Category Archives: Local

Controversy Continues Over The End Of Free School Meals
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Manitowoc residents are still trying to make sense of the decision to end free meals for all public school students. Superintendent James Feil made the decision without sch...
Robert Kennedy Oct 19, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

OGHF Honors Salutes Overlooked Vietnam War Veterans
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The final Old Glory Honor Flight of the year recognized, in part, a group of Hmong veterans who assisted American troops during the Vietnam War. On board Wednesday's early m...
Robert Kennedy Oct 19, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Unattended Candles/Incense Blamed For Apartment Fire
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Officials say an apartment fire in Green Bay Wednesday morning that caused an estimated $60,000 in damage was sparked by "unattended candles/incense." The Green Bay Metro F...
Robert Kennedy Oct 19, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

More Progress For Fond Du Lac's K9 Cop
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Officials say Iro, a K9 deputy that was shot during an exchange of gunfire between a suspect and police over the weekend, is "definitely on the right track" as he recover...
Robert Kennedy Oct 19, 2023 PHOTO: Fond Du Lac County Sheriff

UW System Asking Leadership to Reassess all Branch Campuses
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - UW-Oshkosh Fond du Lac will end in-person learning by June 30, 2024. The Fond du Lac campus is one of three campuses that are shifting, or have already done so, to virtual ...
Rachel Charniak Oct 18, 2023 UW- Green Bay Marinette is one of three branch campuses of the UWGB system.
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Log-a-Load for Kids Event Raises Money for Lena School District and Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
LENA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The woodchips were flying Wednesday morning as some area students got a first hand look at what it's like to work in the forestry industry. It's all part of a program designed ...
Rachel Charniak Oct 18, 2023 Students at the Log a Load for Kids event in Lena, October 18, 2023.
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Judge Ups Bond for Suspect in OWI Crash that Killed 2 After Blood Test Reveals BAC
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The suspect in a high-speed, double-fatal drunken driving crash had a blood alcohol level of .097, according to court documents, prompting his bail to be quadrupled. Kelto...
Rachel Charniak Oct 18, 2023 Kelton Snulligan has been charged in connection with a July 21, 2023, crash in Allouez.
PC: Fox 11 Online

KI Demonstrates Dedication to Employee Health and Wellbeing
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- One Green Bay Area company is making sure their employees are well taken care of. On Wednesday, KI hosted their final Wellness Wednesday of the season. On Wednesdays throughout...
Rachel Charniak Oct 18, 2023

Wisconsin's Transgender Rights Debate Intensifies
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Transgender rights are back in the spotlight in Wisconsin, after the state's Republican-controlled Senate and Assembly passed a series of bills. The proposed legislation wou...
Rachel Charniak Oct 18, 2023 The city of Green Bay raised the Progress Pride flag at city hall in recognition of June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, June 7, 2022.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Three Men Face Charges for Electronics Theft at Fond du Lac Walmart
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Three men accused of stealing electronics from a Fond du Lac department store made initial court appearances Wednesday. Jaylon Autry, 22, Ricky Bell, 22, and Antonio Butl...
Rachel Charniak Oct 18, 2023 L-R, Jaylon Autry, Ricky Bell, Antonio Butler.
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