Category Archives: Local

Allouez and town of Glenmore win high voter turnout awards in Brown County
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Two communities in Brown County are being recognized for their high voter turnout in Wisconsin's spring election. The village of Allouez and the town of Glenmore were awar...
Rachel Charniak Apr 17, 2025 Project VOTE of Brown County hands out trophies to the village of Allouez and the town of Glenmore for high voter turnout in the April 1 election, April 17, 2025.
PC: Fox 11 Online

DA to increase sentencing recommendation for former tennis coach in indecent videos case
WARNING: This story contains strong language and may not be suitable for all readers. GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- After evidence of another crime was discovered, prosecutors will increase their sente...
Rachel Charniak Apr 17, 2025 Josh Denault (Photo courtesy: Brown County Jail)

Oshkosh police seek owner of deceased, emaciated dog found in dumpster
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Oshkosh police are investigating after a deceased, emaciated dog was found in a dumpster. Just before 1 p.m. Wednesday, police received a complaint that a deceased dog was f...
Rachel Charniak Apr 17, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Officials seek public's help after multiple dogs found dead in Howard
UPDATE 4/21/2025 -- The village of Howard has provided an update regarding the recently found three deceased dogs. A wildlife dumping ground with deer, foxes, etc. in all states of decomposition, has ...
Rachel Charniak Apr 17, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

One dead after pickup truck rear-ends tractor in Waupaca County
LITTLE WOLF, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A person died and another was injured after a pickup truck rear-ended a tractor in Waupaca County. It happened just after 8:30 p.m. Wednesday on State Highway 22-110 a F...
Rachel Charniak Apr 17, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Mishicot teacher accused of child sexual assault, pornography charges, $150k bail set
MANITOWOC COUNTY (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Mishicot High School physical education teacher and coach allegedly sexually assaulted students and took inappropriate photographs of them, including encounters at sc...
Rachel Charniak Apr 17, 2025 Ryan Schroeder (Photo courtesy Manitowoc County Sheriff's Office)

Brad Paisley to headline NFL Draft Concert in Green Bay
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The NFL announced a country music artist will headline its NFL Draft Concert Series. Brad Paisley will end the NFL Draft on Saturday, April 26. The NFL wrote: "A decorated...
Rachel Charniak Apr 17, 2025

Hotels in Green Bay still have vacancies, even with NFL Draft only one week away
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The buzz is at an all-time high as we inch closer to the 2025 NFL Draft. Hundreds of thousands of fans from across the country are estimated to travel to Titletown to see ...
Rachel Charniak Apr 17, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Green Bay airport gears up for busiest week in decades as NFL Draft approaches
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Green Bay's airport is laying out its game plan for the NFL Draft. The NFL Draft kicks off next week Thursday and Austin Straubel International Airport is expecting it t...
Rachel Charniak Apr 16, 2025 Logo for Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport.
PC: Fox 11 Online

NEW Zoo remains hopeful for Louie's return as sightings suggest escaped otter still close
SUAMICO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- After nearly a month on the run, the NEW Zoo in Suamico remains optimistic that river otter Louie will be returned home. On March 20 during winter storms, the NEW Zoo's Nort...
Rachel Charniak Apr 16, 2025 Ophelia the otter at the NEW Zoo in Suamico. (Photo courtesy of the NEW Zoo)

