Category Archives: Local

New Green Bay School Superintendent Hits The Street
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Dr. Claude Tiller Jr., the new superintendent of the Green Bay Area Public School District, kicked off his Talking with Tiller Tour on Tuesday at Grounded Caf in Green Bay. "Wh...
Rachel Charniak Jul 18, 2023 Dr. Claude Tiller Jr.

Algoma Strikes Lottery Luck: Gas Station Sells $200,000 Powerball Ticket
ALGOMA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Algoma is one of two spots in Wisconsin that sold a winning $200,000 Powerball ticket. The winning tickets from Monday's drawing were purchased at Jandu Petroleum on 1101 Lak...
Rachel Charniak Jul 18, 2023 PC: Fox 11 Online

Oshkosh Salvation Army Sees Increase in Demand for Food Assistance
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Another area food pantry says it's seeing unprecedented strain in its food assistance program. The Salvation Army of Oshkosh says it has seen a 36% spike in demand for its f...
Rachel Charniak Jul 18, 2023 PC: Fox 11 Online

On Broadway Inc.'s Fresh Food Drive Program: A Win-Win for Local Farmers and Those in Need
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A new effort in Green Bay aims to make sure all residents have access to fresh and healthy food. On Broadway Inc. received a grant of more than $23,000 to coordinate a fre...
Rachel Charniak Jul 18, 2023 On Broadway Inc. receives $23,066 from Brown County Health & Human Services to coordinate a fresh food drive for homeless shelters, July 18, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Kewaunee County Farm Unveils New Manure Processing Facility to Combat Groundwater Contamination
LUXEMBURG, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A Kewaunee County farm shared details Tuesday of its new manure processing facility. Kinnard Farms is working with Sedron Technologies on a treatment plant for treating liq...
Rachel Charniak Jul 18, 2023 Cows at Kinnard Farms near Casco, October 18, 2018.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Door County Sheriff's Office Warns Residents of Ongoing Phone Scam
STURGEON BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- If you receive a phone call from the Door County Sheriff's Office, demanding money, it's most likely a scam. Deputies say they've received complaints of a telephone sca...
Rachel Charniak Jul 18, 2023

Drug Fatalities Drop in Winnebago County, But Challenges Remain
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, WI (WTAQ) -- Fewer people died in Winnebago County from drug overdoses in 2022 than 2021, according to a new report from Winnebago County Public Health. The Winnebago County Overdose...
Rachel Charniak Jul 18, 2023 Winnebago County Health

Waupaca Police Department Secures Grant for Drone Purchase and Operations
WAUPACA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Thanks to a grant, the Waupaca Police Department now has a new tool to keep the public safe. The department recently received a $39,986.38 Forward Together Waupaca Area Gran...
Rachel Charniak Jul 18, 2023
Wisconsin Calls To 9-8-8 On The Rise
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - It's officially been one year since the 988 lifeline was launched in Wisconsin. 988 replaced the 10-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Since the launch, the number ...
Robert Kennedy Jul 18, 2023 Wisconsin call center sees volume increase since launch of 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
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Packers Medical Staff Prepare For Any Emergency
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- With the Green Bay Packers Training Camp just over a week away, the team is making sure it's ready for any situation. Packers staff rehearsed their emergency action plan with a...
Rachel Charniak Jul 17, 2023 Packers medical staff goes through emergency response training.

