Category Archives: Local

Dog Killed in Sheboygan County House Fire
TOWN OF HOLLAND, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- One dog is dead after a house fire in Sheboygan County. Around 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, the Sheboygan County Emergency Communications Department received a 911 call from...
Rachel Charniak May 30, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Family of Man Killed by Appleton Police Officer Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The family of a man shot and killed by an Appleton police officer has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in federal court. The estate of Daniel Pesavento filed suit last week ag...
Rachel Charniak May 30, 2024 Appleton police respond to an incident on the 1500 block of Birchwood Avenue in Appleton Aug. 12, 2022.
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Green Bay and Appleton School Districts to Offer Free Summer Meals to Kids
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Two Northeast Wisconsin school districts will be offering free meals to students this summer. The Green Bay area and Appleton Area school districts will be offering meals to those 18 an...
Rachel Charniak May 30, 2024 PC: Fox 11 Online

A Rush To The River Brings A Warning
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - After a stretch of rainy days, on Wednesday, many Green Bay residents were able to experience the weather they were hoping for on Memorial Day. "Summer's in full swing," Fr...
Robert Kennedy May 30, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Play Ball ! Small Town Celebrates The Return Of Its Diamond
AMBERG, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A small town in Marinette County celebrated the revitalization of its ball diamond by playing the first game on the field in over a quarter century. On Wednesday, the 8U Wausa...
Robert Kennedy May 30, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Cruise Ship Viking Octantis Brings Boost to Algoma Economy
ALGOMA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- It's a chance to see what experts call the largest fresh water system on the planet, the Great Lakes. "We were looking for a fun tour, that was kind of domestic. And we found...
Rachel Charniak May 29, 2024 Cruise ship Viking Octantis anchored in Lake Michigan off Algoma, May 29, 2024.
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World-Renowned Composer Collaborates with Green Bay Band Students to Create Musical Piece
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A collection of Green Bay students, led by a world-renowned composer and conductor, performed an original musical work Wednesday that they helped to inspire. Band students...
Rachel Charniak May 29, 2024 Band students from West High School and Franklin Middle School worked with world-renowned composer and conductor Brian Balmages to premiere his latest piece titled "Hope Ahead."
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Surveillance Video of Suamico Burglary Released, Public Asked to Help Identify Suspect
SUAMICO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Brown County Sheriff's Office is asking the public to help identify a suspect who burglarized a Suamico business. Officials say the burglary occurred in the early mornin...
Rachel Charniak May 29, 2024 The Brown County Sheriff's Office is asking the public to help identify a suspect who burglarized a Suamico business on May 13, 2024. (Photo courtesy: BCSO)

City Stadium Automotive Continues Pipeline to Industry in Need of Skilled Workers
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- High school graduations are happening across our area, and some students already have a head start in their desired field of work. The Green Bay Area Public School Distric...
Rachel Charniak May 29, 2024 2024 graduates of the City Stadium Automotive Program: Diego Nuno Delgadillo, Eduardo Salazar Garcia Jr, Jonathon Sellers, Lucky Vang, and Lazaro Vega Castillo.
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Brown County Parks Department Waives Daily Fees for County Park Trails this Weekend
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- In celebration of National Trails Day, the Brown County Parks Department is offering free usage of its county trails this weekend. Daily fees will be waived Saturday an...
Rachel Charniak May 29, 2024 People bike on the Fox River Trail Sept. 29, 2022.
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