Category Archives: Local

Explore Food Education at Appleton's Building for Kids Children's Museum
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- There is plenty to explore this fall at the Building for Kids Children's Museum in Appleton. The Building for Kids Children's Museum is welcoming its first new permanent ex...
Rachel Charniak Oct 19, 2023 Building for Kid's Children's Museum 'Food to Grow' exhibit.
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Green Bay Water to use Survey Results to Educate Public on Water
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Green Bay Water is issuing a survey through the end of the year. The survey is being conducted to see what the public already knows about their water and Green Bay Water. Andre...
Rachel Charniak Oct 19, 2023 PC: Fox 11 Online

Menasha and Fox Crossing Police Partner for Move Over/Slow Down Day
MENASHA, WI (WTAQ) -- On Saturday, October 21, the Menasha Police Department and Fox Crossing Police Department will be working together to enforce the "Move Over" law and issuing citations to violato...
Rachel Charniak Oct 19, 2023 PC: Fox 11 Online

Embracing Diversity: Howard Senior Living Facility Stands Out for Inclusive Hiring Practices
HOWARD, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Howard employer is being recognized for its inclusive hiring practices. New Perspective Senior Living is one of more than 19 businesses across the state celebrating the eff...
Rachel Charniak Oct 19, 2023 New Perspective Senior Living in Howard is recognized for its inclusive hiring practices, October 19, 2023.
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Marinette County PFAS Pollution Lawsuit Heads to Trial After Mediation Fails
MARINETTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A lawsuit regarding PFAS pollution in Marinette County appears headed for trial after mediation failed, a court document says. In March 2022, the state Dept. of Justice fil...
Rachel Charniak Oct 19, 2023 Foam floating in the Peshtigo River.
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Supply of Homes for Sale in Wisconsin Continues to Creep Up
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- High mortgage rates are allowing a low supply of houses for sale in Wisconsin to stretch further, real estate agents say in their latest monthly report. The Wisconsin Realtors Associati...
Rachel Charniak Oct 19, 2023 A home for sale in Appleton, April 19, 2023.
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Aurora Nurses and Healthcare Professionals Secure Tentative Agreement for New Contract
MARINETTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Aurora nurses and healthcare professionals reached a tentative agreement for a new contract with executives. MNA, which represents thousands of nurses and healthcare profe...
Rachel Charniak Oct 19, 2023 PC: Fox 11 Online

WisDOT Seeking Input on Proposed De Pere Road Construction Project
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is hosting a public involvement meeting soliciting feedback on potential improvements on State Highway 32 in the city De ...
Rachel Charniak Oct 19, 2023 Wisconsin DOT

Appleton Public Library to Close for About Seven Weeks While it Moves to New, Temporary Location
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- To prepare for its second move to a temporary location, the Appleton Public Library will be closed for approximately seven weeks. Earlier this week, the Appleton Public Lib...
Rachel Charniak Oct 19, 2023 The former Habitat ReStore on E. College Avenue will become temporary home to the Appleton Public Library, then the Thompson Center.
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Motorcyclist Dies in Fond du Lac County Crash with Car
WAUPUN, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A motorcyclist died after crashing into the back of a car in Fond du Lac County. It happened just after 5 p.m. Wednesday on State Highway 49, west of Church Road, in the town...
Rachel Charniak Oct 19, 2023

