Category Archives: Local

Community Outpouring Continues For Fond Du Lac County Crash Victims
FOND DU LAC COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Fond du Lac County continues to support those affected by the deadly crash that took place early Saturday morning. Three teenagers were a part of that crash and on...
Robert Kennedy Jan 25, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Nonprofit to Help Mile of Music Reach Fundraising Goals as it Reaches 10th Anniversary
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- As an Appleton music festival reaches a "mile-stone," a nonprofit is working to ensure the event's future. It will be a big year for Mile of Music as it marks its 10th year...
Rachel Charniak Jan 24, 2023 A musician performs at Houdini Plaza for 2021 Mile of Music.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Door County Approves Installation of Remotely Operated Beach Signs
STURGEON BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Door County will install remotely operated signs to update the public on the water conditions at five beaches. The County Board approved the pilot project on a 19-0 vote...
Rachel Charniak Jan 24, 2023 A rendering of a remotely-operated warning light for beaches.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Will Ryan Fired as Green Bay Basketball Head Coach
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has fired head men's basketball coach Will Ryan, according to college basketball reporter Jeff Goodman of Stadium Sports. Ryan, son o...
Rachel Charniak Jan 24, 2023 Will Ryan is introduced as the new head coach of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay men's basketball team June 11, 2020, at TitletownTech in Ashwaubenon.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Green Bay Crews Working to Open Ice Rinks
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Green Bay parks crews are getting its ice rinks ready. The city says it will focus on snow removal this week with hopes of flooding the sites of future ice rinks next week...
Rachel Charniak Jan 24, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

New Attorney for Former Green Bay Teacher Accused of Sexual Assault Asks for More Time
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The trial for a former teacher accused of sexually assaulting students has been postponed for a third time, this time because his new attorney still needs time to prepare f...
Rachel Charniak Jan 24, 2023 David Villareal
PC: Fox 11 Online

Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh Gives Update on Construction Project
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A five-part construction plan for the Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh is moving along. The project will expand the club's elementary and middle school age spaces, create a ...
Rachel Charniak Jan 24, 2023 An aerial photo of the ongoing construction at the Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh, January 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Trial Begins for Former Student Accused of Stabbing Police Officer
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A trial began on Tuesday in Winnebago County Court for a man who allegedly stabbed a police liaison officer at Oshkosh West High School in December of 2019. Jury selection t...
Rachel Charniak Jan 24, 2023 Grant Fuhrman, left, appears in Winnebago County court Jan. 23, 2023, during jury selection.
PC: Fox 11 Online

NEW Zoo Mourns Loss of Matilda the Moose
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- The NEW Zoo has announced the passing of Matilda the moose. Matilda had been closely monitored and under veterinary care for age-related conditions, such as arthritis, for the ...
Rachel Charniak Jan 24, 2023 Matilda the Moose

Ukrainian Refugee Brings Art to the Fox Valley
GRAND CHUTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A woman in the Fox Valley knows first-hand how devastating the situation in Ukraine is. Painting on old kilims, or rugs -- Irina Visnevscaia draws inspiration from her c...
Rachel Charniak Jan 24, 2023 Irina Visnevscaia shares information about her art and experience being a refugee from Ukraine at Fox Valley Technical College in Grand Chute, January 23, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

