Category Archives: Local

Extreme Makeover Proposed For Popular Green Bay Park
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A lazy river, mini-golf course, jumping pillow, splashpad, pedal track, and other improvements could be coming to Green Bay's Joannes Aquatic Center, under a $9.5 million p...
Robert Kennedy Dec 09, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of Green Bay Parks & Rec

Music Fundraiser For Victim of Hurricane Helene
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - For Troy Heinz, a Green Bay musician, the damage seen in North Carolina by Hurricane Helene back in September hits home. "Lot of friends still and family even still down th...
Robert Kennedy Dec 09, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

ATV Fatality In Oconto County
OCONTO COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - One person is dead after an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accident in the Town of Lakewood on Saturday night. Oconto County Sheriff's Office Emergency Dispatch Center was n...
Robert Kennedy Dec 09, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Kaukauna Non-Profit Brightening Holidays for Families Struggling with Medical Debt
KAUKAUNA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- All year round, the Community Benefit Tree, a non-profit organization in Kaukauna, supports families who are struggling with medical debt due to suffering from any sort of ...
Rachel Charniak Dec 08, 2024 Community Benefit Tree's Secret Santa Sip, Snack and Shop event 2024.
PC: Fox 11 Online

$450K Grant to Help Increase Child Care Access in Brown County
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Families in Brown County will soon have more options for child care, thanks to a federal grant of $450,000. Brown County United Way secured the money to improve child c...
Rachel Charniak Dec 08, 2024 File Photo

UScellular Donates $5,000 in Sports Equipment to CP Therapy Services
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- CP Therapy Services is receiving a big gift from UScellular this holiday season. On Friday, UScellular donated $5,000 worth of sports equipment to CP as part of its "Gift ...
Rachel Charniak Dec 07, 2024 CP LOGO

1 Month Later: Donations, Foster Homes Bring Hope to 70 Dogs Rescued in Fond du Lac County
CHILTON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- There's been great progress at Eastshore Humane Association in Chilton over the past month after taking in 70 dogs in need of extensive care. Animal caregiver Akaiye Schmidt...
Rachel Charniak Dec 07, 2024 70 dogs were rescued from a severe neglect situation in Fond du Lac County and are now being cared for at Chilton's Eastshore Humane Association, Nov. 8, 2024.
PC: Fox 11 Online

A Very Neenah Christmas hits Downtown Friday Evening
NEENAH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A Very Neenah Christmas is back in downtown Neenah for another year Friday evening. The free event runs from 5-8 p.m. Activities include: Sleigh photos Ice sculpture garden In...
Rachel Charniak Dec 06, 2024 Christmas lights downtown Neenah, December 1, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Trial for Convicted Green Bay Murderer Postponed Again to January 8
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Convicted murderer Richard Sotka's trial for allegedly attacking a jail correctional officer was postponed again on Friday. The new trial date is Jan. 8. Although Sotka is ...
Rachel Charniak Dec 06, 2024 Richard Sotka appears in Brown County court, August 21, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Free Shuttle Service Aims to Curb Drunk Driving During NFL Draft Week in Green Bay
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Green Bay and the Brown County Tavern League are teaming up to tackle transportation for the upcoming NFL Draft week. On Friday, the partnership introduced their free shut...
Rachel Charniak Dec 06, 2024 A display promoting the 2025 NFL Draft is shown at Lambeau Field May 24, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

