Category Archives: Local

Fox River Locks in Appleton's Flats to Remain Closed Until June
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Repairs to an Appleton lock will not be completed by this weekend as planned, meaning four locks in the Fox River flats are not expected to open until next month. Construct...
Rachel Charniak May 21, 2024 Appleton Lock four on Fox River, May 15, 2018.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Ex-School Resource Officer Pleads Not Guilty to Alleged Inappropriate Student Relationship
WARNING: Some readers may find the content of this story disturbing. WEST BEND, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A former Washington County school resource officer pleaded not guilty Tuesday to having an inappropriat...
Rachel Charniak May 21, 2024

Green Bay's City Council Makes Decisions on Luxury Apartments, Affordable Homes for Vets
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A proposal for luxury apartments in Green Bay's downtown will be moving forward, while a plan to build affordable homes for veterans in need has hit a snag. Downtown luxur...
Rachel Charniak May 21, 2024 City of Green Bay

Appleton Business Fire Causes $250,000 in Damages
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A business fire caused about $250,000 worth of damage in Appleton. Around 11:30 a.m., crews were dispatched to a structure fire in the 800 block of N. Meade Street Tuesday....
Rachel Charniak May 21, 2024 Appleton Fire Department (Fox 11 Online)

Jury Convicts Man in 1988 Fox Valley Murder and Assault
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - An Outagamie County jury convicted Gene Meyer Tuesday for the 1988 murder of Betty Rolf. Meyer, 68, of Washington state, is charged with first-degree murder and first-degree...
Rachel Charniak May 21, 2024

Oshkosh Public Works Seeks Resident Feedback
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) -- Oshkosh Public Works wants to hear from you. About a year and half ago ago, the department launched an intensive information and education campaign to help the public better unde...
Rachel Charniak May 21, 2024 City of Oshkosh

Menasha Corporation Marks 175th Anniversary with $6 Million in Community Grants
NEENAH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A company with Fox Valley roots for 175 years is giving back to the community. As part of its 175th anniversary, Menasha Corporation says it will grant $6 million to nonprofi...
Rachel Charniak May 21, 2024 The Menasha Corporation in Neenah celebrates its 175th anniversary by donating $6 million to nonprofits. May 21, 2024.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Hyatt Regency, KI Convention Center in Downtown Green Bay Sold
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Downtown Green Bay's Hyatt Regency and KI Convention Center have been sold. Everwood Capital Partners says it has bought the properties from Hyatt Hotels Corporation. The ...
Rachel Charniak May 21, 2024 Hyatt Regency Green Bay (Photo courtesy Vagus PR)

New Search and Rescue Boat at Suamico Fire Department
SUAMICO, WI (WTAQ) -- The Suamico Fire Department as a new tool in their toolbox. Suamico Fire Chief, Joe Bertler, says they've been working to get a new search and rescue boat like this for years. It...
Rachel Charniak May 21, 2024 PC: Fox 11 Online

Craftoberfest Returns to Resch Expo with Unlimited Craft Beverage Sampling
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The largest craft beverage sampling event returns to the Resch Expo this fall. Craftoberfest is set for Saturday, Oct. 5 from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Guests will have unlimited ...
Rachel Charniak May 21, 2024 Craftoberfest (Courtesy of PMI Entertainment)

