Category Archives: Local

Fox Valley Teens Continue Food Drive Tradition
GRAND CHUTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - What started out as a goal of one thousand items in 2019, has become a community-wide operation for a pair of Fox Valley teens. Over the years, 16-year-old Macy Hartjes a...
Robert Kennedy Nov 13, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

The Latest Toy For Wisconsin Deer Hunters
LAKEWOOD, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - As hunters get ready to head to the woods for Deer Hunt 2023, many are planning to approach the season in style, and in the Northwoods, a growing trend includes using elevat...
Robert Kennedy Nov 13, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Sunday Fire Shuts Ashwaubenon Eatery
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A day after providing free meals to Veterans, an Ashwaubenon restaurant is now expected to be closed for a while after a fire Sunday afternoon. Ashwaubenon Public Safety ...
Robert Kennedy Nov 13, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of Terry Lee

WPS With Tips For Safe, Energy-Efficient Home Heating
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Cooler temperatures mean it's time to turn on the heater in northeast Wisconsin. Wisconsin Public Service has advice on how to heat your home safely and energy efficiency...
Robert Kennedy Nov 12, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Packers Fall In Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH, PA, WTAQ) - The Green Bay Packers made it close and had several chances to take the lead late...but it was the Steelers coming up with the big plays at the end and hang on to beat the Pack...
Robert Kennedy Nov 12, 2023

The Face May Be Changing, But Sentiment Hasn't On Veterans Day
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The United State Marine Corps is celebrating its 248th birthday, followed by Veterans Day. Restaurants, businesses, organizations and schools are finding ways to honor t...
Rachel Charniak Nov 10, 2023

Kimberly Middle School Continues its Tradition of Honoring Veterans with Student-Led Tribute
KIMBERLY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A longstanding salute to service tradition carried on another year at an area middle school. J.R. Gerritts Middle School in Kimberly held its annual Veterans Day Program Fr...
Rachel Charniak Nov 10, 2023 J.R. Gerritts Middle School in Kimberly held its annual Veterans Day Program, November 10, 2023.
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Toys For Tots Kicks Off In Green Bay
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- The winter holidays bring the season of giving; and the 2023 Toys for Tots campaign in Green Bay is now officially underway. Toys for Tots collects new, unwrapped toys during t...
Rachel Charniak Nov 10, 2023 A selection of toys at the Salvation Army Christmas Distribution (Rob Sussman/WTAQ)

Oshkosh Area United Way Awards Grants to 45 Community Programs Making a Difference
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Oshkosh Area United Way (OAUW) awarded 45 community programs, including five new programs, with grants. The grants, funded by the annual OAUW Community Giving Campaign, ...
Rachel Charniak Nov 10, 2023 Oshkosh Area United Way.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Trafficking Teens from Oshkosh and Green Bay
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- A man was sentenced for sex trafficking two 15-year-olds from Oshkosh and Green Bay. Jaron Jay Jackson, 36, was sentenced to 20 years in prison, followed by 10 years of supervised relea...
Rachel Charniak Nov 10, 2023 Jaron Jay Jackson.
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