Category Archives: Local

Fox Valley Humane Association Provides Update on 130 Cats
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) -- The Fox Valley Humane Association says the 130 cats that came in mid-September as a result of a hoarding situation are doing well. Staff has been busy neutering and spaying, and...
Rachel Charniak Sep 25, 2023 The Fox Valley Humane Association rescued 124 cats from a home. The shelter is asking for donations to help take care of them, September 19, 2023.
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Upgrades Dedicated at Two Fond du Lac City Parks
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Improvements in the City of Fond du Lac are being celebrated, after two different ribbon-cutting ceremonies at two different parks. A tightly-stretched length of plastic...
Rachel Charniak Sep 25, 2023 Playground at Franklin Park in Fond du Lac, September 25, 2023.
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Howard-Suamico School District to Host Community Open House
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- The Howard-Suamico School District is hosting an open house on Wednesday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for community members to tour the newly renovated Forest Glen Elementary and Bay Vi...
Rachel Charniak Sep 25, 2023 School hallway
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Luxemburg-Casco School District Implements 'Away for the Day' Pilot Program to Reduce Digital Distractions
LUXEMBURG, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, even wireless headphones are all items middle school students in the Luxemburg-Casco School District have to live without during the sc...
Rachel Charniak Sep 25, 2023 Lockers in the Luxemburg-Casco Middle School.
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Flamingo Sighting Reported in Menasha after Birds Drew Crowds to Milwaukee Area
MENASHA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A sight never before seen in Wisconsin. On the final day of summer, five flamingoes were seen taking a dip on the shores of Lake Michigan in Port Washington. But how did the...
Rachel Charniak Sep 25, 2023 An apparent sighting of a flamingo at Menasha's dam, but has yet to be confirmed by wildlife officials. (Courtesy: KJ Scherer)

Schabusiness Sentencing to Proceed after Attorney Meets with Her
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Taylor Schabusiness' sentencing is expected to go on as scheduled Tuesday, after her attorney withdrew a request to postpone the hearing. Schabusiness, 25, was convicted o...
Rachel Charniak Sep 25, 2023 Taylor Schabusiness listens to testimony in the mental disease or defect portion of her trial July 27, 2023.
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Green Bay Event Seeks to Correct the Narrative about People with Criminal Records
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- The Green Bay Police Department is partnering with The Community; a Milwaukee-based organization aimed at showcasing the successes, humanity, and agency of people with criminal...
Rachel Charniak Sep 25, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Good Neighbor Week: Green Bay Event Encourages Community Camaraderie and Home Improvements
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Volunteers are making a difference for their Green Bay neighbors. This week is the city-wide Good Neighbor Week where volunteers assist with minor home repairs and propert...
Rachel Charniak Sep 25, 2023 NeighborWorks Green Bay teams up with other organizations and volunteers to complete minor home improvement projects for homeowners in need during Good Neighbor Week, September 25, 2023.
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Dickinson Elementary Unveils New Playground Thanks to Community Support
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The students, teachers and staff of Dickinson Elementary in De Pere are celebrating the completion of a new playground. The dedication of the new playground took place Sunda...
Rachel Charniak Sep 25, 2023 Dickinson Elementary School in De Pere unveiled its new playground, September 24, 2023.
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Wisconsin Rates High As An Autumn Destination
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Cooler days and longer nights signal a time of year that many people eagerly anticipate: fall. It's a popular season at home, too, with Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsu...
Robert Kennedy Sep 25, 2023 MWC

