Category Archives: Local

"Buckle Up Phone Down" Campaign Having An Impact
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - October 25 is "Buckle Up - Phone Down Day." The Wisconsin Department of Transportation marking the occasion with a news conference at Green Bay's East High School. In the t...
Rachel Charniak Oct 25, 2023 WI DOT hosts a news conference about "Buckle Up Phone Down" day at Green Bay's East High School.
PC: Fox 11 Online

East River Trail Revitalization
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The city of Green Bay has unveiled a new canoe and kayak launch at St. George Street on the city's east side. It's just one part of a larger project to connect the East Ri...
Rachel Charniak Oct 25, 2023 People on their kayaks along the East River.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Green Bay House Fire Causes $60K in Damage, two Firefighters Sustain Minor Injuries
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A house fire on Green Bay's east side Wednesday morning resulted in approximately $60,000 in damage and left two firefighters with minor injuries. Around 7 a.m., the Green...
Rachel Charniak Oct 25, 2023 Green Bay Metro Fire Department

Prospera Credit Union Warns of Unauthorized Transactions after ATM Fraud Discovery
MENASHA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Several Prospera Credit Union ATMs were compromised during a week-long scam, the company said Wednesday, which led to a "small number" of unauthorized customer transactions....
Rachel Charniak Oct 25, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Closing Arguments Set For Today In Fatal House Fire Case
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Testimony wrapped up Wednesday in the trial of a teen who allegedly intentionally set the fire which killed her infant nephew. Marcelia Fonseca -- who is now 19 years old b...
Rachel Charniak Oct 25, 2023 Marcelia Fonseca is accused of setting a fire that killed her infant nephew.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Unified School District of De Pere Seeking Feedback
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ) -- Residents of De Pere are being encouraged to give their feedback regarding an operational and capital referendum from the Unified School District of De Pere, that could appear on...
Rachel Charniak Oct 25, 2023 Unified School District of De Pere.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Halloween Spending Set to Scare New Records as Costume and Candy Sales Surge
FOX VALLEY (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Halloween is less than a week away. Are you ready for the tricks and treats? According to the National Retail Federation, a record number of people will be participating in H...
Rachel Charniak Oct 25, 2023 PC: Fox 11 Online

Appleton Staffing Company Cadre to Close, Leaving Over 200 Employees Unemployed
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Cadre, an employment and staffing company, will close, putting 28 permanent and 195 temporary employees out of work. The company, also known as Premiere Staffing, Inc., is c...
Rachel Charniak Oct 25, 2023

New Downtown Green Bay Dog Park Breathes Life Into Long-Vacant Lot
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A downtown Green Bay lot that has been vacant for years is now a hub for canine activity. On Broadway Inc. held its grand opening and ribbon cutting for the Vital Essentia...
Rachel Charniak Oct 25, 2023 On Broadway Inc. opened Green Bay's second dog park at 325 N. Broadway, October 25, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Splash Pad in Little Chute is In The Works
LITTLE CHUTE, WI (WTAQ) -- Something new is coming to Van Lieshout park in Little Chute. The Village of Little Chute is currently in the design and engineering phase of the splash pad project. While a...
Rachel Charniak Oct 25, 2023 PC: Village of Little Chute

