Category Archives: Local
Gov. Evers signs 7 bills covering railroads, 911 false reporting penalties and more
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Governor Tony Evers continued a busy few days in April signing another 7 bills into law. The bills cover issues ranging from railroad maintenance, expanding penalties to 911 false repor...
Apr 09, 2026 Gov. Tony Evers speaks to FOX 11 during his visit to the Boys and Girls Club of Menasha July 19, 2023.
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Brown County making progress in fight against homelessness
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Progress is being made on the state of homelessness in Brown County. Dozens of partners, working together to combat the problem, held a summit Wednesday to raise awarene...
Apr 09, 2026 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Neenah ThedaCare raises flag in honor of organ, tissue donors and recipients
NEENAH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah is marking National Donate Life Month. A flag encouraging donations is just below the American flag on the hospital's flagpole. Ju...
Apr 09, 2026 ThedaCare.
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Saulsberry gets 5 years probation for role in fatal drug overdose
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Nearly nine years after he provided the drugs which later killed a pregnant woman, Dontreace Saulsberry was sentenced to five years probation. Saulsberry, 46, was convicte...
Apr 09, 2026
UW-Oshkosh Provost among finalists for UW-Eau Claire chancellor
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A familiar face on the UW-Oshkosh campus could soon lead UW-Eau Claire. The Universities of Wisconsin announced four finalists for the role of chancellor at UW-Eau Claire. A...
Apr 09, 2026 Edwin Martini
Gov. Evers signs bipartisan bill helping DACA recipients enter workforce
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Governor Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 759, now making it Wisconsin Act 240. The bipartisan bill removes barriers to employment for "Dreamers," or recipients of the Deferr...
Apr 09, 2026 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Dike 'compromised' in Shiocton, causing flooding concerns
SHIOCTON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A dike along the Shioc River was "compromised" on Wednesday, causing some flooding issues, according to Shiocton Fire Chief Dan Nabbefeld. "The dike to the west of Van Patt...
Apr 09, 2026 The Shiocton Shooting Range is closed because of flooding April 9, 2026.
PC: Fox 11 Online
At least 19 jailed after citywide drug trafficking busts in Green Bay
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- At least 19 people were arrested Wednesday in connection with drug busts across Green Bay, jail records show. The Brown County Sheriff's Office said the Brown County Drug ...
Apr 09, 2026 Green Bay police respond to an incident in the 1400 block of Shawano Avenue, April 8, 2026.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Wisconsin Swim Academy begins work on Howard-Suamico expansion
HOWARD, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Wisconsin Swim Academy held a groundbreaking ceremony at the future site of its Howard-Suamico facility. The 7,000 square foot facility will offer a heated swimming pool in a...
Apr 09, 2026 Wisconsin Swim Academy held a groundbreaking ceremony at the future site of its Howard-Suamico facility, April 8th, 2026.
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Senate committee to convene to discuss UW Board of Regents after Rothman ouster
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- The UW Board of Regents still hasn't given a clear answer on why they fired Universities of Wisconsin president Jay Rothman Tuesday. The UW Board of Regents ousted Rothman by a unanimou...
Apr 09, 2026 Jay Rothman
