Category Archives: Local
Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary Fire Under Investigation
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Green Bay police and fire officials want the public's help in figuring out how several small fires started Tuesday afternoon at the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary. At this po...
Jun 08, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Common Council Is All In For Major Downtown Development
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Appleton's City Council unanimously approved a major renovation project in downtown Appleton that would redevelop City Center Plaza. The City Council voted 14-0 on a plan to...
Jun 08, 2023 PHORO: Courtesy of WLUK
Public Pools Are Set For This Week's Opening
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The Green Bay pools are just days away from opening. And for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, all three will be open. Colburn Pool, Joannes Aquatic Center and Re...
Jun 08, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Governor Evers In Door County Bearing Gifts
DOOR COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Gov. Tony Evers visited Jacksonport in Door County Wednesday afternoon to highlight coastal communities who won the Coastal Management Grant. Evers announced Wednesday th...
Jun 08, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Out With The Old, In With The New
HOWARD, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A new project that is designed to be a place for everyone to enjoy is already becoming popular. After months of waiting, the brand new inclusive playground at Brown County's P...
Jun 08, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
A Warm Welcome Home For NE Wisconsin Veterans
GREENVILLE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Appleton welcomed home some Northeast Wisconsin veterans Wednesday night after their Old Glory Honor Flight. The veterans flew out of the Appleton International Airport We...
Jun 08, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
'Emergency PSA' Issued over Fake Pill ODs in Winnebago County
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A spike in fatal overdoses from counterfeit pills has led Winnebago County sheriff's officials to issue what they are calling an "emergency public service announcement." The...
Jun 07, 2023 Seized fentanyl from the Lake Winnebago Area Metropolitan Enforcement Group's Drug Unit Dec. 8, 2022.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Emerald Ash Borer Takes a Bite Out of Outdoor Education in Oshkosh
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Oshkosh kids who would normally be learning about the outdoors can't right now because of the emerald ash borer. A nature area owned by the district is closed because of a s...
Jun 07, 2023 The Sheldon Nature Area is temporarily closed while crews work to remove ash trees infested with the emerald ash borer, June 7, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Manitowoc Man Facing Federal Charges after Allegedly Stealing Gun from Fleet Farm
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Manitowoc man is facing federal charges after he allegedly stole a gun from Fleet Farm, a federally-licensed firearms dealer. Dewane Mrotek, 45, was indicted by a grand ...
Jun 07, 2023
Man Indicted on Federal Gun Charges
GRAND CHUTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Madison man has been indicted in federal court on charges he illegally had a gun in Grand Chute. Prosecutors say Edlando M. Watson, 39, is not allowed to have guns sin...
Jun 07, 2023 Grand Chute PD (Fox 11 Online)
