Category Archives: Local

Fox Cities Project Receives $1 million Grant to Reduce Pandemic-Related Violence
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A collaboration in the Fox Cities has received a $1 million, multi-year grant to help reduce violence stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. The three-year grant is funding t...
Rachel Charniak Jun 09, 2023 City of Appleton

Efforts to Close Green Bay Correctional Continue Despite State Nearing Finalized Budget
ALLOUEZ, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Village of Allouez is doubling down on its efforts to close the Green Bay Correction Institution, according to Village President Jim Rafter. Rafter said he is pledging t...
Rachel Charniak Jun 09, 2023 Green Bay Correctional Institution (Fox 11 Online)

Northeast Wisconsin Leaders Celebrate 'Transformative' Shared Revenue Agreement
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- With lawmakers and Gov. Tony Evers reaching an agreement to increase state funding to municipalities across Wisconsin, many local leaders are excited for the first major change in share...
Rachel Charniak Jun 09, 2023 The exterior dome of the Wisconsin state Capitol is seen in Madison Feb. 15, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Makeover Coming For Green Bay's Public Housing
GREEN BAY,WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A $50 million financial plan appears to be in place to transform public housing in Green Bay. The centerpiece of the project is the eight-story Mason Manor apartments on W. ...
Robert Kennedy Jun 09, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

State Park Recognized For Its Conservation Focus
DOOR COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A popular Door County recreational site is being honored for its work in promoting its natural beauty, along with a message about conservation. The "Leave No Trace" spotl...
Robert Kennedy Jun 09, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Wisconsin Senators Recommend 2 for Federal Judge Seat in Green Bay
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Wisconsin's senators are recommending two people for a vacant federal judgeship based in Green Bay. Republican Sen. Ron Johnson and Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin sent thei...
Rachel Charniak Jun 08, 2023 The U.S. District Court - Eastern District of Wisconsin in Green Bay, seen Jan. 3, 2020.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Green Bay Mayor Raises Pride Flag for 2nd Year
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- The Pride flag is now waving high at Green Bay City Hall as the mayor recognizes Pride month in the city. On Thursday, Mayor Eric Genrich read the official proclamation declari...
Rachel Charniak Jun 08, 2023 Mayor Eric Genrich stands with community members at Pride flag raising event. June 8, 2023.

Son's Appeals Continue to Delay Timothy Hauschultz Trial
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- No trial date will be set for at least two more months for the man accused of ordering the punishment which led to the 2018 death of a 7-year-old boy while his son's appea...
Rachel Charniak Jun 08, 2023 Timothy Hauschultz appears in court via video conference June 15, 2022.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Motorcyclist Dies in Outagamie County Crash
FREEDOM, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A motorcyclist died in an Outagamie County crash Wednesday night. It happened just before 10:30 p.m. at the intersection of County Trunk Highway E and Greiner Road. Official...
Rachel Charniak Jun 08, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

New Business Building Coming to St. Norbert College Campus
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A new building will be added to the St. Norbert College campus, thanks to a donation from the Schneider family. The college announced Thursday the new home of the Donald &am...
Rachel Charniak Jun 08, 2023 A rendering of the Donald & Patricia Schneider Family Hall on the St. Norbert College campus.
PC: Fox 11 Online

