Category Archives: Local

Motorcyclist hospitalized with serious injuries after Oshkosh crash
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- One person was hospitalized following a crash between a vehicle and a motorcycle. In a Facebook post around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, the Oshkosh Police Department said Bowen Stree...
Rachel Charniak Apr 22, 2026 New Oshkosh Police Department badge.

Officials: Water levels in Menasha expected to rise, possibly causing localized flooding
MENASHA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The city of Menasha could experience localized flooding in the next day or two, officials warned in a Facebook post Tuesday. According to Menasha Public Works, "Water levels...
Rachel Charniak Apr 22, 2026 A torn sandbag near the shore of Fremont. April 21, 2026.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Premier parking fee at Bay Beach Amusement Park is approved by Green Bay Common Council
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- If you want premium parking at Bay Beach Amusement Park, it's going to cost you from now on. The Green Bay Common Council voted unanimously at its meeting Tuesday night to...
Rachel Charniak Apr 22, 2026 The shoreline at Bay Beach Amusement Park on August 2, 2022.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Life returns to downtown New London after city implements post-flooding re-entry plan
NEW LONDON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Signs of life returned to downtown New London Wednesday as the city implemented its re-entry plan following a week's worth of severe flooding. As of noon, the downtown ar...
Rachel Charniak Apr 22, 2026 New London flooding, April 17, 2026.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Earth Day in Green Bay offers free cleanups at Neville Museum and downtown districts
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Wednesday, April 22nd is Earth Day-- a perfect chance to take action and make a difference. There are many opportunities to get involved, like participating in local clean...
Rachel Charniak Apr 22, 2026 Earth Day cleanup in Green Bay, April 22, 2026.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Brown County votes 'yes' on coal piles lease agreement, sends it to C. Reiss for approval
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- More steps are being taken to eventually move the coal piles located in downtown Green Bay. The Brown County Board of Supervisors met Tuesday and voted 'yes' on a lease ag...
Rachel Charniak Apr 22, 2026 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Suspect accused of using machete to attack ex-girlfriend, another man at Green Bay home
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- David Mairena-Garcia allegedly entered into his ex-girlfriend's home and attacked her and the man she was with using a machete, leaving them both hospitalized, according t...
Rachel Charniak Apr 21, 2026 David Mairena-Garcia (Brown Co. Jail)

Dozens of stuffed animals honor 3-year-old Tysen French after Wolf River drowning
NEW LONDON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Dozens of stuffed animals filled an area of a New London church in memory of a three-year-old boy who drowned last week. The stuffed animals will be donated to Outagamie ...
Rachel Charniak Apr 21, 2026 Tysen French was found dead in the Wolf River in New London after a two-hour search April 13, 2026. (Photo courtesy New London Police Dept.)

Beak-ing news: Vote to name the WPS peregrine falcon chicks after WTAQ crew
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) is kicking off a 'newsworthy' naming contest for its peregrine falcon chicks. This year, customers will vote to name the chicks after their favor...
Rachel Charniak Apr 21, 2026 Wisconsin Public Service revealed the names of three peregrine falcon chicks nesting at their Wausau-area power plant, June 3, 2025. (Photo courtesy: WPS)

Plea deal reached for stepmother in Outagamie County starved teen case
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A plea deal has been reached with one of the four adults charged after a teenager was hospitalized weighing just 35 pounds. Melissa Goodman, who is married to the teen's fat...
Rachel Charniak Apr 21, 2026 Melissa Goodman (Outagamie Co. Jail)

