Category Archives: Local

Three pricing options for Marinette City Hall and police department project revealed
MARINETTE, WI (WTAQ-WTAQ-WLUK) - The future of City Hall and the Police Department will be discussed by the City Council Wednesday, as the city reviews new information from a construction company. Mar...
Rachel Charniak Jan 13, 2026 A rendering of the proposed Marinette City Hall and Police Department, 2026. (Image courtesy of Marinette/The Boldt Company)

4 Green Bay elementary schools to host farewell open houses before closing at end of year
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Community members will have a chance to say goodbye to four Green Bay elementary schools that are set to close this spring. The Green Bay Area Public School District is ho...
Rachel Charniak Jan 13, 2026 Green Bay Area Public School District building. (IMAGE: Courtesy of Fox 11 WLUK)

Menasha school district's $6 million referendum to appear on April 2026 ballot
MENASHA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Menasha residents will have a referendum question on their ballots this spring. On Monday night, the Menasha Joint School District Board of Education approved an operational...
Rachel Charniak Jan 13, 2026 Menasha Joint School District.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Online Q&A provides updates on Neshotah Beach Pavilion renovation project
TWO RIVERS, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Plans are coming together to renovate a popular beach pavilion along the lakeshore. The city of Two Rivers put together an online Q&A that answers many of the questio...
Rachel Charniak Jan 13, 2026

Appleton airport director explains how Allegiant's purchase of Sun Country will impact ATW
GREENVILLE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Minnesota-based Sun Country Airlines is being acquired by Allegiant Airlines in a $1.5 billion deal. Appleton International Airport (ATW) offers service from both carrier...
Rachel Charniak Jan 13, 2026 An Allegiant airplane at the Appleton International Airport May 12, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Oneida Nation issues PSA about ICE encounters after Minnesota tribal members are detained
ONEIDA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A social media post from the Oneida Nation Sunday described how tribal members should handle potential ICE encounters. The Facebook post includes tips for interactions with f...
Rachel Charniak Jan 13, 2026

Company discontinues possible AI data center project in Greenleaf after community backlash
WRIGHTSTOWN, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Plans for a potential artificial intelligence data center in Northeast Wisconsin are being discontinued. The site in question was in the Greenleaf area, with Highway 32 ...
Rachel Charniak Jan 13, 2026 FOX 11 has learned plans for a potential data center project in Greenleaf are being discontinued. Jan. 12, 2026.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Retiring Gov. Evers lays out goals for 2026, asks lawmakers to work together for Wisconsin
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- As he kicks off his final year in office, Governor Tony Evers says there is still much work to be done and a lot he wants to accomplish. Evers held a news conference to lay ...
Rachel Charniak Jan 13, 2026 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Judge denies plea deal, won't delay trial of Manitowoc man charged in great-nephew's death
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A judge rejected a third attempt at a plea deal Monday for Timothy Hauschultz, the man who allegedly ordered the punishment which led to the 2018 death of his great-nephew...
Rachel Charniak Jan 12, 2026 Timothy Hauschultz in Manitowoc County court, February 24, 2025.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Complaint: Oshkosh man says he fatally shot his boyfriend during fight about paying bills
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Willie Rollins confessed to police he shot and killed his longtime boyfriend during an argument about finances and paying bills, according to a complaint filed Monday. Rolli...
Rachel Charniak Jan 12, 2026 Willie Rollins appears in court, Jan. 12, 2026.
PC: Fox 11 Online

