Category Archives: Local
2 Charged in Connection with Fatal Fentanyl OD in Black Creek
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Two men are charged in connection with a fatal drug overdose. Outagamie County sheriff's officials say they were called to the 100 block of E. State Street in Black...
Oct 14, 2024 Travis Neshek and Cole Simon are charged in connection with a July 19, 2024 drug overdose death in Black Creek. (Photos courtesy Outagamie County Sheriff's Office)
Safe Haven Recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month
SHAWANO COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Safe Haven is a shelter in Shawano working around the clock to offer the community resources and a safe space. "Especial...
Oct 14, 2024 Ball of the Badges event in Shawano helps raise funds for law enforcement, Safe Haven and domestic abuse victims. (Photo courtesy of Safe Haven)
Hurricane Relief Drives Set for Neenah, Lomira
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Efforts continue to send supplies from Wisconsin to hurricane-ravaged areas of the southeastern U.S. The Neenah Police Department on Monday announced an effort to collect water and nonp...
Oct 14, 2024 Wisconsin Task Force 1 members assist in recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene. (Photo courtesy: Wisconsin Emergency Management)
DNR Requires Burn Permits for Part of Wisconsin as Fire Danger Intensifies
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Despite Sunday's rain, burn permits are now required in parts of Wisconsin as drought conditions continue. The state Department of Natural Resources issued a special fire order that beg...
Oct 14, 2024 PC: Fox 11 Online
Citizens United Ruling Fuels Billion-Dollar Campaigns, Raising Ethical Concerns
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- As the Harris-Walz campaign celebrates passing the $1 billion fundraising threshold, we previously reported on why money is so important to a campaign and where it's spent. But all that...
Oct 14, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Two Rivers Haunted House Owner Convicted of Sexually Assaulting Teen Employee
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A haunted house owner was convicted Monday of sexually assaulting a teen who worked at his facility. John Schwarz, 38, pleaded no contest to three counts: having sexual in...
Oct 14, 2024 John Schwarz appears before Manitowoc County Court via Zoom, October 13, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Appleton Community Bands Together to Collect Donations for Hurricane Relief
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Following the catastrophic events of Hurricane Helene/Milton this past month, Communities, businesses, and organizations across Wisconsin have come together to collect dona...
Oct 14, 2024 PC: Fox 11 Online
Crivitz Man Dies in Marinette County Head-On Collision, Others Injured
STEPHENSON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Speed and loss of control are believed to be factors in a fatal crash between a vehicle and a RV motorhome in Marinette County. It happened at 11:13 a.m. Sunday on Parkwa...
Oct 14, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Death Investigation Underway In Winnebago County
TOWN OF POYGAN, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A father and son were found dead inside a home in Winnebago County. Around 5:30 p.m. Sunday, dispatch received a 911 call about two bodies discovered at a home in the...
Oct 14, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Packers Roll With Love, Stingy Defense
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - The Green Bay Packers blew out the Arizona Cardinals 34-13 at Lambeau Field Sunday. Jordan Love completed 22 of 32 passes for four touchdowns. Christian Watson caught three pass...
Oct 14, 2024 Green Bay Packers
