Category Archives: Local

Early Bird Migration in Green Bay Area Features Robins, Cranes, and Swans
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- With temperatures looking a lot like spring, and maybe even summer, some signs of the season are making appearances in nature. That includes an American Robin spotted Tues...
Rachel Charniak Mar 13, 2024 The DNR is now accepting artwork entries for the 2022 Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp design contests. Shown here is the 2021 Waterfowl Stamp winning artwork by Caleb Metrich of Lake Tomahawk. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR

Sheboygan Police Investigating at Least 12 Vandalism Incidents, Seeking Tips from Public
SHEBOYGAN, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- At least a dozen homes and vehicles were vandalized overnight in Sheboygan. Around 3 a.m. Tuesday, law enforcement began receiving reports of graffiti done in red and blac...
Rachel Charniak Mar 13, 2024 Sheboygan police are investigating at least 12 vandalism incidents that occurred March 12, 2024. (Photo courtesy: Sheboygan Police Department)

Five New Businesses Planned for Former Sears Site in Green Bay
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Five new businesses are planned for the former site of Sears on Green Bay's west side. The developer hasn't revealed which businesses will be going in yet, but they will l...
Rachel Charniak Mar 13, 2024 City of Green Bay

Community Debates Green Bay School District's Proposed Building Consolidations
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The public is beginning to weigh in on what the future makeup of Green Bay's public schools could be. A pair of meetings were held Tuesday where people voiced their opinio...
Rachel Charniak Mar 13, 2024 Green Bay Area Public School District building. (IMAGE: Courtesy of Fox 11 WLUK)

Ben Chan Talks Comeback Victory in first 'Jeopardy!' Tournament of Champions Finals Game
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Question: This person was the winner of the first game of this season's "Jeopardy!" Tournament of Champions finals. The answer: Who is Ben Chan? This Green Bay native and St. Norbert Co...
Rachel Charniak Mar 13, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of Jeopardy

Elijah Vue's Disappearance Hits 3 Weeks, Donations Being Collected to Aid Search Efforts
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Tuesday marks three weeks since 3-year old Elijah Vue was reported missing from a Two Rivers apartment. Law enforcement continues to work the case as dozens of voluntee...
Rachel Charniak Mar 13, 2024 A sign for missing three-year-old Elijah Vue at the Mikadow Theatre in Manitowoc on Sunday, February 25, 2024.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Cost of Green Bay's Shipyard up to $24 Million as Phase 1 Construction Nears Completion
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The budget for the public portion of Green Bay's Shipyard site is going up to $24 million, up from $10 million when the project's development agreement was originally reac...
Rachel Charniak Mar 13, 2024 A rendering for the proposed Shipyard area on Green Bay's near west side.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Denmark Connects to Central Brown County Water Authority for Quality Dupply
DENMARK, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- There's new water on tap in Denmark. The village celebrated Tuesday its new water supply from the Central Brown County Water Authority's water distribution system. The syste...
Rachel Charniak Mar 12, 2024 PC: Fox 11 Online

Wello Receives Grant to Expand Produce Access
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ) -- Green Bay based Wello has announced that the organization was one of nine recipients chosen by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)...
Rachel Charniak Mar 12, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Fire Danger Across Wisconsin is High due to Warm Temps, Wind, and Little Precipitation
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- A mild winter has led to an early start to fire season in Wisconsin. Fire danger across the state is listed as high and burn restrictions are in place. From fields to the woods to drivi...
Rachel Charniak Mar 12, 2024 Smokey Bear sign in Oconto Falls lists the local fire danger as "high."
PC: Fox 11 Online

