Category Archives: Local

UWGB Student Sentenced for Drugs and Weapon Disturbance on Campus
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A University of Wisconsin-Green Bay student involved in a drugs and weapon disturbance on campus was sentenced to six months in jail. Joel Robinson-Sellers, 20, pleaded no...
Rachel Charniak Nov 27, 2024 Joel Xaiver Robinson-Sellers mugshot.
PC: Fox 11 Online

No Charges Yet in Fond du Lac County Dog Hoarding, Neglect Case; Investigation Continues
FOND DU LAC COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Charges have not yet been filed in the Fond du Lac County dog hoarding and neglect case, but officials confirmed Wednesday the matter is still being investigated....
Rachel Charniak Nov 27, 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

Children's Museum of Green Bay Takes Expansion Campaign Public
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Children's Museum of Green Bay says it needs the community's support to start its expansion project. The museum says through its Reaching New Heights campaign, it has ...
Rachel Charniak Nov 27, 2024 A rendering of the expansion at Children's Museum of Green Bay, November 27, 2024.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Airports See Travelers Prepare for Thanksgiving
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Residents in Northeast Wisconsin are preparing for Thanksgiving. Appleton International Airport expects Wednesday to be the busiest travel day in the airport's history. ATW ...
Rachel Charniak Nov 27, 2024 A TSA security checkpoint at Appleton International Airport in Greenville is seen June 16, 2021.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Wisconsin DNR Encourages Hunters to Contribute to Local Pantries with Extra Deer Tags
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Wisconsin deer hunters are now serving as food providers. Paul's Pantry's Hunt for the Hungry helps feed thousands of families in Northeast Wisconsin. "People are already ...
Rachel Charniak Nov 27, 2024 Paul's Pantry "Hunt for the Hungry" program to donate deer November 22, 2024.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Bellin Health and UnitedHealthcare Reach Agreement to Remain In-Network for Patients
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Bellin Health says it has reached an agreement with UnitedHealthcare. In a message on its website, Bellin Health says the agreement was reached Tuesday. You and your family members with...
Rachel Charniak Nov 27, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Green Bay Braces For Trump Deportation Plans
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - In 55 days, President-elect Donald Trump will be back in the White House. Locally, conversations are underway about his promise of mass deportation efforts starting on day ...
Robert Kennedy Nov 27, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Holiday Season Kickoff In Appleton
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The countdown to Christmas is on, and Appleton is getting an early jump on the holiday spirit with the return of a beloved tradition. The 53rd annual Downtown Appleton Chris...
Robert Kennedy Nov 27, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Lakeside Foods to Shut Down Manitowoc Facility, Acquire Oregon-Based mManufacturer
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A local food manufacturer announced Tuesday it is purchasing an Oregon-based company, but closing its production facility in Manitowoc. Lakeside Foods -- which supplies fr...
Rachel Charniak Nov 26, 2024 Lakeside Foods, headquartered in Manitowoc, expects to soon finalize a deal purchasing the business assets of Oregon-based Smith Frozen Foods, Nov. 26, 2024. (Photo courtesy: Lakeside Foods)

Various Drugs Seized in Fond du Lac County Traffic Stop; Two Men Arrested
FOND DU LAC COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Two men are in custody after a traffic stop in Fond du Lac County last week that led to the discovery of more than 150 grams of illegal drugs. Just before 10 p.m....
Rachel Charniak Nov 26, 2024 Two men are in custody after a traffic stop in Fond du Lac County that led to the discovery of more than 150 grams of illegal drugs, Nov. 19, 2024. (Photo courtesy: FDL Co. Sheriff's Office)

