Category Archives: Local

Man Suffers 'Substantial Injuries' in North Fond du Lac Beating, Strong-Armed Robbery
NORTH FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Police in North Fond du Lac are investigating a "strong armed robbery" that left a man with serious injuries. Around 8:05 p.m. Monday, the Fond du Lac County Dispa...
Rachel Charniak May 01, 2024 PC: Fox 11 Online

Officer Ruled Justified in Green Bay Shootout; Gunman Died by Suicide
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A police officer was justified in shooting at a gunman in February, the Brown County district attorney has ruled. The gunman, Steve Evaristo Ventura, 40, died by suicide a...
Rachel Charniak May 01, 2024 Law enforcement agencies are gathered in an area near Green Ridge and Open Gate Trail in Green Bay, February 23, 2024.
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Oshkosh Prepares for Property Revaluation in 2024
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Oshkosh residents will soon be receiving notices of assessment in their mailboxes. The city of Oshkosh Assessor's Office is conducting a revaluation of all properties in 202...
Rachel Charniak May 01, 2024 City of Oshkosh

Sting Cancer Celebrates Two Decades of Dedicated Community Support in Wisconsin
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A cancer awareness group is celebrating 20 years of community support. Sting Cancer was started in 2004 by Nick Nesvacil of Green Bay. "I'm a brain cancer survivor and I...
Rachel Charniak May 01, 2024 Nick Nesvacil, the founder of Sting Cancer, encourages everyone to wear something yellow in honor of those with and are affected by cancer, May 1, 2024.
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Neenah City Attorney on Leave in Wake of Criminal Charges
NEENAH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- City attorney David Rashid has been placed on administrative leave following the filing of three criminal counts against him. "As this is an open investigation, it would be i...
Rachel Charniak May 01, 2024 Neenah City Hall, seen March 30, 2020.
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Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh Ready to Showcase new Spaces with Ribbon Cutting
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh is holding a ribbon cutting and open house on Sunday, May 5 to show off its recently-completed construction. The completed projects inclu...
Rachel Charniak May 01, 2024 PC: Fox 11 Online

On Broadway, Inc. Announces Artist Lineup for Free Summer Music Series in Green Bay
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- From indie pop and LatinX to Native Americana and country bluegrass, this summer's Levitt AMP Green Bay Music Series will have a little bit of everything. On Broadway, Inc...
Rachel Charniak May 01, 2024 On Broadway, Inc. unveils the 2024 artist lineup for the Levitt AMP Green Bay Music Series, April 30, 2024.
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Green Bay School Board Goes To Plan C For Boundary Changes, Consolidation
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - After their first two boundary change proposals were met with lackluster public support, the Green Bay Area Public School District (GBAPS) presented "Scenario C" of their p...
Robert Kennedy May 01, 2024 Print

Retired St. Norbert College Professor to Give Commencement Speech, get Honorary Doctorate
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A retired St. Norbert College professor will speak during the institution's spring Commencement ceremony and receive an honorary doctorate, officials announced Tuesday. Paul...
Rachel Charniak Apr 30, 2024 Professor emeritus Paul Wadell will speak during St. Norbert College's spring Commencement ceremony and receive an honorary doctorate. (Photo courtesy: St. Norbert College)

Inland Lakes Sport Fishing Season Preview from Oconto County
OCONTO COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- With the opening of the 2024 inland sport fishing season quickly approaching, many are getting ready for Saturday. But the recent relatively mild winter season is stil...
Rachel Charniak Apr 30, 2024 Maiden Lake Boat Landing pier in Oconto County, April 30, 2024.
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