Category Archives: Local

3 Northeast Wisconsin Entities Honored for Sustainability, Energy Efficiency Initiatives
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Three entities in Northeast Wisconsin are among 10 recipients being recognized for their energy efficiency and sustainability efforts of 2024 Energy Efficiency Excellence Awards. The an...
Rachel Charniak Jun 28, 2024 Kaysun Corporation in Manitowoc receives Focus on Energy's Efficiency Excellence Award, June 12, 2024.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Menominee Indian School District Names New Superintendent
KESHENA (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Menominee Indian School District has named its new superintendent. Marcus Denny will take over the role from retiring superintendent, Wendell Wauku. Denny, a Menominee Triba...
Rachel Charniak Jun 28, 2024 Marcus Denny (Photo courtesy of Menominee Indian School District)

Early Morning Appleton Apartment fire Causes $50,000 in Damages
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A fire caused about $50,000 worth of damage at an Appleton apartment building. Crews were called around 3:30 a.m. Friday to the 3200 block of East Parkside Boulevard for a ...
Rachel Charniak Jun 28, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Green Bay Is Going To The Dogs
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - New additions to a downtown Green Bay dog park are enhancing the space for both people and pooches. Vital Essentials Dog Park, located in Green Bay's Broadway District, unv...
Robert Kennedy Jun 28, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Menasha Cuts Ribbon On New, Inclusive Playground
MENASHA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A new inclusive playground at Jefferson Park, designed with Menasha's motto in mind, is officially open to visitors. Community members gathered Thursday for a ribbon cutting ...
Robert Kennedy Jun 28, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Miron Construction "Build Like a Girl" Event in Menasha
MENASHA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- It's a campaign designed to attract females to work in the field of construction. The annual "Build Like a Girl" event wrapped up Thursday afternoon at Miron Construction in...
Rachel Charniak Jun 27, 2024 Carpentry is part of the Build Like a Girl event at Miron Construction in Menasha, June 27, 2024.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Oneida Nation Follows National Gaming Trend
ONEIDA (WTAQ-WLUK) -- You don't need us to tell you even if you go home from the casino with less money in your pocket than when you came, there's still a winner. And in 2023, the Indian gaming indust...
Rachel Charniak Jun 27, 2024

Neenah City Attorney Pleads Not Guilty to Charges he Sexually Assaulted Wife
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Neenah City Attorney David Rashid pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges he sexually assaulted his wife. No trial date was set. Rashid returns to court Aug. 5 on two counts ...
Rachel Charniak Jun 27, 2024 Neenah City Attorney David Rashid made an initial court appearance on charges he sexually assaulted his wife, May 13, 2024.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Green Bay Officials Urge Safety for Boats and Fireworks for Fourth of July Festivities
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Ahead of the upcoming Fourth of July celebrations, the Green Bay Police Department and Green Bay Metro fire want to remind the public about proper boat and firework safety...
Rachel Charniak Jun 27, 2024 Boats docked at the South Bay Marina. June 27, 2024.
PC: Fox 11 Online

One Dead, Two Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash in Brown County
TOWN OF SCOTT, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- One person is dead and two others injured after a crash Thursday in Brown County. Shortly after 12:15 p.m., several agencies responded to a two-vehicle crash with inju...
Rachel Charniak Jun 27, 2024 Brown County Sheriff's Office. (IMAGE: Courtesy of Fox 11 WLUK)

