Category Archives: Local

Appleton airport adds more daily flights to Chicago to meet demands for business travel
GREENVILLE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- By this summer, the Appleton International Airport (ATW) will offer 13 daily flights to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. ATW projects a 24% growth in seats for the s...
Rachel Charniak Feb 25, 2026 A TSA security checkpoint at Appleton International Airport in Greenville is seen June 16, 2021.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Green Bay Public Market won't open until 2027 at the earliest
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- On Broadway held its annual State of the Broadway District Tuesday. The event provided updates on upcoming events and current projects. President & CEO of On Broadway,...
Rachel Charniak Feb 24, 2026 On Broadway hosts State of the Broadway District in Green Bay, February 24, 2026.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Wastewater again leaks into downtown Green Bay during sewer line replacement work
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- For the second time in less than two weeks, wastewater has leaked in downtown Green Bay. NEW Water says Tuesday's leak was discovered just before 10:30 a.m. at a sewer byp...
Rachel Charniak Feb 24, 2026

Fire in Landmark Resort fitness room causes about $100,000 damage in Egg Harbor
EGG HARBOR, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A fire in the fitness room of a Door County resort caused about $100,000 worth of damage. Just before 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, firefighters were dispatched to the 4929 Landmark...
Rachel Charniak Feb 24, 2026 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Green Bay school district, teachers' union join lawsuit over Wisconsin school funding
EAU CLAIRE, WI (WTAQ) -- The Green Bay Area Public School District is one of five school districts across the state filing a lawsuit against the Wisconsin State Legislature. On Monday evening, a group...
Rachel Charniak Feb 24, 2026 Green Bay Area Public School District building. (IMAGE: Courtesy of Fox 11 WLUK)

Gymnasts, coach hope to revive Kaukauna gymnastics program after learning it will be cut
KAUKAUNA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- It's been over 50 years since the Kaukauna High School gymnastics team first made a state run, but next week's tournament appears to be its final hurrah. "It's sad for me, ...
Rachel Charniak Feb 24, 2026 Kaukauna High School will cut its gymnastics program after over 50 years. The team hopes to make one last state run over the next two weeks. (Courtesy: Kaukauna Gymnastics Booster Club)

Pennsylvania man sentenced for traveling to Oshkosh to sexually abuse child, record it
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for traveling to Oshkosh and recording himself sexually abusing a child. Prosecutors say Zachary J. Vogt, 20, of West Chester Penn...
Rachel Charniak Feb 24, 2026 Zachary Vogt (Brown Co. Jail)

Short-term rental ordinance changes to be considered by Green Bay Common Council
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Modifications could be coming to Green Bay's short-term rental ordinance. On Monday night, the city's Plan Commission voted to recommend updates to short-term rental rules...
Rachel Charniak Feb 24, 2026 Changes may be coming to Green Bay's Short Term Rentals ordinance. One of the biggest has some property owners upset. Oct. 27, 2025.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Jail records confirm Marinette murder suspect returned to Wisconsin
MARINETTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Robert Chilcote has been returned to Wisconsin, and will make an initial court appearance Thursday for the murder of Gabriella Cartagena. Chilcote allegedly killed Cartagen...
Rachel Charniak Feb 24, 2026 Robert Chilcote (Marinette Co. Jail)

Packers to continue season ticket non-renewals for accounts that repeatedly sell seats
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Green Bay Packers will continue its non-renewal exercise to ensure season tickets are being used as intended. The team made the announcement Monday, emphasizing that s...
Rachel Charniak Feb 24, 2026 Generic Green Bay Packers game, Lambeau Field.
PC: Fox 11 Online

