Category Archives: Local
Former Green Bay school board member to face trial for alleged election fraud
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Former Green Bay School Board member Kou Lee - who was charged with two felonies for allegedly getting elected to the board while not being a resident of the district - was...
Dec 03, 2025 Kou Lee.
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I-41 northbound lanes shut down for hours after crash, reopening by late morning
WRIGHTSTOWN, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A crash early Wednesday morning closed a portion of I-41 in Outagamie County for hours. The northbound lanes of I-41 between WIS 55 and County S were closed until about ...
Dec 03, 2025 A crash on I-41 in Outagamie County backs up traffic, December 3, 2025. (WisDOT).
Wyoming troopers rescue Wisconsin teen after alleged kidnapping; two suspects in custody
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Two men are facing charges in Manitowoc County in connection with the alleged kidnapping of a teenager. On Nov. 28, the Two Rivers Police Department was notified about a 16-year-old fem...
Dec 03, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Jesse Vang, man charged in Elijah Vue's death, files lawsuit against Manitowoc County Jail
MILWAUKEE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The man charged in the death of Elijah Vue has filed a federal lawsuit against the Manitowoc County Jail. Jesse Vang, who has been behind bars for 21 months, alleged civil...
Dec 03, 2025 Jesse Vang (Photo courtesy Manitowoc County Sheriff's Office)
Teen who brought gun to Preble High School sent to juvenile facility until he turns 18
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The former Preble High School student who brought a loaded gun and ammunition to school earlier this year will remain at a secure youth facility until he turns 18 years ol...
Dec 03, 2025 A now-17-year-old who brought a loaded gun to Preble High School has been sentenced to a secure juvenile facility instead of prison. The teen will be released from the facility when he turns 18.
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Wisconsin health care open enrollment ends Dec. 15: What to know about rates, coverage gap
MENASHA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Open enrollment for health care in Wisconsin ends Dec. 15. Those who apply after that day would see their benefits begin in February -- leaving a gap in coverage during the ...
Dec 03, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Preliminary hearing postponed for suspect in malnourished teen child neglect case
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A preliminary hearing was postponed Tuesday for Kayla Stemler, one of four people charged with the alleged abuse of a 14-year-old girl who was hospitalized weighing just 35...
Dec 02, 2025 Kayla Stemler appears in Outagamie County court, Dec. 2 2025. (Photo courtesy: Outagamie County court/Zoom)
Judge rules against Hobart in land trust dispute with Oneida Nation
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A judge rejected the Village of Hobart's action challenging the federal government's decision to allow the Oneida Nation to place land into trust status. The ruling Tuesda...
Dec 02, 2025 Oneida Nation Logo
Green Bay police searching for missing 17-year-old girl
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A teenage girl is missing from Green Bay. The city's police department is asking for help finding 17-year-old Sapphire Hammer. She was last seen around 7:30 p.m. Sunday in...
Dec 02, 2025 Sapphire Hammer is missing from Green Bay, Dec. 1, 2025. (Photo courtesy: Green Bay Police Department)
Barnes brings more name recognition to Democratic side of Wisconsin gubernatorial race
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes announced Tuesday morning he'd like to succeed his former running mate, Tony Evers. He instantly carries the most name recognition in a crowded...
Dec 02, 2025 Lt. Gov Mandela Barnes. Image courtesy: State of Wisconsin
