Category Archives: Local

Drivers Beware: More I-41 Roadwork
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - More orange barrels will be coming to I-41, as the first phase of a new resurfacing project on the interstate got underway Monday. The construction spans from State Highway 2...
Robert Kennedy Oct 22, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Gwen Walz Heading to Green Bay to Rally for Harris, Encourage Early Voting
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Minnesota's first lady is making a stop in Northeast Wisconsin this week to stump for Vice President Kamala Harris and encourage voters to hit the polls early. Gwen Walz, ...
Rachel Charniak Oct 21, 2024 City of Green Bay

Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Survivors Now offered Care in Fond du Lac
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ) -- There are new care options in Fond du Lac for sexual assault and domestic violence survivors at Aurora Medical Center. The S.A.N.E Program, which stands for sexual assault nu...
Rachel Charniak Oct 21, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Daughter of Rosie O'Donnell Faces Drug Charges in Marinette, Oconto Counties
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- With her daughter facing drug charges in Northeast Wisconsin, comedian Rosie O'Donnell posted a message of support on social media. Chelsea O'Donnell faces drug charges in Marinette and...
Rachel Charniak Oct 21, 2024 Chelsea O'Donnell (Photo courtesy Marinette County Sheriff's Office)

Berlin Man Sentenced to Four Years for his 12th OWI after Fast-Food Worker's Call
WAUPACA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Scott Hein was sentenced Monday to four years in prison for his 12th drunk driving offense - an arrest made after a fast-food worker called police noticed him drunk in the dr...
Rachel Charniak Oct 21, 2024 Scott Hein
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Contractor Sentenced for Swindling Ashwaubenon Couple in Bathroom Remodel Scam
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A contractor who took for money for a bathroom remodel but never did the work was sentenced to a year in prison Monday. Tony Cline, 57, pleaded no contest to one of theft b...
Rachel Charniak Oct 21, 2024 Tony Cline (Brown Co. Jail)

Election Observer Challenging Green Bay City Council Race Results Makes New Allegations
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - An election observer challenging the results of a Green Bay City Council race made new allegations in a filing with the Wisconsin Elections Commission. Steven Campbell lost...
Rachel Charniak Oct 21, 2024 Green Bay City Hall

Original Complaint Filed against Baur, Vang Dismissed as Pair Faces New Charges
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The state's motion to dismiss the original child neglect charges filed against Katrina Baur and Jesse Vang has been granted, according to online records. Manitowoc County ...
Rachel Charniak Oct 21, 2024 Katrina Baur, left, and Jesse Vang appear in court Oct. 18, 2024, on charges related to the death of Baur's 3-year-old son, Elijah Vue. (Images courtesy Manitowoc County courts/Zoom)

$12.5 Million Federal Grant to Upgrade Manitowoc County Rest Areas
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Two Manitowoc County rest areas are getting upgrades, thanks to a federal grant. $12.5 million from the INFRA program will be used for I-43 Safety Rest Areas and Truck Parking Expansion...
Rachel Charniak Oct 21, 2024

Man in Serious Condition after Being Thrown from Vehicle During Rollover Accident
SEYMOUR, WI - One man is in the hospital with serious injuries after he was ejected from his vehicle just before Midnight on Saturday. According to the Outagamie County Sheriff's Office the 24-year-ol...
Rachel Charniak Oct 21, 2024 (Fox 11 Online)

