Category Archives: Local
Green Bay and Ashwaubenon Seeing Summer Hiring Success with Pay Rate Increases
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Hiring is on the upswing for some municipalities looking to fill summer jobs, thanks to pay rate increases. The past few years, a shortage of workers has kept Green Bay...
Apr 13, 2023 A lifeguard watches over the pool at Joannes Aquatic Center in Green Bay.
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Allouez and Glenmore win Project VOTE Voter Challenge
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- The town of Glenmore and the village of Allouez were awarded the Voter Challenge trophies through Project VOTE of Brown County on Thursday. Project VOTE of Brown County issues ...
Apr 13, 2023 Allouez Clerk/Treasurer Carrie Zittlow (left), and Glenmore Clerk Cindy Ossmann (right.)
Man, Two Teens Arrested in Connection with Ripon Overdose Death
RIPON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A man and two teens have been arrested in connection with an apparent drug overdose death of a man whose body was found on a Ripon sidewalk. Ripon police say on April 6, the 1...
Apr 13, 2023 PC: Fox 11 Online
City of Oshkosh Welcomes New City Clerk
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) -- The city of Oshkosh has selected Diane Bartlett as its next City Clerk. In her new position, Bartlett will oversee the City Clerk's Office, which is responsible for elections, th...
Apr 13, 2023 Diane Bartlett
EAA Offers 'Runway 5K' to Benefit Winnebago K9 Unit
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Experimental Aircraft Association is once again offering a unique way for visitors to tour the AirVenture grounds in Oshkosh. Athletes will have the chance to compete in...
Apr 13, 2023 Runway 5K from AirVenture 2019.
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Boat Landings in Brown County Opening Up for the Season
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Brown County is gearing up for warmer weather. The county says boat landings are scheduled to open with docks being installed within the next week. Suamico Launch docks...
Apr 13, 2023 Suamico boat launch is open, April 10, 2020.
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Highway 172 Ramp to I-41 South to Close for 35 Days
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The WisDOT has announced a long-term closure of a Highway 172 ramp. The westbound Highway 172 ramp to I-41 south in Ashwaubenon will begin its 35-day closure on Monday. ...
Apr 13, 2023
Case Against Man Accused of Stabbing Appleton Officer on Hold Due to Mental Condition
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The criminal case against a man who allegedly stabbed an Appleton police officer remains suspended because of the suspect's mental condition. Troy VanGrinsven faces four cha...
Apr 13, 2023 Troy VanGrinsven
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Kewaunee County Sheriff Investigating Hit and Run Incident Along Snowmobiling Trail
KEWAUNEE COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Kewaunee County Sheriff's Department is asking for help in its investigation into a hit and run incident along a snowmobiling trail. In the overnight hours of Ap...
Apr 13, 2023 Ahnapee State Trail in Kewaunee, December 19, 2016.
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OSHA Inspection of Oconto Falls Dollar General Store Finds Safety Violations
OCONTO FALLS, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A federal inspection of the Oconto Falls Dollar General found safety violations, OSHA says. In December 2022, inspectors found stacks of merchandise and rolling contain...
Apr 13, 2023
