Category Archives: Local

Local medical school graduates and programs celebrate Match Day residency placements
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- For thousands of students across the country, the next step in becoming the next generation of doctors and healthcare providers began Friday; Match Day. Every third Friday...
Rachel Charniak Mar 21, 2026 The new Obstetrical Emergency Department (OB-ED) and Hospitalist Program at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah is now open, February 5, 2024. (Photo courtesy of ThedaCare)

Suamico Fire Department rescues dog from icy Green Bay waters, reunites her with owner
SUAMICO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A dog was safely reunited with its owner after falling through the ice near the Bay of Green Bay. The Suamico Fire Department responded to Sensiba Wildlife Refuge near the B...
Rachel Charniak Mar 20, 2026 The Suamico Fire Department rescued a dog from the icy waters of theSensiba Wildlife Refuge near the Bay of Green Bay, March 20, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Suamico Fire Department)

I-41 update from Appleton to De Pere: Closures coming this spring
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Work has already begun for the 2026 construction season on I-41 between Appleton and De Pere. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) says motorists should prepare...
Rachel Charniak Mar 20, 2026

Packers seek employees for upcoming season, other special events at Lambeau Field
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The need for workers at 1265 Lombardi Avenue is growing as the Green Bay Packers add more events to their calendar. New part-time and seasonal employees in guest services ...
Rachel Charniak Mar 20, 2026 Generic Green Bay Packers game, Lambeau Field.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Suspect in Chicago-to-Green Bay drug ring convicted
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Another suspect in a Chicago-to-Green Bay drug ring was convicted Friday. Ebony Austin, 36, pleaded no contest to six counts, including possession with intent to deliver co...
Rachel Charniak Mar 20, 2026 Brown County drug trafficking suspect Ebony Austin. (Photo source: Brown County Jail)

Plan Commission to hear Brown County Central Library addition, bank demolition plan
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Plans for an addition to the Brown County Library's downtown location, and the razing of a former bank building for more parking, will be reviewed by a city panel on Monday...
Rachel Charniak Mar 20, 2026 The Brown County Central Library.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Greater Fox Cities Habitat for Humanity receives grant funds to help low-income homeowners
FOX VALLEY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Grant funds will allow the Greater Fox Cities Habitat for Humanity to help more homeowners in need. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development announced Thursda...
Rachel Charniak Mar 20, 2026 Greater Fox Cities Habitat for Humanity kicks off Rock the Block 2018 in Little Chute.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Menasha man faces child pornography and exploitation charges
MENASHA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Menasha man is facing numerous child pornography and exploitation offenses. 26-year-old Taylor Lawrence was charged Wednesday with five counts of possession of child porno...
Rachel Charniak Mar 20, 2026 (Fox 11 Online)

Psychiatrist finds Marinette pier drowning suspect competent; defense to challenge report
MARINETTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Tylor Birch, one of the suspects who allegedly helped throw 13-year-old Jakob Bowerman off a pier, leading to his drowning, is competent to stand trial, according to a psyc...
Rachel Charniak Mar 20, 2026 Tylor Birch (Photo courtesy: Marinette County Jail)

DOJ identifies armed man shot by Shawano County deputy; pellet gun found at scene
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Officials released the name of the man who was armed with a pellet gun and the Shawano County deputy who shot him earlier this month. The Wisconsin Department of Justice says on March 1...
Rachel Charniak Mar 20, 2026

