Category Archives: Local

Man Extricated, Life-Flighted to Hospital after Outagamie County Crash
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Outagamie County Sheriff's Office says a man is in a Wisconsin hospital with critical injuries after a car crash in Outagamie County in the town of Maine. Saturday morning, deputies...
Rachel Charniak Jul 06, 2024 (Fox 11 Online)

Cleanup Underway in Manawa Following Flash Flooding and Dam Breach
MANAWA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A river flood warning remained in effect in Waupaca County, on Saturday, south of Manawa's breached dam, following Friday's heavy rainfall. While the dam didn't break, erosion...
Rachel Charniak Jul 06, 2024 A dam breach on Friday forced the evacuation of Manawa. By Saturday morning water had receded and cleanup was underway.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz Continues on Shawano Lake
SHAWANO COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- An effort continues to help stop the spread of aquatic invasive species in waterways around the Great Lakes. At the Shawano Lake County Park Boat Landing, conservatio...
Rachel Charniak Jul 05, 2024 Shawano Lake County Park boat landing informational sign, July 5, 2024.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Green Bay House Fire Caused by Careless Fireworks Disposal Displaces Nine
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Green Bay firefighters are reminding residents to properly dispose of their fireworks after an early morning house fire. Crews were called to a home at 2891 Manitowoc Road...
Rachel Charniak Jul 05, 2024

Flash Flood Emergency Issued for Manawa and Appleton
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Flash Flood Emergency has been issued for Manawa in Waupaca County and Appleton in Outagamie County. Thunderstorms moving across the area are producing heavy rain. Manawa Dam operator...
Rachel Charniak Jul 05, 2024 Flooded streets in New London, July 5, 2024.
PC: Fox 11 Online

New Trail in Door County will Aid in Public Safety
SISTER BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- A new trail from the intersection of Gateway Drive near STH 42 south to Northwoods Drive on State 57 is coming to Sister Bay. This after the village learned it was getting a $...
Rachel Charniak Jul 05, 2024

Delta Launches Special Nonstop Flights for Packers Fans to Game Cities
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Delta Airlines is adding special nonstop flights for Green Bay Packers fans this season. Delta is adding two nonstop flights from Green Bay's Austin Straubel International Airport for t...
Rachel Charniak Jul 05, 2024 PC: Fox 11 Online

No One Hurt in Manitowoc House Fire
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- No one was hurt in a Manitowoc house fire. It happened at 8:13 a.m. Friday in the 700 block of North 7th Street. A 911 call reported there was smoke and flames showing. Al...
Rachel Charniak Jul 05, 2024 Fire damages a home in the 700 block of North 7th Street in Manitowoc, July 5, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Manitowoc Fire Department)

Vehicle Crashes into Omro Home, Driver Sustains Minor Injuries
OMRO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A vehicle crashed into an Omro home on the Fourth of July. It happened around 10:23 p.m. on State Highway 21/Spruce St. at State Hwy 116/West River Drive. Police say the driver...
Rachel Charniak Jul 05, 2024 MWC

Appleton House Fire Causes $25,000 in Damage
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Appleton Fire Department says a house fire caused $25,000 in damage. Crews were called to the 1600 block of E. Lindbergh St. Thursday night. The call indicated there wa...
Rachel Charniak Jul 05, 2024 PHOTO: Appleton Fire

