Category Archives: Local

Annual State Park Pass Is A Popular Holiday Gift
MANITOWOC COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The push is on to get annual vehicle admission sticker for state parks, forests, and other properties. "Yes. As soon as November came, everyone's been asking about t...
Robert Kennedy Dec 13, 2022 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

New Options For Troubled Teens
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The atrium of the House of Hope has been remodeled and will now be a safe space for young people experiencing homelessness. Staff showed off the new space to community memb...
Robert Kennedy Dec 13, 2022 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Menasha Police Chief honored for Preventing Overdose Deaths in Winnebago County
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, WI (WTAQ) -- The Winnebago County Overdose Fatality Review (OFR) Team presented its first ever We Heart You Celebration of Excellence Award on Monday to Chief Tim Styka from the Mena...
Rachel Charniak Dec 12, 2022 Chief Tim Styka from the Menasha Police Department.

Red Kettle Campaign Has Two Weeks to Raise Over $760 Thousand
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- The Salvation Army's Christmas Campaign is in the final stretch; don't miss your chance to contribute to any of the 38 red kettles around the area. The campaign in Green Bay of...
Rachel Charniak Dec 12, 2022 PHOTO: MWC

Mural Honors Man who Died of Fentanyl Poisoning
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A new mural was unveiled at Appleton's Saving Paws Rescue Shelter. The mural shares the face and the story of 22-year-old Tyler Anderson, who died of fentanyl poisoning a y...
Rachel Charniak Dec 12, 2022 Mural of Tyler Anderson and dog Mya
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Vietnam Veteran Honored with Northeast Wisconsin Veteran of the Year Award
KAUKAUNA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- It was an emotional day for a Kaukauna Veteran after receiving the Northeast Wisconsin Veteran of the Year Award on Saturday. The award was presented by U.S. Rep. Mike Gall...
Rachel Charniak Dec 12, 2022 Northeast Wisconsin Veteran of the Year Award, Vietnam veteran Mike Weaver standing with nominators and presenters.
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Post Offices Extending Hours During the Holidays
WISCONSIN (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Some post offices in Northeast Wisconsin are extending their hours to help those who need to mail Christmas cards and gifts at the last minute. Local locations with extended h...
Rachel Charniak Dec 12, 2022 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Harlem Globetrotter Shares C.H.E.E.R. Message with Green Bay Students
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Harlem Globetrotter's visit to a Green Bay school is making a difference. Scooter Christensen spent some time with Baird Elementary School students Monday. Christensen s...
Rachel Charniak Dec 12, 2022 PC: Fox 11 Online

Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Green Bay Detective's Disciplinary Case
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The Wisconsin Supreme Court heard arguments Monday on a disciplinary case involving a Green Bay Police Dept. detective. No decision was rendered Monday. A written decision is...
Rachel Charniak Dec 12, 2022 Wisconsin Supreme Court
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Psychiatric Evaluation Ordered for Man Charged in Oshkosh Murder
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The suspect in a murder at a Memorial Day family gathering pleaded not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect on Monday. Joshua Johnson, 38, is charged with first-degre...
Rachel Charniak Dec 12, 2022 Joshua Johnson
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