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Five Northeast Wisconsin Products Competing for Title of 'Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin'
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Five products made in Northeast Wisconsin are among the top 16 in the annual "Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin" contest. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce announced Wednesday the 16...
Rachel Charniak Sep 25, 2024 The Door County Candle Company is making special Ukraine candles to help raise money to help the victims of violence, February 28, 2022.
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City of Manawa Pursuing Grant for Shoreline Project
MANAWA, WI (WTAQ) -- The City of Manawa is pursuing a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture to stabilize the shoreline by the dam. This after the dam breached from the severe storms a...
Rachel Charniak Sep 25, 2024 The water level at the Manawa Dam on July 12, 2024.
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Spectrum Adds High-Speed Internet to Rural Areas of Outagamie County
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Some rural areas of Outagamie County are now wired for high-speed internet. Spectrum says it will be able to provide service to 3,000 homes and small businesses in ...
Rachel Charniak Sep 25, 2024 PC: Fox 11 Online

Oshkosh Sets Plans to Change Merrill Middle School Property into Athletic Field
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The land on which Merrill Middle School sits will soon become an athletic field for Oshkosh-area schools and the community. On Tuesday night, the city's Common Council voted...
Rachel Charniak Sep 25, 2024 Merrill Middle School
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Appeals Court Upholds Conviction of Manitowoc Woman Sentenced in Toddler Death
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - An appeals court Wednesday upheld the conviction and life sentence for a woman who caused the death of a child in her care. Jamie Schrank, 45, was convicted of several coun...
Rachel Charniak Sep 25, 2024

Major Development Proposed Across From Lambeau Field
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - As the area around Lambeau Field has developed at a rapid pace over the past several years, the northeast corner of Lombardi Avenue and Ridge Road hasn't seen any action. "...
Robert Kennedy Sep 25, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Candidate Surrogates On The Stump In NE Wisconsin
NE WISCONSIN (WTAQ-WLUK) - With a little more than a month to go until the November general election, both political parties are continuing to keep pressure on the campaign trail. Even without preside...
Robert Kennedy Sep 25, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Kleenex Brand Celebrating 100 Years at Kimberly-Clark
NEENAH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- For many, it's iconic product known around the world, becoming synonymous with facial tissue. We're talking about Kleenex, and its impact on the papermaking industry in North...
Rachel Charniak Sep 24, 2024 Kleenex tissue display in Neenah, September 24, 2024.
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Brown County Campgrounds Booking Fast for 2025 NFL Draft
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Reservations are filling up fast for Brown County campgrounds during next year's NFL Draft. Brown County Parks are opening all campgrounds for the 2025 event, making mo...
Rachel Charniak Sep 24, 2024 Camper with Green Bay Packers banner, September 19, 2024.
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Grant Program Aims to Attract Future Firefighters Amid Hiring Challenges
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - After seeing success with a grant program to help educate future firefighters and EMS personnel, the Oshkosh Fire Department is looking for its next class of recruits. They'v...
Rachel Charniak Sep 24, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

