Category Archives: Local

Shawano County 4-H Members Compete for National Titles in Dairy
SHAWANO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Some young people from Shawano County are going for the gold at two national competitions in the dairy field. As the Shawano County Fair approaches, members of the area's 4-...
Rachel Charniak Aug 28, 2023 Cattle barn at the Shawano County Fair, August 28, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

New Security Systems in Green Bay Area Public Schools this Fall
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- The Green Bay Area School District is making sure it's students and staff are safe. New security systems by Centegix were installed in all district buildings over the summer. "...
Rachel Charniak Aug 28, 2023 IMAGE: Courtesy Green Bay Area Public School District.

Family of World War II Veteran Presented with Posthumous Medals
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Shawano County veteran who served in World War II was honored with posthumous medals on Monday. Rep. Mike Gallagher presented the family of Albert Spiegel with five "well-...
Rachel Charniak Aug 28, 2023 Rep. Mike Gallagher presented the family of World War II veteran Albert Spiegel with five posthumous medals in recognition of his service on Aug. 28, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Layoffs and Furloughs Imminent at UW-Oshkosh Fox Cities Campus Amid Budget Deficit
MENASHA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- UW-Oshkosh is facing a nearly $20 million budget deficit, and its Fox Cities campus is a part of it. The UWO Fox Cities Campus Board of Trustees held a meeting regarding the...
Rachel Charniak Aug 28, 2023 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh's Fox Cities campus in Menasha, April 25, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

$100,000 Lottery Ticket Sold at Walmart SuperCenter in Green Bay
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- One lucky lottery player in Green Bay could soon be $100,000 richer. On Monday, the Wisconsin Lottery announced that an All or Nothing ticket won the game's top prize of $...
Rachel Charniak Aug 28, 2023 Wisconsin Lottery

Join the Packers' Game Day Crew: Walk-In Job Fair at Lambeau Field
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Do you want to play an important role in the Green Bay Packers gameday experience? The team is hosting a walk-in job fair at the Johnsonville Tailgate Village on Tuesday, ...
Rachel Charniak Aug 28, 2023

Northeast Wisconsin AmeriCorps Programs Receive Nearly $650,000 in Funds
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Two Northeast Wisconsin service programs received a big boost in funding from AmeriCorps, a federal agency for community volunteerism, on Monday. Green Bay Conservation Corps and Be Wel...
Rachel Charniak Aug 28, 2023 Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich speaks at the Conservation Corps kick-off event on August 19, 2022.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Amerequip's Expansion in Kiel Progresses, Promising New Jobs and Increased Operations
KIEL, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A business expansion in Kiel is moving along. Amerequip is adding 32,000 square feet to its existing manufacturing facility. Officials gave a tour on the project's progression ...
Rachel Charniak Aug 28, 2023 Amerequip continues work on its expansion at its Kiel facility, August 28, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Mobile Morgue Donated to Winnebago County and Surrounding Region
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) -- The Winnebago County Board recently approved the donation of a mobile morgue from Fox Valley Healthcare Emergency Readiness Coalition. The mobile morgue will be available through...
Rachel Charniak Aug 28, 2023 Mobile Morgue.
PC: Winnebago County Emergency Management

Menominee Park's Pratt Trail Closure Begins for Reconstruction Work
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A road that winds through Menominee Park in Oshkosh will be closed for a couple months for reconstruction work. Crews will begin work Monday on Pratt Trail. The reconstructi...
Rachel Charniak Aug 28, 2023 City of Oshkosh

