Category Archives: Local

Oshkosh Park Reopens After Archaeological Work
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Menominee Park's Pratt Trail has fully reopened to the public -- with the remains of a Native American village preserved underneath. The road had been closed since last Augu...
Rachel Charniak Jul 01, 2024 Archeological work is underway at Menominee Park in Oshkosh after it was confirmed a historically significant Native American village site was beneath the road bed, October 9, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Packers HOF Exhibit Lays Out History of The NFL Draft
GREEN BAY, WI (WATQ-WLUK) -- With the NFL Draft coming to Green Bay next year, the Packers Hall of Fame is offering a new exhibit for visitors to learn more about the event's history. Fans can view a ...
Rachel Charniak Jul 01, 2024 The Packers Hall of Fame (Fox 11 Online)

Elijah Vue's Mother to Change her Plea in Missing Child Case
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The mother of missing 3-year-old Elijah Vue plans to change her plea in her child neglect case, her attorney said Monday. A judge set Katrina Baur's plea hearing for July ...
Rachel Charniak Jul 01, 2024 PHOTO: Manitowoc County Court

Nonprofits Receive ARPA Funds for Mental Health and Housing
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Two nonprofits in Outagamie County received their American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund checks Monday. The county awarded $1,500,000 to Pillars Inc. and $750,000 to NEW Ment...
Rachel Charniak Jul 01, 2024 Pillars Inc. receives an ARPA check from Outagamie County, July 1, 2024.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Oshkosh Officials Warn of Spike in Fireworks Injuries
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Oshkosh Fire and Police Departments would like to remind you to play it safe with fireworks this Independence Day. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (C...
Rachel Charniak Jul 01, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Neenah Animal Shelter Cuts Ribbon on New Facility
NEENAH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- It's being called a milestone for the community. "This is excitement. It's relief that it's finally here, and in some ways, it's like, pinch me that it's real. That after all...
Rachel Charniak Jul 01, 2024 Ribbon cutting for the new Neenah Animal Shelter, June 28, 2024.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Another Community With Public School Challenges
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - It's a problem that school districts across the state and country are dealing with: declining enrollment. The Manitowoc Public School District (MPSD) is no different. Last ...
Robert Kennedy Jul 01, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

One Week Later And Storm Clean-up Continues
MENOMINEE COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Residents and property owners in Menominee County continue to clean up after storms from nearly one week ago. What should've been a weekend filled with summer fun an...
Robert Kennedy Jul 01, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

No One Hurt In FDL Fire
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ) - A fire early Sunday morning in Fond du Lac destroyed a garage, two vehicles and did damage to other nearby vehicles and garages. According to Battalion Chief Joe Maramonte wit...
Robert Kennedy Jul 01, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

One Dead in Two-Car Accident in Sheboygan County
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY (WLUK) -- The Sheboygan County Sheriff's Office says one person is dead after a two-car accident Sunday in Plymouth. Shortly after 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, officials say they were called ...
Rob Sussman Jun 30, 2024 (Sheboygan County Sheriff's Office)

