Category Archives: Local

New ice rescue sled will save Suamico Fire more than 2 minutes when someone's in the water
SUAMICO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Sportsmen clubs in the area are coming together to make sure emergency crews have the best equipment in case anyone goes through the ice. Suamico Fire Chief Joe Bertler says...
Rachel Charniak Dec 05, 2025 The Suamico Fire Department demonstrates how it uses its new ice rescue sled on December 4, 2025.
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Jane Lang won't seek reelection as Neenah mayor
NEENAH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The mayor of Neenah, Jane Lang, has decided not to pursue a second term in office. "After much reflection and conversation with my family, I have made the very difficult deci...
Rachel Charniak Dec 05, 2025 Jane Lang (Photo courtesy of Jane Lang)

8 arrested, drugs and firearms seized in search warrant on Menominee Indian Reservation
KESHENA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Eight people were arrested and illegal drugs and firearms were seized during a search warrant on the Menominee Indian Reservation. It was executed Tuesday at a residence in ...
Rachel Charniak Dec 05, 2025 Eight people were arrested and illegal drugs and firearms were seized during a search warrant on the Menominee Indian Reservation, Dec. 2, 2025. (Photo courtesy: Menominee Tribal Police Department)

Oshkosh and humane society reach agreement to renew partnership for stray animal care
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The city of Oshkosh and its humane society will continue working hand-in-hand, thanks to a renewed partnership agreement. Officials announced the news Thursday, saying it re...
Rachel Charniak Dec 05, 2025 The Oshkosh Area Humane Society logo. November 5, 2025.
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State grants awarded to 6 dairy companies in Northeast Wisconsin
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Several Northeast Wisconsin dairy companies have received new state funding, Gov. Tony Evers announced Thursday. Dairy Processor Grants were awarded to 13 companies by the Wisconsin Dep...
Rachel Charniak Dec 05, 2025 Renard's Cheese in Door County is expecting an influx of visitors for the NFL Draft. The cheese shop has produced tens of thousands of pounds of extra product for the event.
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School board to review $6 million budget cuts at Oshkosh meeting
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Oshkosh Area School District finalized its $6 million budget cut recommendations which includes eliminating more than 68 positions. The list of budget reduction recommen...
Rachel Charniak Dec 05, 2025 (Fox 11 Online)

First-of-its-kind NCAA program allows Bellin College student to compete for SNC athletics
BELLEVUE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A nursing student at Bellin College is the first-ever participant in a new NCAA pilot program that allows student-athletes to continue their athletic careers after transfer...
Rachel Charniak Dec 05, 2025 First-of-its-kind NCAA program allows Bellin College student Madison DeCleene to compete for St. Norbert College's cross country and track teams, Dec. 4, 2025.
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Man gets 10 years in prison for high-speed drunken driving crash in Allouez that killed 2
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Kelton Snulligan was sentenced Thursday to 10 years in prison for a double-fatal, high-speed drunken driving crash in July 2023 in Allouez. Snulligan, 24, previously plead...
Rachel Charniak Dec 04, 2025 Kelton Snulligan is sentenced in Brown County court, Dec. 4, 2025. (Photo courtesy: Brown County courts/Zoom)

6 Green Bay City Council candidates form united progressive campaign: 'Shared vision'
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- With a Green Bay City Council election coming this spring, a new strategy has emerged: Six candidates have united their campaign efforts. On Wednesday, the group held a la...
Rachel Charniak Dec 04, 2025 City of Green Bay

Truck driver pleads not guilty in deadly Grand Chute crash, cites weather as factor
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A truck driver who allegedly ran a red light before crashing into a minivan, killing two people, pleaded not guilty Thursday. However, weather conditions may have been a fac...
Rachel Charniak Dec 04, 2025 John Litza (Outagamie Co. Jail)

