Category Archives: Local

Fire Damages Attic of Howard Home
HOWARD, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Fire caused an estimated $40,000 in damage to a home and its contents in Howard Thursday night. Firefighters say they were called to a home in the 1800 block of Glenview Aven...
Rachel Charniak Jan 05, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Authorities Looking for More Witnesses to Come Forward in Fond du Lac County Fatal Crash
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Though the Fond Du Lac county Sheriff and District Attorney have some information regarding what happened in the town of Auburn last weekend, they're still looking for m...
Rachel Charniak Jan 05, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

"Pay Attention To What Your Body Is Telling You"
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney is speaking out about the lessons he insights he gained from a recent health scare. The message he's now trying to spread ...
Robert Kennedy Jan 05, 2024 PHOTO: Facebook

Winter Park Near Kewaunee Making Snow for Winter Recreation
KEWAUNEE COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- What do you get when you mix high-pressured water, some compressed air and a bit of cold temperatures? Conditions that are just right to "make" snow. It may be the a...
Rachel Charniak Jan 04, 2024 Winter Park near Kewaunee, January 4, 2024.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Congressman Mike Gallagher Talks Border Security and the 2024 Election
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The Whitewater Police Chief is asking President Biden for help in dealing with the influx of migrants in his community. The request comes as the senate inches closer to a bor...
Rachel Charniak Jan 04, 2024

Family of World War II Veteran from Neenah Receives Posthumous Medals
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A late Northeast Wisconsin veteran who served his country for more than 15 years was honored Thursday with four posthumous medals. Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) presented the d...
Rachel Charniak Jan 04, 2024 Rep. Mike Gallagher presented the family of a late Northeast Wisconsin veteran who served his country for more than 15 years with four posthumous medals, Jan. 4, 2024.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Oconto County Public Health Offering Discounted Radon Tests
OCONTO COUNTY, WI (WTAQ) -- Oconto County Public Health is lowering the price of radon tests to encourage Oconto County residents to test for radon gas in their homes. Radon is a radioactive gas from ...
Rachel Charniak Jan 04, 2024 Oconto County Sign (PC: Fox 11 Online)

Plea Deal Possible for Man Accused in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash in Green Bay
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A plea bargain is being proposed for a man who was allegedly driving drunk when he hit and killed a 73-year-old woman crossing the street in Green Bay. Trevor Scheel, 23, ...
Rachel Charniak Jan 04, 2024 Trevor Scheel leaves a Brown County courtroom Jan. 4, 2024.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Begin Tracing your Family History for Free with a Visit to Your Local Library
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Maybe this is the year you start the process of tracing your family roots. The Brown County Library is making it easy and free with their Genealogy 101 series. Let the exp...
Rachel Charniak Jan 04, 2024 Brown County Library Logo

Former Shawano County Campground Owner Ruled Competent to Stand Trial
SHAWANO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Former campground owner Ann Retzlaff is mentally competent to stand trial on charges stemming from a 2021 traffic stop in Shawano County, a judge ruled Thursday. Marathon Co...
Rachel Charniak Jan 04, 2024 Ann Retzlaff appears before Marathon County court via Zoom, October 2, 2023.
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