Category Archives: Local

Marinette school district takes steps toward selling Garfield Elementary building
MARINETTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The sale of the former Garfield Elementary School appears to be getting closer to finalization. The Marinette School District has been trying to sell the former school. A ...
Rachel Charniak Jan 31, 2025 Garfield Elementary School in Marinette on August 20, 2019.
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Cement, asphalt shipments through Port of Green Bay increased in 2024
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Shipments of salt, limestone and petroleum products decreased in 2024, while cement and coal tonnage increased at the Port of Green Bay. With the shipping season officiall...
Rachel Charniak Jan 31, 2025 Green Bay

Green Bay Hispanic center says immigrants deserve to feel 'safe, respected and valued'
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Hispanic resource center is asking the community to respect immigrants as the Trump administration puts a new focus on enforcement of immigration laws. Amanda Garcia, ex...
Rachel Charniak Jan 31, 2025 Casa Alba in Green Bay, 2018.
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Wanted man arrested after pointing gun at person in Fond du Lac
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A man wanted by U.S. Marshals was arrested after allegedly pointing a gun at a person in Fond du Lac Thursday night. Police say the victim called 911 just after 11:45 p....
Rachel Charniak Jan 31, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

New indoor pickleball facility set to open its doors Saturday
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A new indoor pickleball facility is opening in Ashwaubenon this weekend. The Picklr, located at 2610 Holmgren Way, brands itself as a sports and entertainment venue. The...
Rachel Charniak Jan 31, 2025 PC: Fox 11 Online

Legislation banning cell phone use in class introduced by Northeast Wisconsin assemblyman
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Newly introduced legislation is aiming to require K-12 public school boards in Wisconsin to adopt policies which prohibit the use of cell phones and other personal electronic devices du...
Rachel Charniak Jan 31, 2025 PC: Fox 11 Online

Door County Trails public information sessions underway
DOOR COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Plans are underway to help develop a network of multi-use pathways in Northeast Wisconsin. The newly-formed non-profit group called Door County Trails is behind the effo...
Rachel Charniak Jan 30, 2025 Public trail in Egg Harbor, January 30, 2025.
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Rosie O'Donnell's daughter convicted, sentenced in Marinette County drug case
MARINETTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Chelsea O'Donnell pleaded guilty Thursday to six charges, including three drug-related counts, and was placed on probation for three years. O'Donnell, 27, pleaded guilty t...
Rachel Charniak Jan 30, 2025 Chelsea O'Donnell (Photo courtesy Marinette County Sheriff's Office)

Fond du Lac Blades to dedicate France skating performance to plane crash victims
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Fond du Lac Blades, a synchronized skating team that is representing the United States this weekend in France, will be dedicating one of its weekend performances to the victims of t...
Rachel Charniak Jan 30, 2025 The Fond du Lac Blades synchronized skating junior team practices on February 12, 2024.
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Shoppers race head-to-head to collect items for St. Joseph's Food Program in Menasha
MENASHA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Shoppers dashed through the aisles of a Menasha grocery store Thursday to help support an area food pantry. The 16th annual Race for the Hungry, sponsored by North Shore Ban...
Rachel Charniak Jan 30, 2025 The 16th annual Race for the Hungry is held at the Menasha Piggly Wiggly to benefit St. Joseph's Food Program, Jan. 30, 2025.
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