Category Archives: Local
Pilot-free air taxi joins EAA AirVenture Museum, showcasing future of autonomous flight
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- An innovative aircraft that offers a glimpse into the future of pilot-free air taxis is now part of the EAA Aviation Museum's collection. Wisk's Gen 5 aircraft -- affectiona...
Sep 05, 2025 A pilot-free aircraft isnow part of the EAA Aviation Museum's collection, Sept. 4, 2025.
PC: Fox 11 Online
89-year-old Brillion woman killed in two-vehicle crash in Calumet County
TOWN OF RANTOUL (WTAQ-WLUK) -- One woman died in a two-vehicle crash in Calumet County Wednesday. It happened around 2:35 p.m. at the intersection of Irish Road and County Highway E in the town of Ran...
Sep 04, 2025 PC: Fox 11 Online
Appleton among three Wisconsin cities celebrating $50,000 Powerball wins in latest drawing
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- While the jackpot is still up for grabs, three Wisconsin cities had big Powerball wins, including one in the Fox Valley. Wednesday night's Powerball drawing in Wisconsin saw $50,000 win...
Sep 04, 2025 Powerball lottery tickets are for sale Dec. 28, 2021, at Stadium Shell in Ashwaubenon.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Aspiro starts $21M expansion to transform Green Bay campus for all abilities
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Aspiro in Green Bay is transforming its campus for all abilities to thrive. On Thursday, the organization which supports seniors and people with disabilities, broke ground...
Sep 04, 2025 A rendering of Aspiro's expansion of its Green Bay campus, September 4, 2025.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Air Wisconsin's future uncertain as Florida company considers acquisition and layoffs
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Air Wisconsin may be sold to an aviation company based in Florida - a move which may result in layoffs. According to a filing with federal Securities and Exchange Commission...
Sep 04, 2025 Smoke fills the sky from Canadian wildfires at EAA AirVenture, July 24, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Green Bay school board to discuss superintendent search at Monday meeting
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The Green Bay Area Public School District could take the next steps towards getting a new superintendent at its meeting Monday. Superintendent Vicki Bayer has been serving ...
Sep 04, 2025 Green Bay Area Public School District building. (IMAGE: Courtesy of Fox 11 WLUK)
HSHS St. Mary's shares new renderings for major campus transformation set to begin soon
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Green Bay hospital is getting closer to starting a major expansion project. HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center on Shawano Avenue shared updated architectural render...
Sep 04, 2025 Rendering of HSHS St. Mary's Hospital expansion, September 2025. (Image courtesy of HSHS)
With staffing shortages and forced OT, relief has arrived for Brown County 911 dispatchers
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- After months of staffing shortages and complaints about forced overtime, relief has finally arrived for Brown County 911 dispatchers. The county has hired contract workers...
Sep 04, 2025 Brittany Barham is one of five contract dispatchers working under a six month contract to help Brown County deal with staffing shortages and forced overtime in its 911 center.
PC: Fox 11 Online
UW-Green Bay launches new certificate programs focused on female and nonprofit leadership
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is expanding its leadership development offerings with a trio of new certificate programs. Officials say the courses, which are makin...
Sep 04, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
What you need to know to prevent lithium-ion battery fires or explosions in your home
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Most of the electronics we use in our homes every day are powered by lithium-ion batteries -- everything from smartphones and laptops, to power and lawn tools, to e-cigarettes and toys....
Sep 04, 2025 Scene of a lithium-ion battery explosion at a Fond du Lac home, June 18, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Fond du Lac Fire Rescue)
