Category Archives: Local

Tougher Penalties For Carjacking Signed Into Law
MADISON, WI (WTAQ) - A bill authored by Rep. John Spiros has been officially signed into law by Gov. Tony Evers. This comes at a time when carjackings in Wisconsin continue to be on the rise. Cities l...
Robert Kennedy May 11, 2023 MWC

Popular Bay Beach Ride Is Sticking Around
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - For nearly ten years, the Sea Dragon has been a favorite ride at Bay Beach. Just weeks ago, it seemed to be on it's way out due to costly repairs. Now, a new life is likely...
Robert Kennedy May 11, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Downtown Green Bay Gears Up For Summer Fun
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Green Bay is gearing up for summer fun. Downtown Green Bay Inc. and On Broadway Inc. launched their summer event season in Leicht Park Wednesday. It features hundreds of do...
Robert Kennedy May 11, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Building For Independent Living
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A groundbreaking ceremony for new construction in Winnebago County took place Wednesday. "They're gonna get the care that they need and a level of independence they ...
Robert Kennedy May 11, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Complaint Alleges Winnebago County Judge Threatened Retaliation Against Lawyer
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A formal complaint has been filed against Winnebago County Judge Scott Woldt, alleging the judge threatened retaliation against a lawyer and his clients because the attorney...
Rachel Charniak May 10, 2023 Judge Scott Woldt speaks during a case Sept. 15, 2022.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Trial Ordered in Green Bay Homicide Case
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The suspect in a west-side murder was ordered Wednesday to stand trial. Jacob Ventura, 36, is charged with being party to the crime of first-degree intentional homicide fo...
Rachel Charniak May 10, 2023 Jacob Ventura
PC: Fox 11 Online

Oshkosh Police Release Images of Suspect Vehicle in Hit and Run
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Oshkosh police released surveillance images of the suspect vehicle involved in a hit and run that injured a pedestrian last month. Police were called to the 700 block of W. ...
Rachel Charniak May 10, 2023 The suspect vehicle involved in a hit and run that injured a pedestrian on W. Packer Avenue in Oshkosh, April 28, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Missing Two Rivers Girl Found
UPDATE 11:37 a.m. -- Kyliah F. Stetson has been located and is safe. TWO RIVERS, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Authorities are looking for a missing and endangered 12-year-old girl in Two Rivers. Kyliah F. Stetso...
Rachel Charniak May 10, 2023 Kyliah Stetson

One Murder Suspect In Custody, Another On The Loose
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Bond was set at $1 million Wednesday for Parise Larry, the 14-year-old suspect in a murder Sunday at a Fond du Lac cookout. Larry turned himself in overnight, police said...
Rachel Charniak May 10, 2023 Parise Larry appears in Fond du Lac County court via video conference May 10, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Budding Season Making a Comeback After False Spring
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Heading into the middle of May, blooming plants and trees provide a welcoming sight as spring takes over. The greenery is thanks to a little bit of rain, warmer temperature...
Rachel Charniak May 10, 2023 Plants at Van Zeeland Nursery May 9, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

