Category Archives: Local

NEW Dancing With Our Stars Raises Money For Local Non-Profits
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- A popular ballroom dancing event is returning to the Green Bay area with a new twist. Eight participants, each supporting a different local non-profit organization will compete...
Rachel Charniak Sep 29, 2023 NEW Dancing with our Stars participants

Man Sentenced in Brown County Portion of Multi-County Mail Theft Case
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- One of the suspects in a multi-county mail theft and fraud case was sentenced Friday to two years in jail by a Brown County judge. Derrell Edwards, 29, previously pleaded ...
Rachel Charniak Sep 29, 2023 Derrell Edwards appears before Manitowoc County court via Zoom, March 30, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Kaukauna Police Release Name of Officer who Shot, Injured Man
KAUKAUNA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The name of the Kaukauna police officer who shot and injured a man earlier this month has been released. The officer was identified as Sgt. Michael Frank, a 25-year veteran...
Rachel Charniak Sep 29, 2023 Kaukauna Police (WLUK)

De Pere Breaks Ground on New Pavilion at Voyageur Park
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A new space to host a number of events in De Pere is one step closer to becoming reality. The city officially broke ground on the new Nelson Family Pavilion at Voyageur Park...
Rachel Charniak Sep 29, 2023 Groundbreaking of the Nelson Family Pavilion at Voyageur Park in De Pere, Sept. 29, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Pulaski Threats Originated from Outside the U.S.
PULASKI, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The bomb threats to Pulaski High School over the past week came from outside the United States, police have determined. "The threats seem to be generated due to a variety of...
Rachel Charniak Sep 29, 2023 Law enforcement vehicles are parked outside Pulaski High School during an evacuation Sept. 22, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

GRB Launches Art Program and First Seasonal Event
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Local artists, organizations and even non-profits can showcase their work to thousands of travelers with the new GRB Art Program. Artwork and displays will be made available fo...
Rachel Charniak Sep 29, 2023

Green Bay Gears Up for 'AUTOberfest'
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- It's all about German cars and German food at an event in Green Bay this weekend. The Automobile Gallery & Event Center is celebrating AUTOberfest Saturday. The event ...
Rachel Charniak Sep 29, 2023 The Automobile Gallery & Event Center is celebrating AUTOberfest Saturday, September 30, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Brown County Executive's Proposed Budget Includes Tax Rate Decrease
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Brown County executive Troy Streckenbach says his proposed 2024 budget focuses on roads. Streckenbach presented the budget proposal to department heads and county supervis...
Rachel Charniak Sep 29, 2023 Brown County executive Troy Streckenbach presents the 2024 budget proposal, September 29, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Appleton Public Library's Renovation Progresses with Demolition Work, Set to Open in Early 2025
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Demolition work continues, as the remodeling of Appleton's library progresses. The groundbreaking ceremony for the $40 million project was held in late July. The building, a...
Rachel Charniak Sep 29, 2023 Work continues on the new Appleton Public Library, September 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Access Is A Priority At A Lakeshore Park
MANITOWOC COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Getting out and enjoying state parks is the goal of a new program promoting ways for those with all abilities to enjoy the outdoors. One tracked wheelchair was offic...
Robert Kennedy Sep 29, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

