Category Archives: Local

Defense seeks new evaluation before resentencing Damian Hauschultz
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - When Damian Hauschultz is resentenced for the 2018 death of his step-brother, Ethan, 7, he wants the judge to have an updated pre-sentence report - so the defense has asked...
Rachel Charniak Mar 24, 2026 Damian Hauschultz appears via video conference in Manitowoc County court June 25, 2021.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Skid steer fire in Grand Chute garage causes minimal damage
GRAND CHUTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A piece of equipment caught fire inside a Grand Chute garage, resulting in minor damage to the structure. On Sunday evening, the Grand Chute Fire Department was called t...
Rachel Charniak Mar 24, 2026 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Pedestrian killed in Oconto County hit and run
TOWN OF LITTLE RIVER, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The search continues for a driver involved in a deadly hit and run. The Oconto County Sheriff's Office says around 11:45 p.m. Monday it was notified of a vehicl...
Rachel Charniak Mar 24, 2026

Universities of Wisconsin, UW Credit Union launch free online generative AI course
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Universities of Wisconsin is partnering with UW Credit Union to provide free education on the basic understandings of artificial intelligence. On Tuesday, speakers intro...
Rachel Charniak Mar 24, 2026 Generic computer, keyboard, mouse photo.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Green Bay school board votes on cost saving measures as deficit looms
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The school board for the Green Bay Area Public School District made decisions on several measures GBAPS says would cut costs. Some of the main topics of discussion at Mond...
Rachel Charniak Mar 24, 2026 Green Bay Area Public School District building. (IMAGE: Courtesy of Fox 11 WLUK)

$800,000 in USDA funding to support project reopening sawmill in Shawano County
SHAWANO COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Loan funds will assist in the reopening of a Shawano County sawmill. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday that $115.2 million has been awarded across e...
Rachel Charniak Mar 23, 2026 Fox Valley roofing contractor faces over $140,000 in fines for alleged OSHA violation.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Teen who brought gun to Preble still in secure youth facility, hasn't completed treatment
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The former Preble High School student convicted in juvenile court for bringing a loaded gun and ammunition to school remains in a secure youth facility, as he hasn't compl...
Rachel Charniak Mar 23, 2026 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

DNR and Sturgeon Guard volunteers to talk about upcoming spawning season
SHIOCTON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The call to help is underway ahead of the upcoming sturgeon spawning season. "I'm getting phone calls. I'm getting emails. Don't forget us this spring, and things like this...
Rachel Charniak Mar 23, 2026 Sturgeon pile up near the shoreline during the annual sturgeon spawning run on the Wolf River's Bamboo Bend in Shiocton. (PHOTO: Casey Nelson, WTAQ News)

Pillars in Appleton served 1,750 people in 2025 as homelessness rises
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- 1,750. That's how many people Pillars in Appleton helped in 2025. The nonprofit specializes in providing support to the homeless community. "It takes a lot of work. It take...
Rachel Charniak Mar 23, 2026 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Village of Black Creek ambulance service in negotiations as contract is yet to be renewed
BLACK CREEK, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The future of ambulance coverage in the Village of Black Creek is up in the air. The Village didn't renew it's contract for ambulance service with its volunteer fire and...
Rachel Charniak Mar 23, 2026 The Black Creek Fire and Rescue Department. March 17, 2026.
PC: Fox 11 Online

