Category Archives: Local
Teen drowned in non-designated swimming area of Sheboygan quarry; foul play not suspected
SHEBOYGAN, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The 13-year-old Sheboygan boy who drowned earlier this week at Jaycee Quarry Park was swimming in a non-designated area, police said in an update Thursday. Preliminary inv...
Jul 17, 2025 PC: Fox 11 Online
Village of Harrison breaks ground on public works garage remodel and expansion
MENASHA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Changes are coming to the public works garage in the village of Harrison. Officials hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for the building's remodel and expansion proje...
Jul 17, 2025 The Village of Harrison breaks ground on a remodel and expansion project for its public works garage, July 16, 2025.
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David Vanderleest accused of obstructing justice in death of Green Bay toddler
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - One day after James VanderLeest was charged with reckless homicide for allegedly causing the death of a 2-year-old boy, his father, David VanderLeest, was charged with obst...
Jul 17, 2025 David VanderLeest appears virtually in Brown County court, June 30, 2025.
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Iconic 'Laughing Cow' cheese now being made in Little Chute
LITTLE CHUTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Wisconsin truly is the Dairy State, with its $54 billion industry. If Wisconsin was a country, it would be the fourth-largest cheese producer in the world. And now, tha...
Jul 17, 2025 PC: Fox 11 Online
EAA AirVenture injects $257 million annually into Fox Valley economy, study reveals
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A study shows EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh has a $257 million total economic impact for the Fox Valley region each year. The study was compiled by the University of Wisconsin O...
Jul 17, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Green Bay seeks community input for Joannes Skatepark redesign at public meeting
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Green Bay is looking for community input on the future of Joannes Skatepark. A community meeting will be held on Thursday, July 24 at 6 p.m. at 215 S. Baird Street. The ci...
Jul 17, 2025 City of Green Bay
U.S. Navy 'strike group' challenge to debut at EAA AirVenture, showcasing STEM careers
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The U.S. Navy's 'strike group' challenge will land at this year's EAA AirVenture with a mission to inspire future STEM sailors. During the annual fly-in convention in Oshkos...
Jul 17, 2025 TheU.S. Navy 'strike group' challenge will debut at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, 2025. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Navy)
DNR invites public input on new shelter and storage plans at Peninsula State Park
DOOR COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The DNR is seeking comment on plans to build a new shelter and storage facilities at Peninsula State Park. The projects include a shelter at the Lot 5 trailhead. The stor...
Jul 17, 2025
Green Bay man tased and arrested after 9th OWI pursuit in Fond du Lac County
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A taser was used to get a Green Bay man suspected of his 9th OWI into custody after a pursuit in Fond du Lac County. Around 4:52 a.m. Thursday, the Fond du Lac Communica...
Jul 17, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Historic Neil Armstrong watch funds scholarships for Northeast Wisconsin students
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A donation that's connected to the first man on the moon is making a difference for college-bound students in Northeast Wisconsin. On Thursday, Stefan Osdene, a vintage an...
Jul 17, 2025 Stefan Osdene donated $17,000 to the Brian LaViolette Scholarship Foundation at Nicolet National Bank in Green Bay. The money comes after he auctioned off his solid 18-karat gold Omega Speedmaster watch that once belonged to Neil Armstrong, July 17, 2025.
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