Category Archives: Local
Earthquake Reported in Lake Michigan off Coast of Door County
DOOR COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- An earthquake was reported in Lake Michigan off the coast of Door County Friday morning. The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake measured 2.9 on the Richter scale. It ...
Aug 02, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Military Training Exercise to Increase Aircraft Activity over Northeast Wisconsin
CAMP DOUGLAS, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Northeast Wisconsin residents may notice increased military aircraft activity in the first two weeks of August. Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center, located in ...
Aug 02, 2024 A-10 Thunderbolts from the 124th Fighter Wing in Boise, Idaho release flares as part of a close air support mission May 15 at Hardwood Range, Wis. during Northern Lightning — a realistic counterland combat training exercise at Volk Field May 6-17, 2019. (Wisconsin National Guard photo)
New Defendants Face Charges in Sextortion Case that Led to U.P. Teen's Suicide
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- More people are facing federal charges in a sextortion scheme that caused the death of a U.P. teen. Earlier this year, two Nigerian brothers, Samuel and Samson Ogoshi, were convicted fo...
Aug 02, 2024 Jordan DeMay (Photo courtesy of DeMay Family)
Heavy Rain Returns to Manawa nearly One Month after Damaging Floods
MANAWA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- As Manawa celebrates 150 years, it's clear heavy rains play a part in its more recent history. A downpour Thursday forced planned events celebrating the city to be moved indo...
Aug 02, 2024 More rain for Manawa, Aug. 1, 2024.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Children's Hospital Milwaukee Announces new Mental Health Building
MILWAUKEE, WI (WTAQ-WRN) -- There's a new mental health center coming to Children's Hospital in Milwaukee. The hospital has announced plans to build a new comprehensive mental health treatment and res...
Aug 01, 2024
Fox Valley Metro Police Identify Suspect in Good Samaritan Attack
LITTLE CHUTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Nearly two months after a Good Samaritan in Little Chute was attacked while trying to help someone else, Fox Valley Metro Police have identified a suspect. The incident ...
Aug 01, 2024 Fox Valley Metro Police Department.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Batteries Plus Teams Up with Packers for Nationwide Battery Recycling Campaign
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Batteries Plus and the Green Bay Packers are joining forces to tackle battery recycling. Wisconsin-based Batteries Plus recently entered into negotiations with the U.S. De...
Aug 01, 2024 Batteries Plus is teaming up with the Green Bay Packers for a nationwide campaign encouraging battery recycling, Aug. 1, 2024.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Fresh Cheese Curds to Boost Resch Center and Expo Events
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Fresh cheese curds will now be available during live Ashwaubenon events. PMI Entertainment Group (PMI) has reached an agreement with Vern's Cheese to provide fresh chees...
Aug 01, 2024 Vern's Cheese (Photo courtesy of PMI Entertainment)
Storms Lead to Cancellation of some Outdoor Concerts at Mile of Music Thursday
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Thunderstorms forecast to move through the Fox Valley are putting a damper on the first night of Mile of Music. Festival organizers say they are calling off concerts set fo...
Aug 01, 2024 Mile of Music Festival in Appleton, August 6, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Ripon Fentanyl Overdose Death
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- One of five suspects charged after a man who overdosed on drugs was found dead, lying on a Ripon sidewalk, has plead guilty. Maison Springston, 18, plead guilty to first degree reckless...
Aug 01, 2024 Maison Springston (Fond du Lac Co. Jail)
