Category Archives: Local

Local Shelters Prepared for Potential Influx as Eviction Moratorium Ends
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - As the state's eviction moratorium ends, area shelters are preparing to see an influx in families becoming homeless and seeking their services. "We're concerned about the impact...
Casey Nelson Aug 02, 2021

Prairie Restoration Dedicated to Local Environmentalist
TOWN OF EATON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A prairie that is being restored in Brown County had its grand opening Saturday morning. The Baird Creek Preservation Foundation is behind the effort. The area will be...
Rob Sussman Aug 02, 2021 The Paul Hartman Living Prairie and Gazebo is dedicated in the Town of Eaton on July 31, 2021. (Fox 11 Online)

Appleton Pharmacy Holds Vaccine Clinic Aimed at Communities of Color
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A free pop-up clinic aimed at increasing access to the COVID-19 vaccine welcomed community members Saturday. It was aimed at increasing access to the vaccine for Appleton's...
Rob Sussman Aug 02, 2021 Alachua County

Cyclist Struck and Killed in Sheboygan County
GREENBUSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A cyclist was killed when she was struck by a vehicle Saturday morning. A man and a woman were riding bicycles on County Road U in Greenbush. Shortly before 10 a.m., a veh...
Rob Sussman Aug 02, 2021

Charges Referred in Manitowoc County OWI Vehicle-Building Crash
FRANCIS CREEK, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Two people were hurt after a vehicle collided into a building in Manitowoc County. And alcohol and speed appear to be factors, sheriff officials say. Crews were called...
Rob Sussman Aug 02, 2021 (Fox 11 Online)

Over 600,000 Attended EAA AirVenture This Year
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- EAA AirVenture is over. It was the first time the event has been held since 2019 after the COVID-19 pandemic led to the cancellation of the 2020 event. CEO Jack Pelton says ...
Rob Sussman Aug 02, 2021 The Brown Gate at EAA AirVenture (WTAQ/Casey Nelson)

Cleanup Continues After Powerful Storms in Ripon
RIPON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Ripon residents have power again after Wednesday night's storms knocked out the lights throughout the city. As residents clean up following Wednesday night's storms, the Compo...
Rob Sussman Aug 01, 2021 Storm damage in Ripon following a storm in August. PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Man Hurt in Saturday Night Crash
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A 54-year-old man was hurt in a head-on crash on Saturday night in Outagamie County. Officials say the incident happened CTY TK CE at Buchanan Rd. at 11:55 p.m. Sat...
Rob Sussman Aug 01, 2021 (Fox 11 Online)

Colleges Getting Creative on Incentivizing Vaccines
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The push to vaccinate college students is getting more creative as a new school year quickly approaches. Wisconsin college leaders say it's unlikely vaccine incentives would...
Casey Nelson Jul 30, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Brown County Concrete Business Burglarized
TOWN OF MORRISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Authorities are searching for those responsible for a burglary at a Brown County concrete business. Deputies say the incident happened during the early morning hour...
Casey Nelson Jul 30, 2021

