Category Archives: Local

Wisconsin Public Service Crews Help In Hurricane Milton Aftermath
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Planning for recovery from Hurricane Milton is already underway. Wisconsin Public Service was asked to send crews south to help and they answered the call. Following a br...
Rachel Charniak Oct 09, 2024 Twenty-five WPS workers are heading to Florida to help with Hurricane Milton recovery.
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Sex Offender from Manitowoc County Indicted on New Child Pornography Charges
MANITOWOC COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A sex offender from Manitowoc County has been accused of new child pornography crimes. On Tuesday, a federal grand jury issued an indictment against Robert D. Nytes...
Rachel Charniak Oct 09, 2024

Menasha Church Unveils Renovation
MENASHA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Fox Valley church is getting national attention for its renovation. St. Mary Catholic Church unveiled the changes over the weekend. The 1883 Gothic revival church now feat...
Rachel Charniak Oct 09, 2024 A view of the renovated St. Mary Catholic Church in Menasha Oct. 9, 2024.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Rural Projects in Northeast Wisconsin Receive Grants to Lower Energy Costs, Create Jobs
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- A handful of projects in rural Northeast Wisconsin communities received federal dollars to lower energy costs and create jobs. $93 million was awarded to 23 projects across the state --...
Rachel Charniak Oct 09, 2024 Wind turbines in Kewaunee County.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Coast Guard Awards Contract to Sturgeon Bay Business, Boosting Local Jobs
STURGEON BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The U.S. Coast Guard awarded a multi-million dollar contract to a Sturgeon Bay business. The $5.2 million deal between the Coast Guard and Marine Travelift was announce...
Rachel Charniak Oct 09, 2024 The U.S. Coast Guard in Sturgeon Bay, May 22, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Oconto, Sheboygan Counties Receive $189,000 to Support Rural Economic Development
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Projects in two Northeast Wisconsin counties are on the receiving end of $189,000 in funding to support rural economic development, small businesses and job growth. Officials announced ...
Rachel Charniak Oct 09, 2024 A sign identifies the Oconto County Economic Development Corp. Jan. 24, 2016.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Check your Big Bills: 'Prop Cash' Circulating in Door County
DOOR COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Door County officials are urging residents and merchants to be cautious when handling large bills after reports of "prop cash" circulating in the community. According to...
Rachel Charniak Oct 09, 2024 Door County officials are urging residents and merchants to be cautious when handling large bills after reports of "prop cash" circulating in the community, Oct. 9, 2024. (Photo courtesy: Door County Sheriff's Office)

Green Bay Public Market Unveils New Logos
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Green Bay Public Market unveiled a series of new logos ahead of its ceremonial groundbreaking. The primary logo features muted green and orange colors. Versions of the...
Rachel Charniak Oct 09, 2024 Green Bay Public Market primary logo (Image courtesy GBPM)

Finalists Announced for 'Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin'
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- There are still two local products in the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest. The top four finalists were announced Wednesday after another round of online voting eliminated four p...
Rachel Charniak Oct 09, 2024 Medalcraft Mint in Green Bay makes the Inaugural Medal for Donald Trump's ceremony in Washington D.C.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Green Bay Intersection to Close for Two Weeks for Pavement Repairs
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- An intersection on Green Bay's west side will be closed for two weeks for pavement repairs. Dousman Street at Woodlawn Avenue will be closed, starting at 6 a.m. Monday, Oc...
Rachel Charniak Oct 09, 2024 Road work.
PC: Fox 11 Online

