Category Archives: Local

Marian University Mourns Fallen Milwaukee Police Officer
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Marian University in Fond du Lac is mourning with the city of Milwaukee, after the fatal shooting of Milwaukee Police Officer Peter Jerving earlier this week. Jerving, 3...
Rachel Charniak Feb 09, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WITI

Fishing Clubs Recommend ATV Travel Only as Lake Winnebago Ice Weakens
LAKE WINNEBAGO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Just two days before sturgeon spearing season, fishing clubs along Lake Winnebago are advising travelers to use ATVs and UTVs only as warm weather weakens the ice. Ma...
Rachel Charniak Feb 09, 2023 A sign at Stockbridge Harbor Feb. 9, 2023, advises travelers of the risk of traveling on the ice of Lake Winnebago as mild weather has impacted ice conditions.
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Florists Prepare For Valentine's Day
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Love is in the air, as many are eager to celebrate Valentine's Day on Tuesday. Don't forget to pick up flowers for your special someone. Like everything else, flowers may cost ...
Rachel Charniak Feb 09, 2023 The interior of Flowerama as seen on Facebook. (Flowerama/FB)

Historic Oshkosh Building to be Featured in Stephen King Short Film Adaptation
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A story by one of the world's greatest authors is coming to Northeast Wisconsin. Scenes for a short-film adaptation of Stephen King's short story "The Last Rung on the Ladde...
Rachel Charniak Feb 09, 2023 Venue 404 March 19, 2022.
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President Biden Touts Port of Green Bay Expansion Project's Potential for Job Creation
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Green Bay project talked about for decades has the eye of President Joe Biden. While speaking in the Madison area on Wednesday, the President endorsed the job creation p...
Rachel Charniak Feb 09, 2023 The Algocanada arrives at the port of Green Bay Jan. 24, 2023.
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'Not Just Survive but Thrive': African Heritage, Inc. Hosts Annual Student Conference
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Over 500 Black high school and college students across Wisconsin came together Wednesday for the annual African Heritage Emerging Student Leaders conference hosted by Afri...
Rachel Charniak Feb 09, 2023 Northeast Wisconsin high school and college students attend the annual African Heritage Emerging Student Leaders conference hosted by African Heritage, Inc. February 8, 2023.
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Creativity Needed from Fond du Lac County Residents to Redesign Flag
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Fond du Lac County is looking to modernize its flag. Officials are asking county residents to help them come up with a new design. The current flag was designed by Donna...
Rachel Charniak Feb 09, 2023 PC: Fox 11 Online

Clintonville Armed Robbery Suspect Gets Away with Cash, Stolen Items
CLINTONVILLE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Police are looking for the suspect in an armed robbery of a Clintonville gas station. It happened Wednesday at the Kwik Trip, located at the intersection of W. Madison ...
Rachel Charniak Feb 09, 2023 Surveillance image of an armed robbery suspect at the Kwik Trip store in Clintonville, February 9, 2023.
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Oshkosh Businesses Look Optimistic, According to Chamber of Commerce's Survey
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Local business leaders in Oshkosh have said they're optimistic for 2023. The Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce released the results of its annual survey on Wednesday. Locally, thi...
Rachel Charniak Feb 08, 2023 City of Oshkosh

Guns Brought to Two Schools in Fox Valley Back-to-Back Days
FOX VALLEY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- On back-to-back days guns were brought to schools in Winnebago County, leaving many parents concerned for their own child's safety. A student at Webster Stanley Middle Sc...
Rachel Charniak Feb 08, 2023 Neenah High School, Feb. 8, 2023.
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