Category Archives: Local

Suspects in Bear Creek bank robbery and drug cases arrested in Oshkosh
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- The arrest of a suspect in an Outagamie County bank robbery led to two more arrests in a drug investigation, sheriff's deputies say. On Wednesday, Outagamie County sheriff's officials a...
Rachel Charniak Oct 23, 2025 MWC

WIAA asks fans to report unsportsmanlike or harassing behavior at high school events
STEVENS POINT, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The WIAA has launched a new initiative named "Hear it? See it? Report it!" The initiative is designed to make it easier and more efficient to report inappropriate beha...
Rachel Charniak Oct 23, 2025 The Appleton North High School football team moved its practice to the morning hours due to high temperatures and air quality concerns, August 23, 2023.
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Green Bay Metro Fire and Emplify Health introduce life-saving app to community
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Green Bay Metro Fire Department and Emplify Health by Bellin are launching a free app to help save lives. Experts say time is muscle when someone goes into cardiac arr...
Rachel Charniak Oct 23, 2025 Green Bay Metro Fire Department and Emplify Health by Bellin are launching PulsePoint, a free app to help save lives, October 23, 2025.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Green Bay superintendent sends letter to East High community about coach on leave
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The superintendent of the Green Bay Area Public School District is providing her first statement on Green Bay East High School's football coach being put on paid administra...
Rachel Charniak Oct 23, 2025 Green Bay Area Public School District building. (IMAGE: Courtesy of Fox 11 WLUK)

Bubolz Nature Preserve to upgrade trails as part of massive capital campaign project
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A multi-million dollar capital campaign project to upgrade and enhance the Bubolz Nature Preserve on Appleton's north side is well underway, with big changes coming to the ...
Rachel Charniak Oct 23, 2025 This spring, Bubolz will start its reforestation nursery.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Teen charged as adult in Oshkosh shooting case, ordered to stand trial
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A teenager charged in connection with an Oshkosh shooting was ordered Thursday to stand trial. Vautrell Section, 17, faces seven counts, including attempted first-degree inte...
Rachel Charniak Oct 23, 2025 Vautrell Section appears virtually in Winnebago County court, Aug. 14, 2025.
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Oshkosh man faces trial for animal abuse, witness intimidation after video surfaces
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A man charged with abusing a dog - and then threatening family members who shared video of the dog that led to his arrest - was ordered Thursday to stand trial. Travis Gant, ...
Rachel Charniak Oct 23, 2025 Travis Gant (Photo courtesy Winnebago County Sheriff's Office)

New transfer deals ease FVTC students' path to UW-Green Bay bachelor's degrees
GRAND CHUTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A new partnership between UW-Green Bay and Fox Valley Technical College is helping Criminal Justice and Business students continue their education while saving money on ...
Rachel Charniak Oct 23, 2025 Fox Valley Technical College logo (IMAGE: Courtesy of Fox 11 WLUK)

Wisconsin GOP treasurer with De Pere ties resigns, citing 'dysfunctional' leadership team
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Republican Party of Wisconsin is experiencing a change in one of its leadership positions, with the departing member saying the rest of the leadership team is dysfunct...
Rachel Charniak Oct 23, 2025 Wisconsin state capital in Madison.
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GBAPS hosting 3 community input sessions as search begins for next superintendent
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Parents and guardians of students in the Green Bay Area Public School District are invited to offer their feedback as the district begins to search for its next superinten...
Rachel Charniak Oct 23, 2025 GBAPSD

