Category Archives: Local

Driver fined for crashing into stopped school bus
WAUPACA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A motorist who crashed into a stopped school bus pleaded guilty Wednesday to two traffic citations, while two others were dismissed. He was fined $1,301. Jordan Gilbo, 30, w...
Rachel Charniak May 28, 2025 The aftermath after a truck crashed into the back of a school bus in the town of Royalton, February 11, 2025. (Video courtesy of Waupaca County Sheriff's Office)

Downtown Green Bay amps up summer fun with markets, music, and art galore
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Summer fun returns to the streets of Green Bay. Officials from the Broadway District, Downtown District and Olde Main District unveiled the Summer in the City guide in the...
Rachel Charniak May 28, 2025 Green Bay releases its summer events list in the Shipyard District, May 28, 2025.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Menasha police seek public's help after suspects destroy young anglers' fishing equipment
MENASHA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Menasha police released surveillance images of two suspects accused of destroying more than $1,000 worth of fishing equipment belonging to three young anglers. Police say it...
Rachel Charniak May 28, 2025 Suspects believed to have destroyed more than $1,000 worth of fishing equipment belonging to three anglers along the Trestle Trail near the Menasha Locks, May 4, 2025. (Images courtesy of Menasha Police Department)

Second driver charged in Green Bay crash that left 3 seriously injured
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A second driver involved in a head-on crash on Green Bay's west side that left three people seriously injured has been charged. The April 1 crash at the intersection of Ve...
Rachel Charniak May 28, 2025 3 injured in crash on Green Bay's west side, April 1, 2025.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Eagle Bluff Lighthouse opens in Door County as restoration continues
DOOR COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- An iconic Door County landmark is doing what some might call double-duty. The Eagle Bluff Lighthouse is open for business, while a renovation project is underway. As the...
Rachel Charniak May 28, 2025 Eagle Bluff Lighthouse entrance in Door County, May 23, 2025.
PC: Fox 11 Online

County board approves plan to sell UWGB Marinette campus fieldhouse to local YMCA
MARINETTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Marinette County Board approved a plan Tuesday to sell the more than 18-acre Max E. Peterson Fieldhouse to the Greater Marinette-Menominee YMCA. The property, owned by...
Rachel Charniak May 28, 2025 The Max E Peterson Field House in Marinette.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Judge recuses herself from Timothy Hauschultz case over potential conflict of interest
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - In a decision which will likely lead to another delay for a trial related to the 2018 death of Ethan Hauschultz, a Manitowoc County judge removed herself from the case Wedn...
Rachel Charniak May 28, 2025 Timothy Hauschultz in Manitowoc County court, February 24, 2025.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Evers fills potholes in Oshkosh, proposes $2.6B in highway repair funds over next 2 years
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is proposing more than $2 billion for road repairs in the 2025-27 state budget -- a $397 million increase from the previous budget. His proposal de...
Rachel Charniak May 28, 2025 Gov. Tony Evers fixes a pothole in Oshkosh, May 27, 2025.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Fond du Lac man killed in collision with dump truck
TOWN OF EDEN (WTAQ-WLUK) -- One person died in a crash Tuesday in Fond du Lac County. Several 911 calls were made around 2:10 p.m. reporting a collision at the intersection of County Highway B and Cou...
Rachel Charniak May 28, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Green Bay Rockers hope parking will be easier with addition of new lot
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Green Bay Rockers are hoping it will be more convenient for fans to park when they attend home games this year at Capital Credit Union Park. 300 new parking spots ar...
Rachel Charniak May 28, 2025

