Category Archives: Local

Xavier School System Board of Trustees Member Resigns, Day After Interim Principal Resigns
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Xavier Catholic School System had another resignation, one day after the interim president resigned. The Diocese of Green Bay has confirmed that a member of the St. Fra...
Rachel Charniak Dec 06, 2024 St. Francis Xavier School System logo.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Man Hospitalized after Stabbing Incident in Manitowoc County
COOPERSTOWN, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A man was taken to the hospital after he was stabbed in Manitowoc County. Deputies say at 3:31 p.m. Thursday, they responded to the 18000 block of County Road R in the t...
Rachel Charniak Dec 06, 2024

Donald Driver Kicks Off Campaign to Help Children's Hospital
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver is teaming up with Cousins Subs, of which he is an investor, to make a difference. Driver was in Appleton on W. College...
Rachel Charniak Dec 05, 2024

Neenah Death Now Being Treated as Homicide
NEENAH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The death of a man in downtown Neenah is now being investigated as a homicide. Police identified the victim as Keith Rieskamp, 73. He was found dead Nov. 24 behind a residenc...
Rachel Charniak Dec 05, 2024 PC: Fox 11 Online

New Flights and Expanded Routes at Appleton Airport to Meet NFL Draft Travel Demand
GREENVILLE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Appleton International Airport is adding three flights and 10 routes to accommodate for the upcoming NFL Draft. On Thursday, the airport announced three airlines will add...
Rachel Charniak Dec 05, 2024 Appleton International Airport (Photo: Fox 11 Online)

17-Year-Old Arrested in Connection with Neenah Shooting
NEENAH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A teen was arrested Wednesday in connection with a shooting last Friday night in Neenah. Police say they are recommending the 17-year-old boy be charged with two counts of fi...
Rachel Charniak Dec 05, 2024 Neenah Police Officers were dispatched to 130 West Bell Street for a report of shots fired at approximately 7:15 p.m. Friday, November 30, 2024.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Start of Downtown Green Bay Apartment Project
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Work is underway to transform a downtown Green Bay parking lot into an eight-story apartment building. The developer of the project will hold a groundbreaking ceremony Thu...
Rachel Charniak Dec 05, 2024 Work is underway to transform the Adams Street parking lot downtown into an eight-story apartment building in Green Bay, December 2, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Downtown Green Bay)

Ariens Nordic Center Laces Up for World Snowshoe Championships in Brillion
BRILLION, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Brillion will welcome snowshoe athletes all over the world when it hosts championship games next year. Ariens Nordic Center in Brillion was awarded the bid to host the 2025...
Rachel Charniak Dec 05, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Cocaine, Loaded Gun Among Items Seized in Fond du Lac Traffic Stop; 2 Arrested
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Two people were arrested after a traffic stop in the city of Fond du Lac led to the discovery of various drugs and paraphernalia. Around 7:45 p.m. Nov. 25, a deputy with...
Rachel Charniak Dec 05, 2024 Drugs and a loaded gun were seized during a traffic stop in Fond du Lac, Nov. 25, 2024. (Photo courtesy: Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office)

Appleton Launches New Website with Better City Resource Access and Mobile Compatibility
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Appleton launched its new website designed to provide faster and more streamlined access to city resources. The redesigned site features enhanced navigation, mobile respons...
Rachel Charniak Dec 05, 2024

