Category Archives: Local

Parents Whose Son Died of an Overdose Educate Oshkosh Youth on Dangers of Fentanyl
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- One pill can kill. That's the message a Wisconsin couple whose son died by fentanyl is working to spread. Three years ago, Erin and Rick Rachwal of Pewaukee lost their son, ...
Rachel Charniak Aug 21, 2024 Wisconsin parents Erin and Rick Rachwal, who founded the Love, Logan Foundation after their son died of a fentanyl overdose, share their story in Oshkosh, Aug. 21, 2024.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Appleton Inclusive Manufacturing Camp Prepares Disabled Youth for Careers
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A camp in Appleton is empowering the future careers of those with disabilities. VPI Inc. will graduate 16 students from its NBT Inclusion Manufacturing Camp. The four-week ...
Rachel Charniak Aug 21, 2024 VPI Inc. in Appleton hosted NBT Inclusion Manufacturing Camp at its facility, August 21, 2024.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Green Bay Woman Sentenced for Shawano County Drug Overdose Death
SHAWANO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Stephany French was sentenced to 12 years in prison for providing the drugs which killed a man. French, 29, was previously convicted of first-degree reckless homicide for th...
Rachel Charniak Aug 21, 2024

Northeast Wisconsin Representative Weighs in on Universities of Wisconsin Budget Proposal
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- The 2025-2027 budget request from the Universities of Wisconsin aims to resolve monetary issues the system has been facing for years. President Jay Rothman is asking regents to approve ...
Rachel Charniak Aug 21, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Part of Riverside Drive in Suamico to Close Thursday
SUAMICO, WI (WTQ-WLUK) -- A stretch of road in Suamico is closing for the day Thursday. The village says in a social media post that Riverside Drive will be closed between Chives Restaurant and Pelkin...
Rachel Charniak Aug 21, 2024

Oshkosh Defense to Provide Updated Tactical Vehicles in $1.54 Billion Army Deal
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) --Oshkosh Defense, LLC was awarded a $1.54 billion contract for the Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles (FHTV) V program from the U.S. Army. The five-year contract allows Oshkosh...
Rachel Charniak Aug 21, 2024 Oshkosh Defense Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT) (Photo: Business Wire)

Police Investigate Car vs Bicyclist Crash
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A bicyclist is receiving medical care after she was hit by a car at an Oshkosh intersection. The crash happened shortly after 4:30 p.m. Tuesday on Highway 21 at N. Westhaven ...
Robert Kennedy Aug 21, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Plea Deal For Woman Charged With Setting Fatal Fire
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A woman charged with setting the 2019 fire which killed her infant nephew will take a plea deal in the case, rather than a risk a life sentence at a re-trial, according to ...
Robert Kennedy Aug 21, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Building Purchase Deal Moves Forward
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -The City of Green Bay is one step closer to buying a 100-year-old building. The city's finance committee submitted a positive recommendation Tuesday to the Common Council, w...
Robert Kennedy Aug 21, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Teen Arrested After Traffic Stop Leads To A Drug Bust
FOND DU LAC COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A teenager is in custody after a traffic stop in Fond du Lac County resulted in the seizure of drug-laced snacks and candy. According to the Fond du Lac County She...
Robert Kennedy Aug 21, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of the FDL County Sheriff's Department

