Category Archives: Local

'Manufacturing Inspirations Day' Sparks Interest in Trade Careers among Appleton Students
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- October is Manufacturing Month. More than 750 Appleton-area middle and high school students spent the day learning how to choose a career path, specifically, in manufacturi...
Rachel Charniak Oct 04, 2023 'Manufacturing Inspirations Day' at Appleton West High School, Oct. 4, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Judge Dismisses Kenneth Hudson's Multiple Motions for Retrial in 2000 Murder Case
KAUKAUNA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - After years of hearings, motions, and delays, a judge has dismissed all of Kenneth Hudson's motions seeking new a trial on conviction for the murder of Shanna Van Dyn Hoven,...
Rachel Charniak Oct 04, 2023 Kenneth Hudson appears before Marinette County court via Zoom, February 24, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Appleton Woman Sentenced for Role in Kaukauna Murder
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Tanya Stammer was sentenced Wednesday to 23 years in prison for her role in the murder of Brian Porsche at a Kaukauna home. Stammer, 31, was placed on extended supervision f...
Rachel Charniak Oct 04, 2023 Tanya Stammer appears in Outagamie County court via video conference May 17, 2021.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Fond du Lac Man Faces Charges for Alleged Animal Abuse and Witness Harassment
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Frumentius Charles faces a misdemeanor mistreatment of animal count for allegedly punching and kicking a dog as discipline, according to a criminal complaint filed Wednes...
Rachel Charniak Oct 04, 2023

Local Products In The Running For Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Four products made in Northeast Wisconsin advanced in the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest. The annual contest narrowed the list from 16 to 8 products. The top 8 prod...
Rachel Charniak Oct 04, 2023

Man Sentenced for Setting Dead Man's Waupaca County Home on Fire
WAUPACA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Steven Eggert was sentenced Wednesday to 25 years in prison for setting a dead man's home on fire rather than reporting the death to authorities - and later trying to hire so...
Rachel Charniak Oct 04, 2023 Steven Eggert is sentenced in Waupaca County court, October 4, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Former Campground Owner to Stand Trial on Bail Jumping Charges: Judge Denies Request to Lower Bonds
SHAWANO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Ann Retzlaff was ordered Wednesday to stand trial on the newest bail jumping charges against her, and her request to lower her cash bonds were denied. The legal issues for Re...
Rachel Charniak Oct 04, 2023 Ann Retzlaff appears before Marathon County court via Zoom, October 2, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Green Bay Recommends Closing 2 More Schools
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The administration of the Green Bay Area Public School District is recommending two more elementary schools be closed after this academic year. Also, the details of a refe...
Rachel Charniak Oct 04, 2023 Green Bay Area Public School District building. (IMAGE: Courtesy of Fox 11 WLUK)

Brown County Library's PopCon!: Enter a Fantasy Realm of Books, Cosplay with R.L. Stine
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- PopCon! is returning to the Brown County Central Library for a day of goosebumps, shake ups, dress up, and role playing. The event runs from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday, ...
Rachel Charniak Oct 04, 2023

Shawano School District Seeks Community Input Through Survey
SHAWANO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Shawano residents can help shape the future of the school district through a survey. The school district is working on finalizing a plan that addresses safety, security and ...
Rachel Charniak Oct 04, 2023 The Shawano school district is launching the "We Need You Here" campaign to help increase attendance for the new year, August 31, 2022.
PC: Fox 11 Online

