Rachel Manek

Green Bay

News Anchor at WLUK-TV (Green Bay, WI)

News Anchor and Co-Host for Good Day Wisconsin on @fox11news

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Brown County Library kicks off NFL Draft celebration with Fan-O-Rama event

1 week ago | fox11online.com | Rachel Manek

Font familyFont colorCharacter edgeCharacter edge colorBackground colorWindow colorTOPICS:NFL DraftFootball Fan-O-RamaGreen BayVince LombardiCentral LibraryMadden NFLPackerettesFamily-friendlyGREEN BAY (WLUK) -- Brown County Library is celebrating all things football, just in time for the NFL Draft in Green Bay. The library's central location in downtown Green Bay will host a Football Fan-O-Rama event on Saturday, April 19th.
Good Day Reads: Spotlight on fantasy author T. Kingfisher

3 weeks ago | fox11online.com | Rachel Manek

GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- In this week's Good Day Reads segment, a different focus. Instead of highlighting a certain genre, Research Librarian Gillian Dawson of the Brown County Library, is putting the spotlight on one author: T. Kingfisher. Good Day Reads: Spotlight on fantasy author T. Kingfisher, April 2, 2025. (WLUK)Here are the fantasy books she suggests you check out:Swordheart, T.
Monday Morning Makeover

3 weeks ago | fox11online.com | Rachel Manek

Barb Bolduan of Appleton received a Monday Morning Makeover at The Salon Professional Academy. (Photo: Josif Wittnik)
Meal planning tips to keep your nutrition goals on track

1 month ago | fox11online.com | Rachel Manek

Registered Dietitian Stephanie Nelson shares meal planning and prepping tips to stay on track with healthy eating goals. (Photo: Manek/WLUK)
Learn how to research your Irish roots at an upcoming Brown County Library free workshop

1 month ago | fox11online.com | Rachel Manek

GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- When March arrives, we think all things Irish. But aside from Guinness, corned beef and shamrocks, we can also dive into our actual Irish heritage. This year, the Brown County Library is offering a free program at its downtown Green Bay location. Local History & Genealogy Librarian Mary Jane Herber joined Good Day Wisconsin to talk about the Irish Genealogy Workshop on Monday, March 10. To register for the workshop, call 920-448-5815 or email [email protected].
Dive into the world of comics and their creators at Brown County Library

2 months ago | fox11online.com | Rachel Manek

ASHWAUBENON (WLUK) -- Exploring the creative process behind some of the country's famous comic writers and cartoonists. That's the theme for this week's Good Day Reads. Brown County Library Associate Aaron Traeger highlighted the following five books:1. What Cartooning Really Is: The Major Interviews with Charles M. Schulz, Gary Groth, Leonard Maltin, Laurie Colwin (Non-Fiction) – Everyone knows Charlie Brown and his dog Snoopy. Peanuts is the most popular comic strip of all time, after all.
Girlfriend's intuition saves Wisconsin man from severe heart attack

2 months ago | fox11online.com | Rachel Manek

GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- He had a heart attack, and didn't know it. Scott Pleau, a 51 year-old from northeast Wisconsin, is always on the move and not overweight. But in late 2024 his chest began feeling a bit uncomfortable. That's the beginning of the story he shared on Fox 11's Good Day Wisconsin. Pleau and Prevea Cardiologist, Dr. Todd Fergus, joined Rachel Manek as part of National Wear Red Day, a day set aside by the American Heart Association to raise awareness about the deadly disease.
Boost heart health with these easy nutrition-packed snacks

2 months ago | fox11online.com | Rachel Manek

GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- Heart healthy snacks can be both tasty and good for you. That's the message from Western Racquet Registered Dietician Stephanie Nelson. She appeared on Good Day Wisconsin to talk about the power of plants and how healthy eating can improve your overall health. Nelson broke down the snacks into homemade, semi-homemade and pre-packaged options. "This is all dependent on time and interest in cooking. I want these to be accessible options for all," said Nelson.
Five books that celebrate tween romance and first crushes

2 months ago | fox11online.com | Rachel Manek

GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- First crushes and middle school romances are the theme for this week's Good Day Reads. Just in time for Valentine's Day! Amy Greatens, of the Brown County Library, joined Good Day Wisconsin to discuss some of her picks. "Before you say middle schoolers are too young for romance, remember your middle school crush? Those awkward school dances? Maybe even your first kiss?," asks Greatens.
Get ready for a weekend of frosty fun at Fish Creek Winterfest

2 months ago | fox11online.com | Rachel Manek

GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- Celebrate winter at Fish Creek's 37th Winterfest with quirky contests, live music, fireworks and more. Jessica Murphy, Community & Events Coordinator for Visit Fish Creek, joined Rachel Manek on Good Day Wisconsin to talk about Door County's popular winter festival. Many of the events take place on Saturday, February 1, 2025 in and around the heated tent near the frozen waters of Green Bay.