Category Archives: Local

Shed, Barn Destroyed, Two Animals Killed in Rural Seymour Fire
TOWN OF SEYMOUR, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A barn and shed were destroyed, and a house damaged, by a fire Tuesday night in the town of Seymour. The Seymour Rural Fire Department says it was called to a proper...
Rachel Charniak Apr 12, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Fire and Allergy Season Both Hitting Northeast Wisconsin
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Spring has sprung in our area, and you can really feel it with the warmer temperatures. Although it may seem like the snow was just here, the DNR tells us fire season i...
Rachel Charniak Apr 12, 2023 Voyageur Park in De Pere, April 11, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Sturgeon Showing Signs that Spawning will Begin Soon
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- It's a sign of spring in Northeast Wisconsin -- sturgeon spawning. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says the Winnebago System lake sturgeon are getting ready to make their ...
Rachel Charniak Apr 12, 2023 Sturgeon splash during spawning in the Wolf River at Bamboo Bend in Shiocton April 26, 2022. (PHOTO: Courtesy of Fox 11 WLUK)

Long-Term Lane Closures Begin on Highway 172 in Brown County
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- While Highway 172 in Brown County is expected to largely remain open during construction, long-term lane closures are getting started. Between the Green Bay Austin Stra...
Rachel Charniak Apr 12, 2023

Northeast Wisconsin Environmental Projects to Receive over $700,000 in Federal Grants
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Several Northeast Wisconsin environmental projects are receiving federal funds from the USDA Forest Service through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. The USDA Forest...
Rachel Charniak Apr 12, 2023 Woodland Dunes Nature Center view, January 5, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Green Bay Police Department Participating in Drug Take Back Day
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- The Wisconsin Department of Justice is working with local law enforcement agencies throughout Wisconsin for the Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Anybody can bring prescriptions...
Rachel Charniak Apr 12, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Man Arrested For OWI, With Two Kids In The Car
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A Green Bay man was arrested after being accused of driving a vehicle under the influence with two children inside. On Tuesday, just before 4:30 p.m., a Wisconsin State Pat...
Robert Kennedy Apr 12, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

For These Students It's All That Jazz
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - For the first time ever, the best high school jazz band players from the Green Bay area are joining forces. They're performing Friday night at the Weidner Center as part of...
Robert Kennedy Apr 12, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

New Season, New Ballpark Renovations
GRAND CHUTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - It's time for baseball in the Fox Cities, and a new era is underway at Fox Cities Stadium. Baseball fans are eager to take a peek at the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers' recent...
Robert Kennedy Apr 12, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Oshkosh Housing Projects Moves Forward Despite Protests
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A controversial housing project in Oshkosh received unanimous approval Tuesday evening, despite residents saying the common council betrayed their trust with the project. A m...
Robert Kennedy Apr 12, 2023 PHOTO: City of Oshkosh

