Category Archives: Local

Woman and two children injured in horse-drawn buggy crash with vehicle in Waupaca County
DUPONT, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A woman and two children on a horse-drawn buggy were injured in a crash with a vehicle in Waupaca County. It happened just after 7 p.m. Thursday on County Highway C near Spre...
Rachel Charniak Mar 28, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Fox Valley utility companies preparing for potential power outages during incoming storm
FOX VALLEY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- With the fluctuation in weather during the spring months, Wisconsinites have to stay prepared for anything. Those preparations extend to Wisconsin Public Service, accordi...
Rachel Charniak Mar 28, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WPS

Uecker's impact felt by fans, players as Brewers begin 1st season without iconic announcer
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Every winter, after starring on late night shows, TV series, commercials and movies, Bob Uecker would return to his home state. "Bob was a national voice," said Brewers bro...
Rachel Charniak Mar 28, 2025 PC: Milwaukee Brewers

Joint Finance Cmte. to mull prison plan with no recommendation by Building Commission
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Democratic Governor Tony Evers' proposed prison reform plan, which would close Green Bay Correctional Institution, could be at risk of not moving forward. The Governor's full Capital Bu...
Rachel Charniak Mar 27, 2025 Green Bay Correctional Institution (Fox 11 Online)

Winnebago County to test outdoor warning sirens every Saturday through September
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Starting next weekend, Winnebago County's outdoor warning sirens will be tested every Saturday through September. The first test will be noon on Saturday, April 5. Winnebago County will...
Rachel Charniak Mar 27, 2025 PC: Fox 11 Online

Three displaced after Oshkosh house fire leaves home uninhabitable
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Three people are displaced after a house fire in Oshkosh. Just after 11 a.m. Thursday, crews were called to a structure fire at 307 W. 9th Avenue. When crews arrived on scen...
Rachel Charniak Mar 27, 2025 Oshkosh Fire Department (Fox 11 Online)

Schabusiness found competent for trial in prison employee attack
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Taylor Schabusiness was found competent to stand trial on charges she assaulted a sergeant at Taycheedah Correctional Institution. Competency refers to the defendant's a...
Rachel Charniak Mar 27, 2025 Taylor Schabusiness (Photo source: Wisconsin Department of Corrections)

3 teens from Green Bay, Oconto facing charges after gunshots strike Marinette home
MARINETTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Three teenagers were arrested in connection with an early-morning shooting in Marinette. Shortly before 3 a.m. Thursday, Marinette County Dispatch received multiple 911 ca...
Rachel Charniak Mar 27, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Former Neenah police officer charged with possession of child porn
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A former Neenah police officer was charged Thursday with two counts of possession of child pornography. According to a criminal complaint, investigators received a tip that...
Rachel Charniak Mar 27, 2025 Owen Halls (Neenah Police Department)

Green Bay student wins national handwriting competition
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- A Green Bay student at St. Mark Lutheran School has won in her category for a national handwriting competition. The Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest attracts approxima...
Rachel Charniak Mar 27, 2025 Zoey Lanier's Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest submission.

