Category Archives: Local

September Brings National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month; Local Organization Works to End the Stigma
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month; and the Crisis Center through Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin provides resources to those who may be struggling...
Rachel Charniak Sep 07, 2023 PC: Fox 11 Online

Green Bay Photographer Captures Emotional Journey of Breast Cancer Survivors in Unique Photoshoot
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A new campaign is adding a dash of glamour to the brave journey of breast cancer survivors. BayCare Clinic and RP Photography in Green Bay teamed up for the first "Faces o...
Rachel Charniak Sep 07, 2023 BayCare Clinic and RP Photography partnered to create the "Faces of Breast Cancer" highlighting survivors' stories in a photoshoot, September 7, 2023.
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Man Pleads Not Guilty by Reason of Mental Disease in Parents' Murder Case
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A man accused of killing his parents in their Town of Wolf River home pleaded not guilty by reason of mental disease on Thursday. Erik Metzig faces two counts of first-degree...
Rachel Charniak Sep 07, 2023 Erik Metzig
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Bash for the Badge to Benefit Local Police Departments
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- It's an Oktoberfest celebration; The Bar on Holmgren Way in Green Bay is hosting Bash for the Badge Fundraiser on Saturday, September 9 beginning at 11 a.m. Benefiting departme...
Rachel Charniak Sep 07, 2023 PC: Fox 11 Online

Empowering Futures: Annual Women's Fund Luncheon Aims to Advance Local Girls and Women
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- An annual luncheon in Appleton aims to support and inspire women and girls in the community. More than 1,000 women attended the 23rd Annual Women's Fund Luncheon at the Hil...
Rachel Charniak Sep 07, 2023 Appleton police chief Polly Olson, Dr. Pam Her, a former executive leader and Judge Yadira Rein speak at the Women’s Fund of the Fox Valley Region Luncheon at the Hilton Paper Valley in Appleton, September 7, 2023.
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Early Goose Hunt Begins with More Birds in the Area
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The early season for Canada geese and teal is underway. With 60% more Canada geese in the field than the long-term average, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources of...
Rachel Charniak Sep 07, 2023 Canada goose in Brown County, September 6, 2023.
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Search Underway for Owner of Dog Involved in Attack at Kaukauna Dog Park
KAUKAUNA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Kaukauna police are looking for the owner of a dog that attacked another dog, resulting in it needing medical attention. Police say the attack happened around 5 p.m. Wednes...
Rachel Charniak Sep 07, 2023 Kaukauna Police (WLUK)

Vehicle Hits, Kills Pedestrian in Outagamie County
TOWN OF FREEDOM, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A pedestrian was killed after being hit in the Town of Freedom. The incident happened just before 8:30 p.m. Wednesday on State Highway 55 near Greiner Road. A 78-yea...
Rachel Charniak Sep 07, 2023 (Fox 11 Online)

Fatal Crash into Manitowoc County Pole Barn Takes Three Lives
TOWN OF EATON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Three people died after crashing into a pole barn in Manitowoc County. It happened just before 8 p.m. Wednesday on State Highway 67 and County Highway C in the town of...
Rachel Charniak Sep 07, 2023 (Fox 11 Online)

Winneconne Police Working to Confirm if Suspect in Road Rage Shooting is Dead
WEST BEND, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The suspect in an alleged Winneconne road rage shooting is believed to have died in a crash following a short pursuit with West Bend police. The West Bend Police Departmen...
Rachel Charniak Sep 07, 2023 Police tape is up at Lake Winneconne Park in Winneconne Sept. 6, 2023, while schools and the village hall are on lockdown.
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