Category Archives: Local

Students Arrested after Bringing Gun to Roncalli Middle School
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Two students were arrested after bringing an unloaded gun onto school grounds at Roncalli Middle School. School officials say parents reported the incident to the principa...
Rachel Charniak Apr 14, 2023 A City of Manitowoc Police squad vehicle. (IMAGE: Courtesy of Fox 11 WLUK)

Mom Sentenced After Child Found Wandering Parking Ramp, Other Child Home Alone
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A mom was sentenced to 45 days in jail, after police found her 6-year-old son wandering in a downtown parking ramp, and a 4-year-old girl home alone -- while she was at a ...
Rachel Charniak Apr 14, 2023 Christina Badalamenti, center, enters a Brown County courtroom Jan. 26, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Police Release Name of Driver in Fatal Town of Lawrence Crash
TOWN OF LAWRENCE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Police have identified the driver who was arrested following a fatal crash Wednesday night. Hobart-Lawrence police say Paula Mejia, 47, of Denmark, was driving her ...
Rachel Charniak Apr 14, 2023 Hobart-Lawrence Police Department squad vehicle.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Appleton Police Department Anticipates Fox Cities Kidz Expo
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) -- The 5th Annual Fox Cities Kidz Expo is coming up this weekend in Downtown Appleton. The event features over 60 activity booths, displays and activities, play areas, face paintin...
Rachel Charniak Apr 14, 2023 Appleton Police Department patch. (PHOTO: Courtesy of Fox 11 WLUK)

Tough Times Ahead For Small Private Colleges And Universities
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Private colleges and universities are some of the options for students looking to continue their post high school education. Declining enrollment and the rising costs of coll...
Robert Kennedy Apr 14, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Jeopardy Success Continues For SNC Professor
DEPERE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - We'll take a winning streak for $46,001, Alex. That's how much Ben Chan, an assistant professor of philosophy at St. Norbert College in De Pere, has earned on "Jeopardy!" so f...
Robert Kennedy Apr 14, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

20 Years Of The Fox Cities PAC
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is celebrating 20 years of fine arts and community. And to do that, the PAC decided to welcome the community behind the scenes. On Thur...
Robert Kennedy Apr 14, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

UW-Green Bay Northern Pike Project Installs Acoustic Transmitters in Fish
SUAMICO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Scientists and students are working together to help give a popular sport fish a helping hand. It's all taking part during the springtime spawning run for the northern pike....
Rachel Charniak Apr 13, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Over 100 Grams of Fentanyl, 85 Grams of Cocaine Seized in Manitowoc County
MANITOWOC COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Three people are facing charges after a traffic stop in the Village of Cleveland lead to a large drug seizure last month. The Cleveland Police Department says an of...
Rachel Charniak Apr 13, 2023 (Fox 11 Online)

Wisconsin Youth Media Project Showcases Work of Appleton High School Students
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Students at a Fox Valley high school are showcasing their film making skills. As PBS Wisconsin gets ready to debut a new documentary on Appleton's history, it worked with s...
Rachel Charniak Apr 13, 2023 Appleton West students watch documentaries they created with PBS Wisconsin, April 13, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

