Category Archives: Local

Oshkosh North honors alum and NBA All-Star Tyrese Haliburton with Hall of Fame induction
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- He may now be an NBA All-Star, but Tyrese Haliburton got his start at Oshkosh North High School. Haliburton, who led the Spartans' boys basketball team to a state championsh...
Rachel Charniak Feb 06, 2026 Oshkosh North honors alum and NBA All-Star Tyrese Haliburton with a Hall of Fame induction, Feb. 5, 2026.
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Wisconsin lawmakers respond to Trump's calls to nationalize elections
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- There's concern from both political parties after President Donald Trump called this week for the nationalizing of American elections. Trump made the comment originally while on a podca...
Rachel Charniak Feb 06, 2026 A roll of "I voted" stickers is ready for voters at Union Congregational Church in Green Bay during the spring primary election Feb. 15, 2022.
PC: Fox 11 Online

An Offbeat Valentine's Day in Northeast Wisconsin
(WTAQ) -- Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Some couples may have a tradition of exchanging cards, flowers, or candy. So what do you do when you want to keep that tradition alive, but also ma...
Rachel Charniak Feb 06, 2026 Flowers from Daisy's Bloom Bar.
PC: WTAQ

Shawano police warn of phone scam
SHAWANO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- If you get a phone call claiming you have an active warrant or you need to make a payment to law enforcement, it's a scam, Shawano police say. The police department says the...
Rachel Charniak Feb 05, 2026 WPS scam alert. Image courtesy: Wisconsin Public Service

Grand Chute arrest nets Oshkosh burglary, theft suspect; stolen items found in vehicle
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Police arrested a man tied to a string of crimes in Oshkosh. Police accuse the 35-year-old man of committing two instances of retail thefts and a burglary all on the same da...
Rachel Charniak Feb 05, 2026

Hobart appeals ruling allowing Oneida to put 499 acres into trust
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Village of Hobart filed an appeal this week in Chicago federal court, challenging a ruling permitting the Oneida Nation to place land into trust status. The Department of Interior g...
Rachel Charniak Feb 05, 2026 The village of Hobart is looking to build a new municipal center by 2028. The new center would house the village offices, police department and eventually the public works department. Sept. 5, 2025.
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Two Rivers seeks public input on redeveloping old Hamilton Manufacturing Company site
TWO RIVERS, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Two Rivers is trying to figure out what to do with some prime downtown real estate. On Wednesday, city officials held the first of a series of public input meetings regar...
Rachel Charniak Feb 05, 2026 The old Hamilton Manufacturing Company site in Two Rivers, Feb. 4, 2026.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Neenah Police wear special America's 250th birthday badges in 2026
NEENAH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Freedom is one of America's founding ideals. And since our country was founded, we've entrusted local police departments to protect the various freedoms we enjoy. As Officers...
Rachel Charniak Feb 05, 2026 Neenah police officers began wearing special badges on Jan.1, 2026 to mark the 250th birthday of America (Neenah Police Dept.)

2 arrested after high-speed police pursuits in Brown, Fond du Lac counties
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Two people are in custody following police chases in a pair of Northeast Wisconsin counties. At approximately 4:35 p.m. Wednesday, the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office was notified o...
Rachel Charniak Feb 05, 2026 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Projects on I-41 and interchange ramps to impact travel on Green Bay's west side
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is alerting motorists about four construction projects that will affect travel on the west side of Green Bay. Officials say the ...
Rachel Charniak Feb 05, 2026 Road Work (file photo)

