Category Archives: Local

Mason Street Intersection on Green Bay's East Side to Close for Construction
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- An intersection along E. Mason Street will close for nearly two weeks. Green Bay public works officials say the intersection of E. Mason Street and Heyrman Street will clo...
Rachel Charniak Jul 26, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Man Convicted in Fond du Lac Shooting Death
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- One of two suspects has been convicted in a 2021 Fond du Lac murder. A jury found Julius Freeman Jr., 23, guilty of first-degree intentional homicide and armed robbery, ...
Rachel Charniak Jul 26, 2023 Julius A. Freeman Jr. mugshot July 8, 2022.
PC: Fox 11 Online

EAA AirVenture Attracts Aviation Schools and Industry Recruiters to Combat Pilot Shortage
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Being a pilot or an airplane engineer may sound like fun and exciting careers, but like many other industries, the aviation field is having a hard time finding workers. Comm...
Rachel Charniak Jul 26, 2023 Pilot Steve Taylor's plane on display at EAA AirVenture, July 24, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Man Sentenced for Abusing Girl on Menominee Reservation
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- A man who sexually assaulted a child on the Menominee Indian Reservation will spend more than two decades in federal prison. Gerald Pamaska, 55, was sentenced this week to 21 1/2 years ...
Rachel Charniak Jul 26, 2023

Outagamie County Anticipates National Night Out
GREENVILLE, WI (WTAQ) -- On Tuesday, August 1 the Outagamie County Sheriff's Office will be hosting the annual National Night Out event at the Greenville Community Park from 4:30 - 7 p.m. National Nig...
Rachel Charniak Jul 26, 2023 Previous National Night Out event. PC: Outagamie County Sheriff's Office

Driver Charged in Allouez Crash that Killed 2
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The driver who caused a double-fatal crash in Allouez was allegedly drunk and speeding to take someone to the hospital for suspected alcohol poisoning, according to the cr...
Rachel Charniak Jul 26, 2023 Kelton Snulligan.
PC: Fox 11 Online

'Red Chapel' at Allouez Catholic Cemetery Torn Down
ALLOUEZ (WLUK) - Demolition of The Red Chapel at the Allouez Catholic Cemetery is underway, despite years of efforts to preserve the 147-year-old structure. Commissioned by Bishop Francis Xavier Kraut...
Rachel Charniak Jul 26, 2023 Demolition of the Red Chapel in the Allouez Catholic Cemetery continues July 26, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Demolition Begins on Building in Green Bay That was Hit by Vehicle
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Demolition has begun after a vehicle crashed into a building on Green Bay's east side over the weekend. The Main Street Commons, 1263 Main St., partially collapsed Sunday ...
Rachel Charniak Jul 26, 2023 A picture showing the extent of the damage to the Main Street Commons building on Green Bay's east side on July 23rd, 2023. (The Main Salon/FB)

Six People Displaced after Basement Fire in Fond du Lac
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A family of six was displaced after a basement fire Tuesday night. Crews were called to County Rd. K. They quickly put out the blaze, but not before it caused extensive ...
Rachel Charniak Jul 26, 2023 PC: Fox 11 Online

Two Tragic Brown County Incidents Highlight "Growing Problem" of Erratic Driving
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Two tragic incidents in Brown County over the weekend are being blamed on erratic driving, highlighting what police call a growing issue. "Time and time again we see cars ...
Rachel Charniak Jul 26, 2023 Demolition equipment is ready in front of the Main Street Commons building on July 25, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

