Category Archives: Local

Neenah-Menasha Firefighters Rescue Individual Pinned Under Fallen Tree
NEENAH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Neenah-Menasha firefighters were able to free an individual who was pinned by a fallen tree Wednesday. Crews responded to 1390 Breezewood Lane in Neenah just after 11 a.m. fo...
Rachel Charniak Jul 19, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Seymour Gears up For 139th Outagamie County Fair
SEYMOUR, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- There's no time like fair time in Outagamie County. Seymour is ready to host its 139th Outagamie County Fair Wednesday through Sunday. It features animals, carnival rides, f...
Rachel Charniak Jul 19, 2023 PC: Fox 11 Online

Five Charged in Ripon Drug Overdose Death
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Five people face charges after a man who had overdosed on drugs was found lying on a Ripon sidewalk. Around 6:30 a.m. on April 7, officers were dispatched to the area of ...
Rachel Charniak Jul 19, 2023 From left: Michael Manske, Donavyn Mueller, Joseph Schmidt-Rehbein and Maison Springston.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Aurora Health Care Outlines Potential Impact of FDA's Newly Approved RSV Medication
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- In the wake of the Food & Drug Administration's approval of a new RSV medication, officials with Aurora Health Care held a briefing Tuesday to explain the drug's potential impact. O...
Rachel Charniak Jul 19, 2023 (Aurora Baycare)

New Jail Plan Goes Back To The Drawing Board
KEWAUNEE COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Plans for a new jail in Kewaunee County failed to secure funding Tuesday night, after bids came in $8 million over budget. The county had planned to spend roughly $25...
Robert Kennedy Jul 19, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Fatal Crash Remains Under Investigation
GRAND CHUTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A person is dead and two people were injured after a dump truck hit a van, causing the truck to overturn in Grand Chute. The Grand Chute police and fire departments respo...
Robert Kennedy Jul 19, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Officials Approve Financing Plan For Courthouse Renovation
MANITOWOC COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Manitowoc County has secured funding for its $30 million courthouse renovation project. Last week, the county's finance and public works committees recommended borro...
Robert Kennedy Jul 19, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison After Over 5-hour Armed Standoff in Appleton
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- An Appleton man is facing five years in federal prison for an over-five-hour-long armed standoff in April. Torey Robinson, 37, was convicted of being a felon in possession...
Rachel Charniak Jul 18, 2023 Torey Robinson has been charged in federal court in connection with a standoff in Appleton.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Recycling Truck Fire Shuts Down Suamico Intersection
SUAMICO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Firefighters suspect a mechanical issue in a fire that damaged a recycling truck Tuesday morning. Fire Chief Joe Bertler says the blaze was reported just after 9:15 a.m. at ...
Rachel Charniak Jul 18, 2023 The remains of the cab of a recycling truck are seen July 18, 2023, after a fire in Suamico.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Teen Sentenced to 15 Years for Fatal Pharmacy Shooting
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A teenager was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years in prison for a homicide outside a Green Bay pharmacy. Jeremiah Robinson is now 17, but was 15 at the time of the shooting in ...
Rachel Charniak Jul 18, 2023 Jeremiah Robinson appears in court for sentencing in Brown County July 18, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

