Category Archives: Local

Sturgeon Bay Open Bass Tournament Returns in Door County
STURGEON BAY, WI (WLUK) -- Dozens of anglers in Door County are back on the water Friday and Saturday in search of trophy fish. COVID-19 concerns canceled the competition last year, but the 31st Sturg...
Rob Sussman May 15, 2021 Fishing in the 31st Sturgeon Bay Open Bass Tournament in Door County, May 14, 2021 (Fox 11 Online)

Hmong Heritage Celebrated with Pianos in Appleton
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The city of Appleton is recognizing the Hmong culture. A unique library initiative is celebrating Hmong American Day, which was Friday, through music, art and literacy---as...
Rob Sussman May 15, 2021 Community Chords: Engagement through Music and Art piano inside Appleton Public Library, May 14, 2021 (Fox 11 Online)

Tigerton Schools Grappling with Network Distruption that Cancelled Classes
TIGERTON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- In the Shawano County village of Tigerton, there hasn't been school for the past few days. A yet-unexplained network disruption at the Tigerton School District has kept kid...
Rob Sussman May 15, 2021 Tigerton School District (Fox 11 Online)

Cities, Counties Change Mask Advisories in Light of New CDC Recommendations
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Many cities, counties, and villages in Northeast Wisconsin are following the CDC's new recommendation on face coverings. The CDC announced those who are fully vaccinated c...
Rob Sussman May 15, 2021 A face mask required sign. (IMAGE: Courtesy of Fox 11 WLUK)

EAA Airventure Organizers Excited About New CDC Mask Advice
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) -- The group behind one of the largest aviation events in the entire world is excited by the news from the CDC that masks are no longer being recommended for people who have been fu...
Rob Sussman May 14, 2021 EAA Airventure (File Photo)

Fraudsters Claiming to Be Green Bay Police Trying to Scam Residents
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Green Bay Police are warning of another scam. This one is from fraudsters claiming to be the IRS, or even Green Bay Police. They're calling and telling victims they have an "IR...
Rob Sussman May 14, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Oshkosh Police Offer Addiction Assistance Program
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) - People who are seeking help for drug addictions can often avoid getting help out of fear of being arrested, but Oshkosh Police have a program that aims to clear the air. The Law E...
Casey Nelson May 14, 2021

UW Oshkosh Already Preparing for Busy Fall Semester
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) - UW Oshkosh is gearing up for much a busier fall semester than last year. "We are seeing a much bigger increase around the enrollment funnel this fall. For example, applications ar...
Casey Nelson May 14, 2021

Brown County Sheriff's Office Looking for Check Fraudsters
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- The Brown County Sheriff's Office is on the lookout for a number of people who they say cashed checks that were stolen through the mail prior to being received by their actual ...
Rob Sussman May 14, 2021 Two women seen on security cameras cashing stolen checks in Northeast Wisconsin. (BSCO)

Trial Set for Man Charged with 18th Drunk Driving Offense
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Sept. 29 trial date was set Friday for a man charged with his 18th drunk driving offense. Wallace Bowers, had a valid driver's license when he was arrested Jan. 8 after ...
Rob Sussman May 14, 2021 Wallace Bowers (GBPD)

