Category Archives: Local

Lake Winneconne restoration project aims to revive 33 acres of wetlands
WINNECONNE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Lake Winneconne is looking to get its wetland back. About 2,500 feet of breakwall along 40 acres of wetland habitat is part of Winnebago County's newest effort to preserv...
Rachel Charniak Nov 13, 2025 The new breakwall on Lake Winneconne. November 4, 2025.
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Brown County asking for more public feedback on South Bridge Connector project
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- As the South Bridge Connector project continues, members of the public are sharing their concerns about the many drivers who will be on the new roads. "We've had a lot of fe...
Rachel Charniak Nov 13, 2025 A map of South Bridge Connector construction, May 8, 2025.
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Oshkosh Area School District will make cuts to cover projected $6 million deficit
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Oshkosh Area School District projects a $6 million deficit for the 2026-27 school year. That's out of a budget of about $145 million, which was balanced this year. The d...
Rachel Charniak Nov 13, 2025 (Fox 11 Online)

How could this happen? Teen nearly starved to death in Outagamie County 'house of horrors'
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Authorities are calling it one of the worst cases of child abuse they've ever seen. A 14-year old girl was found in her home, weighing only 35 pounds. Preliminary h...
Rachel Charniak Nov 13, 2025 Police tape covers the porch of a town of Oneida home Nov. 11, 2025, after three adults living there were arrested in a child neglect case.
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2 arrested on drug charges after Winneconne police uncover makeshift crack cocaine lab
WINNECONNE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A welfare check in Winneconne led to two people being arrested on drug charges. On Monday, police officers responded to a local establishment to conduct a welfare check o...
Rachel Charniak Nov 13, 2025 A welfare check in Winneconne led to two people being arrested on drug charges, Nov. 10, 2025. (Photo courtesy: Winneconne Police Department)

Person stabbed in the neck during 'domestic incident' in Door County
TOWN OF NASEWAUPEE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A person was stabbed in the neck Wednesday during a "domestic incident" in Door County. Shortly before 8 a.m., the Door County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to ...
Rachel Charniak Nov 13, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Koko Sushi and Steak Lounge issues statement after being served with eviction notice
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Koko Sushi and Steak Lounge on Lombardi Ave. in Green Bay has been served an eviction notice. The notice, dated November 11, can be seen taped to the door. The restaurant issue...
Rachel Charniak Nov 12, 2025 Sushi
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Salvation Army red kettle campaigns kick off in Green Bay, Fox Valley
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Holiday season bell-ringing begins Wednesday in Green Bay and the Fox Valley, as Salvation Army corps in both areas kick off their Christmas campaigns. The Salvation Army of Greater Gre...
Rachel Charniak Nov 12, 2025

Oshkosh Common Council approves 2026 budget with lower property tax rate
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Oshkosh Common Council approved the 2026 budget for the city Tuesday. The approved 2026 budget lowers the city property tax rate. The tax rate for 2026 is $7.77 per $1,0...
Rachel Charniak Nov 12, 2025 City of Oshkosh

Ripon College ROTC program saved through partnership with UW-Oshkosh
RIPON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Ripon College's Army ROTC program will continue after it was saved through a partnership with UW-Oshkosh. As part of the revitalization of ROTC at Ripon, the college will esta...
Rachel Charniak Nov 12, 2025 An emblem outside the UW-Oshkosh ROTC offices. July 7, 2025.
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