Category Archives: Local

Airlines add flights to, from Green Bay around Packers games
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- This football season figures to be a busy one at Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport, with special flights carrying fans to and from Green Bay Packers games....
Rachel Charniak Jun 17, 2025

GBAPS superintendent asks lawmakers to modify education funding in state budget proposal
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The leader of one of Wisconsin's largest public school districts is urging lawmakers to reconsider how much money in the next state budget will be allocated to education. ...
Rachel Charniak Jun 17, 2025 PHOTO: GBAPSD

Winnebago County seeks community input on redevelopment of UW-Oshkosh Fox Cities campus
MENASHA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Do you have any ideas about how the UW-Oshkosh Fox Cities campus could be repurposed? Winnebago County is hosting a public forum to find out just that. In two weeks, the cou...
Rachel Charniak Jun 17, 2025 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh's Fox Cities campus in Menasha, April 25, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Green Bay residents warned of phishing scam targeting city permits and board processes
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Green Bay officials are warning residents of a phishing scam that targets individuals involved in city permit applications and board or committee processes. The fraudulent...
Rachel Charniak Jun 17, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Brown County nonprofits rally for more state budget funds to help people with disabilities
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Nearly a dozen Brown County nonprofits that help seniors and those with disabilities are keeping a close eye on the state budget debate. They're specifically interested...
Rachel Charniak Jun 17, 2025 Nine Brown County human services non-profits are working together to try and encourage lawmakers to sustain or increase funding for Family Care which helps provide residential and day services for disabled adults.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Green Bay alderpersons propose resolution against conversion therapy
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Some Green Bay alderpersons are speaking out about concerns over conversion therapy. It's the practice of attempting to cause a non-heterosexual person to become heterosex...
Rachel Charniak Jun 17, 2025 The city of Green Bay raised the Progress Pride flag at city hall in recognition of June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, June 7, 2022.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Appleton officer who fatally shot innocent bystander seeks to dismiss wrongful death suit
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- More than eight years after an Appleton police officer shot and killed a man during a fight at downtown bar, a hearing has been scheduled on the officer's motion to dismiss...
Rachel Charniak Jun 16, 2025 A photo of Jimmie Sanders. (IMAGE: Courtesy of Fox 11 WLUK)

Police speak out about video of man's arrest at Bay Beach; confirm 'Cops' show was filming
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Green Bay Police Department is speaking out about a recent arrest that has garnered immense attention on social media. GBPD says John Alexander, 38, was taken into cus...
Rachel Charniak Jun 16, 2025 The Green Bay Police Department building is seen Sept. 6, 2022.
PC: Fox 11 Online

2000s pop heartthrob Jesse McCartney to perform free concert at Titletown
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Titletown's free summer concert series will continue next month with a former teen heartthrob headlining the show. Pop singer-songwriter and actor Jesse McCartney is set...
Rachel Charniak Jun 16, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Appleton's Fourth of July event promises expanded festivities under new management
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The city of Appleton promises an evening of fun for its annual Fourth of July fireworks event this year. The Independence Day Celebration will be held on Thursday, July 3 a...
Rachel Charniak Jun 16, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

