Collection exhibit at the EAA Museum, March 31, 2026.
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Oshkosh delays decision on whether to renew contract for Flock cameras
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- After a lengthy discussion Tuesday night, the Oshkosh Common Council voted to delay a decision on whether to renew the Oshkosh Police Department's contract to use Flock came...
Rachel Charniak 11h ago A Flock camera in Oshkosh. March 31, 2026.
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Ruby's Pantry network of 80-plus pop-up sites closes amid rising costs
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- After serving families across the Midwest for more than 20 years, a food pantry has closed its doors. Ruby's Pantry permanently closed operations Monday. Founded in 2003 by Lyn Sahr wit...
Rachel Charniak 11h ago

Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity seeking homeownership program applicants
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity is accepting applications for its Homeownership Program. During the application cycle, the group will choose seven qualified app...
Rachel Charniak 11h ago Greater Fox Cities Habitat for Humanity kicks off Rock the Block 2018 in Little Chute.
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Woodman's plans new 270,000-square-foot store at Oshkosh outlet mall
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Woodman's is planning to redevelop the Outlet Shops at Oshkosh into a new store. The City of Oshkosh says in part: "Woodman's has submitted initial plans, and City staff is ...
Rachel Charniak 11h ago The Shops at Oshkosh. March 31, 2026.
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New Community Shelter begins construction on Permanent Supportive Housing Project
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The New Community Shelter says construction is now underway on its $14 million Permanent Supportive Housing Project. The project broke ground in November. New Community Sh...
Rachel Charniak 11h ago A rendering for New Community Shelter's supportive housing project in Green Bay. (Photo credit: New Community Shelter)

Pinwheels rise in Green Bay to spotlight child abuse prevention month
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A display in Green Bay is hoping to turn some heads through the month of April in honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. On Wednesday, Willow Tree Cornerstone Chi...
Rachel Charniak 11h ago Staff at Willow Tree Cornerstone Child Advocacy Center in Green Bay place pinwheels outside to raise awareness on child abuse, April 1, 2026.
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WPS cites clean energy, reliability projects in filing that could raise bills in 2027
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Wisconsin Public Service customers could expect their electric bills to increase by about $11 per month in 2027 and about $5 per month in 2028. WPS filed a rate request with the Public ...
Rachel Charniak 11h ago WPS

