Category Archives: Local

Allouez launches self-serve kayak rentals along the Fox River
ALLOUEZ, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- There's a new spot to rent kayaks along the Fox River. The public can now rent kayaks at Allouez Optimist Kayaker's Point located on the Fox River off W. Lazarre Avenue. Ren...
Rachel Charniak Jul 31, 2025 Optimist Kayaker's Point self-serve kayak rental in Allouez, July 2025. (Photo courtesy of the village of Allouez)

Appleton company faces OSHA fines after employee loses fingertips
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- An Appleton paper products manufacturer faces citations after federal investigators say an employee lost the tips of two fingers in machinery. The Occupational Safety and Health Adminis...
Rachel Charniak Jul 31, 2025 Fox Valley roofing contractor faces over $140,000 in fines for alleged OSHA violation.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Green Bay considering its own online database of housing units available for rent
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The city of Green Bay is considering having its own searchable online database of housing units available for rent. Landlords and property managers say they have a lot of ...
Rachel Charniak Jul 31, 2025 PC: Fox 11 Online

Wisconsin has the most unhealthy air in the country; air quality alert extended until noon Friday
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- The entire state of Wisconsin remains under an Air Quality Alert until noon on Friday. Wisconsin currently has the most unhealthy air in the country. Check the air quality in your area ...
Rachel Charniak Jul 31, 2025 Wildfire smoke from Canada creates hazy conditions and poor air quality in Green Bay May 30, 2025.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Why Narcan in public health vending machines? Brown County Public Health explains
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- As more public health vending machines are popping up around Brown County, questions have arisen from the community about why certain items are included but not others. Common ...
Rachel Charniak Jul 30, 2025 PC: Greater Green Bay YMCA

Green Bay police offer interactive law enforcement experience at Community Academy
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Registration is now open for the next Community Academy, hosted by the Green Bay Police Department. This annual course allows residents to immerse themselves in the world ...
Rachel Charniak Jul 30, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

SWAT team assists in arresting Green Bay woman after disturbances at east-side home
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A woman is in custody following a series of disturbances at a home on Green Bay's east side. According to the Green Bay Police Department, officers were first called to th...
Rachel Charniak Jul 30, 2025 A portion of Cedar Street in Green Bay is closed off for a disturbance, July 30, 2025.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Find all the fun at the Winnebago County Fair
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The Winnebago County Fair starts Wednesday. The multi-day event is held at Oshkosh's Sunnyview Expo Center and lasts through Aug. 3. A full schedule of events can be found he...
Rachel Charniak Jul 30, 2025 Food at the Winnebago County Fair, August 6, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

$8 million grant for Oshkosh pedestrian bridge over I-41 on hold
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Down I-41 in Oshkosh, traffic is roaring. With few ways to cross, the city proposed a new pedestrian bridge across the highway. While the project was approved last September...
Rachel Charniak Jul 30, 2025 The stretch of I-41 in Oshkosh that the city plans to build a pedestrian bridge to cross. July 29, 2025.
PC: Fox 11 Online

$1 million cash bonds set for both suspects in 2023 Green Bay murder
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The two men allegedly involved in a fatal shooting on Green Bay's west side in 2023 made their first appearances in court Tuesday. Christian Rivera-Pica, 41, and Joel Paga...
Rachel Charniak Jul 30, 2025 Christian Rivera-Pica and Joel Pagan-Garcia (Photos courtesy: Brown County Jail)

