Category Archives: Local

Kaukauna Officials Looking Into Park Vandalism
KAUKAUNA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The City of Kaukauna is exploring ways to prevent vandalism in its public parks after yet another incident was reported this week. La Follete Park is one of dozens in the c...
Rob Sussman Jun 17, 2023 Vandalism at La Follete park in Kaukauna June 16, 2023. (Fox 11 Online)

Fire Departments Highlight the Importance of Technical Rescue after Lambeau Field Incident
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- It's now been a day since a construction worker was injured at Lambeau Field. Green Bay police say the man was trapped in the building and needed to be extricated. He was ...
Rachel Charniak Jun 16, 2023 An area of the Lambeau Field parking lot is taped off after an ambulance left with one person inside June 15, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Officer Accused of Hitting Suspect with Squad Vehicle Wants Case Dismissed
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Green Bay police officer accused of hitting a suspect with his squad vehicle wants criminal charges thrown out. Matthew Knutson, 40, is charged with negligent operation ...
Rachel Charniak Jun 16, 2023 Green Bay Police Officer Matthew Knutson appears in court May 17, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

LWV Appleton-Fox Cities Receives State Award
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) -- The work of the League of Women Voters of Appleton-Fox Cities received statewide recognition as recipient of the 2023 Membership and Leadership Development (MLD) Award. The non-...
Rachel Charniak Jun 16, 2023

Manitowoc County Teen's Appeal in Relative's Death in Court's Hands
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The appeal of a teenager convicted of causing the death of his 7-year-old cousin by beating him and stuffing him in a snowbank is now in the hands of the state appeals cour...
Rachel Charniak Jun 16, 2023 Damian Hauschultz appears via video conference in Manitowoc County court June 25, 2021.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Highway 29 Fencing Project is Finished
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A project to install a living snow fence along Highway 29 has finished far ahead of schedule. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation says crews installed fencing as...
Rachel Charniak Jun 16, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Packers Set Job Fair for Lambeau Field, Game Day Openings
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Want to be in the middle of the excitement at Lambeau Field? The Green Bay Packers are hosting a job fair next week. The team says it has many positions available, from se...
Rachel Charniak Jun 16, 2023 Fans make their way into Lambeau Field Nov. 14, 2021, in advance of the Green Bay Packers-Seattle Seahawks game.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Ag Road Funding Bill Awaits Governor's Signature
MADISON, WI (WTAQ) - A bill creating a state grant program for the repair and upkeep of agricultural roads co-sponsored by Portage County Representative Katrina Shankland is heading to Governor Evers'...
Robert Kennedy Jun 16, 2023 wattpublishing / CC

Well Meaning Donations To The Homeless Is A Hindrance
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Green Bay Police say people are once again dropping off donations for the homeless at St. John's Park, causing unintended problems. Police say it's time to remind the publi...
Robert Kennedy Jun 16, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Lambeau Field Incident Leaves Worker In Critical Condition
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A worker was taken away from Lambeau Field in an ambulance Thursday morning. Fire Chief Matthew Knott says the man was trapped in the building and needed to be extricated. ...
Robert Kennedy Jun 16, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

