Category Archives: Local

OSHA Inspection of Tigerton Lumber Company Finds Safety Violations
TIGERTON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A federal inspection of a Shawano County sawmill resulted in $283,608 in proposed safety penalties. OSHA's July 2023 follow-up inspection of Tigerton Lumber Company alleges...
Rachel Charniak Jan 09, 2024 Fox Valley roofing contractor faces over $140,000 in fines for alleged OSHA violation.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Neenah Police Department Mourns Loss of K9 Officer
NEENAH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Neenah Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its K9 officers. K9 Bobby passed away peacefully Monday morning at his home with his handler by his side after a s...
Rachel Charniak Jan 09, 2024 K9 Bobby.
PC: Neenah Police Department

Appleton Woman Charged with Producing, Distributing Child Pornography
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- A woman from Appleton has been charged with the production and distribution of child sexual abuse material, officials said Monday. A federal criminal complaint accuses Charlotta Belgum,...
Rachel Charniak Jan 09, 2024 Charlotta Belgum, 38, of Appleton, has been charged with the production and distribution of child sexual abuse material. (Photo courtesy: Brown County Jail)

Packers Fans Plan Their Travel Itinerary
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - With the Packers punching their ticket to the playoffs, fans are trying to do the same. Packers fans are beginning to anticipate how much it would cost to watch the Green a...
Robert Kennedy Jan 09, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

De Pere School Board Approves April Referendum
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The school board for the Unified School District of De Pere voted Monday night to approve the scheduling of a referendum to exceed the spending levy cap. When placed on the A...
Robert Kennedy Jan 09, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Northeast Wisconsin Prepares for Winter Storm
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, WI (WTAQ) -- For the first time in a long time; northeast Wisconsin will see significant snowfall. Snow will begin before sunrise on Tuesday and will be steady all day, with the heav...
Rachel Charniak Jan 08, 2024 (File Photo)

Motorist with Probationary License Pulled over in Winnebago County for Driving 119 mph
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Wisconsin State Patrol is using a recent traffic stop to remind motorists of the penalties that come with excessive speeding. According to a Facebook post Monday, a trooper in Winne...
Rachel Charniak Jan 08, 2024

Appleton Public Library Opens its Doors at New Temporary Location
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Appleton Public Library welcomed visitors to its new, albeit temporary, home on E. College Avenue Monday. Renovations continue to move forward at the library's expandin...
Rachel Charniak Jan 08, 2024 The Appleton Public Library opened its doors at its new temporary space, Jan. 8, 2024.
PC: Fox 11 Online

American Red Cross Facing 'Urgent Need for Donations'
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years. Blood and platelet donors are urged ...
Rachel Charniak Jan 08, 2024 PC: American Red Cross

Packers and Sargento Foods' Touchdowns for Hunger Continues into the Postseason
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- With the Green Bay Packers in the postseason, they can continue to make a difference for those in need. The Touchdowns for Hunger initiative between the Packers and Sargen...
Rachel Charniak Jan 08, 2024 PC: Fox 11 Online

