Category Archives: Local

Wisconsin Has Worst Password Security In America
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-METRO) - A nationwide study from Casino-dot-org ranks Wisconsin dead-last when it comes to password security. The study looked at cybersecurity factors like character length, number ...
Robert Kennedy Oct 23, 2023 David Francis / CC

Door County Fishing Companies Sign The Pledge
DOOR COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Three Door County fishing companies are working to make sure no fish they catch goes to waste. Henriksen Fisheries, Baileys Harbor Fish Company, and J & M Fisheries h...
Robert Kennedy Oct 23, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Heading Home a Hero: Police Dog Injured in Fond du Lac Shooting Released from Pet Hospital
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Nearly a week after he was critically wounded in the line of duty, Iro the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's K9 deputy is returning home. Sheriff Ryan F. Waldschmidt posted o...
Rachel Charniak Oct 20, 2023 Nearly a week after he was critically wounded in the line of duty, Iro the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's K9 deputy is returning home.
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Former State Rep. Klenke Dies
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- A former state lawmaker from Green Bay has died. John Klenke died Oct. 10 at age 65, according to his obituary. He served in the Wisconsin Assembly from 2011-15. Klenke's successor in t...
Rachel Charniak Oct 20, 2023 Wisconsin state Capitol.
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Investigators Release Name of Officer who Shot Man in Menasha
MENASHA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Investigators have released the name of the Menasha police officer who fatally shot a man earlier this month. The Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Inve...
Rachel Charniak Oct 20, 2023 PC: Fox 11 Online

Fox Valley Tech Intern's Heartfelt Chair Design Earns Award at International Competition
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A woodworking intern from Fox Valley Technical College is being recognized for his handiwork. A chair design he created earned a second place award at a furniture competitio...
Rachel Charniak Oct 20, 2023 Fox Valley Tech intern Pacey Berken's chair design earned second place at the 2023 Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers (AWFS) Fresh Wood student furniture competition, Oct. 20, 2023.
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Surveillance Reveals Deadly Encounter Between Neenah Drug Suspect and Police Officers
(WTAQ-WLUK) - Surveillance video has been released showing a deadly encounter between officers and a drug suspect in Neenah, who reached for a gun before being killed by officers Aug. 2. Nathan J. Bri...
Rachel Charniak Oct 20, 2023 PC: Fox 11 Online

Ensuring a Safe Halloween: Expert Tips from the Center for Childhood Safety
(WTAQ-WLUK) - The Halloween season is here. While kids may be anxious to get their candy and show off their costumes, parents should take extra steps to make sure they are safe. Halloween is one of th...
Rachel Charniak Oct 20, 2023 File Photo

Brown County to Conduct Door-to-Door Health Emergency Survey for Improved Disaster Response
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The results of a door-to-door survey will help Brown County formulate more efficient ways to protect the community against natural disasters and health emergencies. Rep...
Rachel Charniak Oct 20, 2023 Brown County

Brown County Safety Mission Results in Over 500 Reckless Driving Citations and 48 arrests
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A safety mission in Brown County that targeted reckless driving resulted in more than 500 citations and 48 arrests. The effort took place over the course of nine days in S...
Rachel Charniak Oct 20, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

