Category Archives: Local
Former Two Rivers Teacher Faces Child Abuse Charge for Allegedly Injuring Student
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A former Two Rivers teacher faces a physical abuse of a child charge for allegedly injuring a middle school student. Paul Gehrke, 49, had a court appearance Wednesday, wher...
Dec 20, 2023
Timber Rattlers' Zerjav Named Executive of the Year by Baseball America
GRAND CHUTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Baseball America has named the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers' Rob Zerjav its 2023 Minor League Executive of the Year. The magazine cited Zerjav's leadership of the Timber Ra...
Dec 20, 2023 Rob Zerjav, president, CEO and managing partner of Third Base Ventures, owner of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, Neuroscience Group Field and Fox Cities Stadium and the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders. (Photo courtesy Wisconsin Timber Rattlers)
Shop BIPOC Campaign Emphasizes Supporting Local Businesses for Unique Holiday Gifts
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Christmas is the perfect time to shop at local stores that offer one-of-a-kind gifts and experiences. An area organization is spreading the word about the importance of su...
Dec 20, 2023 PC: Fox 11 Online
Fox Locks Raising Money to Improve Portages Along System
LITTLE CHUTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Fundraising is underway to help improve waterway access and create better ways for boaters to portage along the Fox River Locks System. The project includes a matching ...
Dec 20, 2023 Little Chute dam over the Fox River, December 19, 2023.
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Man Accused of Killing Girlfriend's Cat Ruled Competent to Stand Trial
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A man who allegedly killed his girlfriend's cat because it wasn't letting him sleep is now competent to stand trial, a judge ruled Wednesday. Quinten Castro is charged with ...
Dec 20, 2023 Quinten Castro.
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Fire Damages Fond du Lac Home, One Resident Treated on Scene
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Investigators are working to determine the cause of a fire that damaged a Fond du Lac home Tuesday. Fond du Lac Fire Rescue was dispatched to a two-story single family r...
Dec 20, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Manitowoc County to Host 2025 PDGA U.S. Women's Disc Golf Championship
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Four Manitowoc County courses will host the 2025 PDGA's U.S. Women's Disc Golf Championship. The tournament will draw the top female disc golfers internationally to compete at Silver Cr...
Dec 20, 2023 PC: Fox 11 Online
UAW Local 578 Ratifies New Contract with Oshkosh Defense to Boost Wages
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Members of UAW Local 578 ratified a new contract with Oshkosh Defense Tuesday. The company issued this statement: "We worked with the UAW Local 578 bargaining committee to de...
Dec 20, 2023 Oshkosh Corp. logo
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Man Sentenced for Stabbing Outside Fond du Lac Bar
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Vickendrika Jones was sentenced to 19 years in prison for stabbing a man outside a bar. Jones, 32, was also placed on extended supervision for 20 years at Tuesday's sente...
Dec 20, 2023 Vickendrika Jones has been charged in connection with an Aug. 6, 2022, stabbing in Fond du Lac.
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UWO Belt Tightening Slashes Budget Deficit
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Over the last several months, UW-Oshkosh has had to make some difficult choices to tackle a budget deficit of $18 million. That deficit resulted in layoffs, furloughs and end...
Dec 20, 2023 UW Oshkosh
