Category Archives: Local

Ascension, UnitedHealthcare reach agreement; facilities back in-network
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Ascension Wisconsin facilities and health care providers will once again be covered under UnitedHealthcare insurance. The health care system and insurer announced an agreement Tuesday. ...
Rachel Charniak Oct 14, 2025 Ascension NE Wisconsin - St. Elizabeth Campus in Appleton.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Long-delayed preliminary hearing set for man in Chicago-Green Bay drug ring case
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - James Grandberry will have a preliminary hearing Oct. 22, more than 15 months after he was arrested in connection with a Chicago-to-Green Bay drug ring. Such hearings are u...
Rachel Charniak Oct 14, 2025 Brown County drug trafficking suspect James Grandberry. (Photo source: Brown County Jail)

Oshkosh man charged with abusing his dog and threatening witnesses
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Travis Gant was charged Tuesday for allegedly abusing a dog, Chanel, and then threatening family members who shared video of the dog that led to his arrest, according to a c...
Rachel Charniak Oct 14, 2025 Travis Gant (Photo courtesy Winnebago County Sheriff's Office)

Evers calls for panel to release money for prison projects, including Green Bay closure
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Gov. Tony Evers is asking the State Building Commission to release $15 million in order to move forward with the administration's plans to revamp correctional facilities across the stat...
Rachel Charniak Oct 14, 2025 Green Bay Correctional Institution (Fox 11 Online)

Green Bay to spend $90,000 on new mini ambulance for use at special events, Packers games
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Green Bay is getting an upgrade to a piece of equipment that officials say is valuable -- especially when it comes to major special events in the city. "It's an important ...
Rachel Charniak Oct 14, 2025 Green Bay Metro Fire Department's EMS 1, a mini ambulance is 10 years old. The city is spending $90K for a new one.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Wayside parochial school parents say they learned about alleged threats after 16 days
GREENLEAF, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Parents at Zion Lutheran School Wayside in Brown County are calling for more transparency, saying they weren't notified about alleged threats made by a student until 16 da...
Rachel Charniak Oct 14, 2025 Zion Lutheran Church and School, Oct. 9, 2025.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Winnebago County Democratic Party criticized for 'hate speech' materials at farmers market
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Winnebago County Democratic Party is fielding criticism after some Oshkosh Farmers Market-goers said a party volunteer handed out hate speech materials. "It's hate speec...
Rachel Charniak Oct 14, 2025 Some people in Oshkosh are criticizing the Winnebago County Democratic Party. It comes after some farmers market goers said a party volunteer handed out hate speech materials. Oct. 13, 2025.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Metal detectors, no more lockers? Green Bay school board considers added safety changes
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Green Bay Area Public School District's school board has a lot to consider as it moves forward with addressing safety concerns, which were discussed at Monday's meetin...
Rachel Charniak Oct 14, 2025 Green Bay Area Public School District building. (IMAGE: Courtesy of Fox 11 WLUK)

'Your parents are calling us': Police warn against TikTok prank with AI homeless person
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Teens and young adults are pranking their parents as part of a trend on TikTok -- and some Wisconsin law enforcement agencies are trying to nip it in the bud. The viral prank has people...
Rachel Charniak Oct 13, 2025 TikTok on the Apple app store Jan. 10, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

New security measures at Brown County courthouse include single entry point, screenings
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Brown County is increasing security at the Brown County Courthouse. The county unveiled its new single point entry and law enforcement center security screening area, set ...
Rachel Charniak Oct 13, 2025 The Brown County courthouse demonstrates how its new single-point entry and security screening process will work, October 13, 2025.
PC: Fox 11 Online

