Category Archives: Local

Brown County Library launches tech-based program for pre-kindergarten development
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Reading levels are lagging in Brown County and more broadly in Wisconsin, and now the Brown County Library is delivering its services directly into the hands of parents. A...
Rachel Charniak Mar 03, 2025 An adult reads a book to a child at story time at the Brown County Library's downtown location.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Fentanyl seized after vehicle pursuit in Fond du Lac County
FOND DU LAC COUNTY (WTAQ-WLUK) -- One man is in custody after a vehicle pursuit in Fond du Lac County resulted in the seizure of fentanyl. According to a news release, the incident happened in late Fe...
Rachel Charniak Mar 03, 2025 Fentanyl seized after vehicle pursuit in Fond du Lac County, March 3, 2025. (Photo courtesy: Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office)

Weis Earth Science Museum operators, advocates become more worried about museum's future
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- The stories of Wisconsin's geological history can be found at the Weis Earth Science Museum at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Fox Cities campus. However, the future of the museum i...
Rachel Charniak Mar 03, 2025 Inside the Weis Earth Science Museum in Menasha, October 3, 2024.
PC: Fox 11 Online

'My Two Elaines:' Love story by former Wisconsin governor helps Alzheimer's caregivers
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Nearly 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, according to the Alzheimer's Association. The disease claims about 3,000 lives per year in Wisconsin. It's a ...
Rachel Charniak Mar 03, 2025 Former WI governor, Marty Schreiber, talks about his book "My Two Elaines." It's a combination love story and guide for Alzheimer's caregivers.
PC: Fox 11 Online

41 southbound off-ramp closed at WIS 96 for major expansion project
GRAND CHUTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A new ramp closure begins Monday as part of the I-41 expansion project from Appleton to De Pere. Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will close the southboun...
Rachel Charniak Mar 03, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Trial postponed for 'Uncle Fester' to allow for further evidence testing
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Stephen Preisler's trial next week on drug manufacture and delivery charges was postponed to allow for more testing of evidence in the case. Preisler, 67, gained renown un...
Rachel Charniak Mar 03, 2025 Stephen Preisler, a.k.a. "Uncle Fester" appears in Brown County court, Sept. 12, 2024.
PC: Fox 11 Online

UW-Green Bay hosting former Congressman Adam Kinzinger as part of free lecture series
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A former U.S. lawmaker is coming to Titletown for a live presentation held in conjunction with UW-Green Bay's political science program. "A Conversation with Congressman A...
Rachel Charniak Mar 02, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Fire in De Pere leaves duplex a complete loss
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A fire with an explosion was reported Saturday afternoon at a duplex in De Pere, leaving one occupant with minor injuries. Fox River Fire District were dispatched to the dup...
Rachel Charniak Mar 02, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Victim identified in head-on collision which killed one person
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- One person died and another was taken to the hospital after a crash Saturday morning in Fond du Lac County. According to a release from the Found du Lac County Sheriff's...
Rachel Charniak Mar 02, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Packers hike tickets prices for 2025 season, will revoke accounts that exclusively sell season tickets
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- 30 years. That's about how long Packers fans whose names are on the list for season tickets will have to wait before being offered the opportunity to buy seats inside Lambeau Field...
Rob Sussman Mar 01, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

