Category Archives: Local

Man Pleads Not Guilty in Fatal I-41 Crash
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The driver who allegedly caused a fatal crash on Interstate 41 pleaded not guilty Monday. Jeffrey Wolfe, 55, is charged with homicide by negligent operation of a vehicle fo...
Rachel Charniak Feb 26, 2024 Jeffrey Wolfe is charged with homicide by negligent operation of a vehicle for a fatal crash in Appleton on Interstate 41. (Photo courtesy Outagamie County Sheriff's Office)

Dog Shot in Face in Shawano County Recovering at Foster Home, 'Feeling Better Every Day'
SHAWANO COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- More than two weeks after suffering multiple gunshot wounds to the face, a dog in Shawano County is making progress in her healing journey. In a series of Facebook po...
Rachel Charniak Feb 26, 2024 Atley, a dog who suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the face in Shawano County, is recovering at her foster home and making progress, Feb. 26, 2024. (Photo courtesy: Shawano County Humane Society)

Public Hearing Set to Discuss Proposed Changes to Oshkosh's GO Transit Bus Routes, Costs
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A public hearing is scheduled allowing residents in the Greater Oshkosh area to provide input on proposed changes to a public transportation service. GO Transit is encouragi...
Rachel Charniak Feb 26, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Door County Candle Company's Ukraine Fundraiser Marks Two Years
STURGEON BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Monday marks the two-year anniversary since a Door County company began raising money and support for Ukraine. After Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, it took ab...
Rachel Charniak Feb 26, 2024 The Door County Candle Company is making special Ukraine candles to help raise money to help the victims of violence, February 28, 2022.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Trial Set for Grand Chute Town Board Member Accused of Improper Bidding
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- After the state Court of Appeals denied a request by prosecutors to review an issue before trial, Grand Chute Supervisor Ronald Wolff will go to trial Wednesday on allegati...
Rachel Charniak Feb 26, 2024 Grand Chute Town Hall.
PC: Fox 11 Online

City of Green Bay to Update Comprehensive Plan
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- The City of Green Bay is kicking off of the planning process to update the City's Comprehensive Plan. Green Bay's new Comprehensive Plan will serve as the City's official guide...
Rachel Charniak Feb 26, 2024 City of Green Bay

Mother, Boyfriend Formally Charged in Elijah Vue Case
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The mother of missing 3-year-old Elijah Vue was formally charged with child neglect and obstruction Monday morning. Jesse Vang, a man prosecutors have said the boy was sen...
Rachel Charniak Feb 26, 2024 Katrina Baur, left, and Jesse Vang appear in Manitowoc County court via video conference Feb. 26, 2024, in connection with the search for Elijah Vue.
PC: Fox 11 Online

How Appleton Plans To Boost Nightlife Safety
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Appleton city leaders are looking at ways to make nightlife safer in the wake of incidents involving firearms and disturbances. The Appleton Common Council will review reco...
Rachel Charniak Feb 26, 2024 The 100 block of S. Walnut Street in Appleton is closed off Dec. 24, 2023, as police investigate a fatal shooting.
PC: Fox 11 Online

UW-Green Bay Names First New Residence Hall in a Decade after Gerald 'Cort' Condon Jr.
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- UW-Green Bay has announced the name of its first new residence hall in more than 12 years. Cort Condon Hall, currently under construction, is named after Gerald C. "Cort" ...
Rachel Charniak Feb 26, 2024 The new Cort Condon Hall under construction on the UW-Green Bay campus, February 2024. (Photo courtesy of UW-Green Bay)

Explore Career Possibilities at Fox Valley Technical College's Spring Open House
GRAND CHUTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Fox Valley Technical College is ready to welcome you to their Spring Open House. The Spring Open House will be held on Tuesday, February 27 from 3-6 p.m. The event allow...
Rachel Charniak Feb 26, 2024

