Category Archives: Local

Kaukauna Public Library to Host History Open House and Debut PastPerfect Software
KAUKAUNA, WI (WTAQ) -- The Kaukauna Public Library is hosting a local history open house and PastPerfect demonstration on Thursday, September 14 at 6:30 p.m. PastPerfect is a museum-grade software pro...
Rachel Charniak Sep 12, 2023 PC: Fox 11 Online

Neenah's New High School Focuses on Safety
FOX CROSSING, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- It's now been a week since the Neenah school district welcomed students and staff to its new high school, now serviced by a new police department. School officials say ...
Rachel Charniak Sep 12, 2023 A rendering of the main exterior entry for the new Neenah High School building.
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Man Suspected of Providing Fatal Dose of Drugs
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Manitowoc man appeared in court Tuesday on possible reckless homicide charges for allegedly providing the drugs which killed a man in February. Formal charges against Na...
Rachel Charniak Sep 12, 2023 Nathan Tollefson appears in court via video conference Sept. 12, 2023.
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Port of Green Bay's Economic Impact Hits $217.3 Million
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- When it comes to gauging the area's economic health, the Port of Green Bay is considered a key indicator. Numbers from an economic impact study released Tuesday indicate that t...
Rachel Charniak Sep 12, 2023 The SS Arthur M. Anderson arrives in the Port of Green Bay June 3, 2022, with the Leo Frigo Bridge in the background.
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Waupaca's Red Mill Gets a new Waterwheel
WAUPACA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- It's a wonder what a water wheel can do. For a popular tourist stop in Waupaca, it means getting back to its roots. For decades, Red Mill has been a favorite location in nor...
Rachel Charniak Sep 12, 2023 The new water wheel as seen from across the water. September 11, 2023.
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HSHS, Prevea Restore Electronic App Functionality
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- HSHS and Prevea Health have restored access to electronic patient records. The health care systems continue to recover from what they call a cyber incident that took place...
Rachel Charniak Sep 12, 2023

School Appears Safe From District Chopping Block
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - One Green Bay public school will likely be taken off a list of recommended buildings to close. The decision comes as the school board pushes ahead on ways to save money, un...
Robert Kennedy Sep 12, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Change In Leadership For HSSD
SUAMICO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Beginning next school year, the Howard-Suamico School District (HSSD) will have a new superintendent for the first time in nearly two decades. Superintendent Damian LaCroix's...
Robert Kennedy Sep 12, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Door County Takes Steps to Bridge Affordable Housing Gap
DOOR COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Like many communities, Door County lacks affordable housing. NeighborWorks in Green Bay is partnering with the Door County Community Foundation to help fill the gap. A va...
Rachel Charniak Sep 11, 2023 Affordable housing in Sister Bay.
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Outagamie County Ramps up 'Oops Tag' Program
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, WI (WTAQ) -- Outagamie County is stepping up it's "Oops Tag" program after seeing an increase in plastics bags, batteries, shredded paper and more being placed into curbside recyclin...
Rachel Charniak Sep 11, 2023

