Category Archives: Local

Registration open for 2025-26 school year in the Green Bay Area Public School District
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Registration is underway in the Green Bay Area Public School District for the 2025-26 school year. Families new to the district and families who already have a child in the dis...
Rachel Charniak Jul 21, 2025 Green Bay Area Public School District building. (IMAGE: Courtesy of Fox 11 WLUK)

Credit card data from NFL Draft in Green Bay shows resident and visitor spending trends
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Last week, Discover Green Bay presented findings from an independent study that gives us a full picture of the economic impact the 2025 NFL Draft had on the area and the s...
Rachel Charniak Jul 21, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Severe weather warning siren in Grand Chute currently inoperable; another to be relocated
GRAND CHUTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The outdoor warning siren located at Mayflower Road and Pennsylvania in Grand Chute has been rendered inoperable. According to the Grand Chute Fire Department, they were...
Rachel Charniak Jul 21, 2025

Fire displaces family and pets from Green Bay home; no injuries reported
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Four people and multiple animals are displaced after an east side Green Bay house fire. Around 1:38 a.m. Monday, crews were called to 1227 Stuart Street for a report of vi...
Rachel Charniak Jul 21, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Sidewalk replacement to impact traffic on busy Ashwaubenon street
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A sidewalk replacement project will impact traffic and parking. The village of Ashwaubenon says sidewalk is being replaced along Cormier Road between Ridge Road and Shad...
Rachel Charniak Jul 21, 2025 Road work.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Manitowoc police selling plush dogs to support K9 officers
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Manitowoc Police Department's latest fundraiser is fetching funds for its four-legged officers. Community members can purchase plush versions of Manitowoc K9 officers ...
Rachel Charniak Jul 21, 2025 Manitowoc Police Department is selling plush versions of their K9 officers to raise money for the K9 program, July 2025. (Photo courtesy of Manitowoc Police Department)

Man dies in UTV rollover crash in Brown County
GLENMORE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A 21-year-old man died after his UTV rolled over and crashed in Brown County. Around 9:48 p.m. Sunday, crews were called to the area of County Highway NN and County Highway...
Rachel Charniak Jul 21, 2025 Brown County Sheriff's Office. (IMAGE: Courtesy of Fox 11 WLUK)

Shawano County on alert for armed suspect linked to burglaries and vehicle thefts
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Shawano County authorities are looking for an armed and dangerous man linked to burglaries involving firearms. Michael Thorson, 37, has a felony probation warrant and is wanted in conne...
Rachel Charniak Jul 21, 2025 Michael Thorson (Shawano Co. Jail)

Oneida girl, 17, second suspect to face charges in Pulaski park shooting
PULASKI, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A 17-year-old Oneida girl was taken into custody following a shooting at a Pulaski park. This is in addition to a 19-year-old who was also arrested after the Friday night in...
Rachel Charniak Jul 21, 2025 Veterans Memorial Park is seen in Pulaski July 20, 2025.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Outagamie County officials seeking public input on park system
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Residents in Outagamie County have the power to help shape the future of the county's parks. "I think we have a lot of really great parks. I love the ones that have...
Rachel Charniak Jul 21, 2025 The sign for the main office of the Outagamie County Parks System, July 18, 2025.
PC: Fox 11 Online

