Category Archives: Local

School Reports Second Teen Has Died After Weekend Car Crash
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A second teen has died as a result of a weekend crash. St. Mary's Springs Academy notified parents Wednesday that Tommy Koenigs died. He was a sophomore at the school. T...
Rachel Charniak Jan 25, 2023 A memorial at the site of a deadly crash in Fond du Lac County January 24, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Brown County Investigators Seeking Identity of Burglary Suspect in Surveillance Video
HOWARD, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Brown County Sheriff's Office released a video of a potential burglary suspect. Deputies are asking the public to help identify the individual in the video below. The bur...
Rachel Charniak Jan 25, 2023 Brown County Sheriff's Office. (IMAGE: Courtesy of Fox 11 WLUK)

Lights on Green Bay Bridges to Remember Hit-and-Run Victim
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Green Bay's bridges will light up in multiple colors to remember a man who died after he could not navigate his wheelchair on city-owned, snow-covered sidewalks. Wednesday...
Rachel Charniak Jan 25, 2023 John Kennedy
PC: Fox 11 Online

Green Bay's Airport Expands Service to Meet Passenger Demand
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- With passenger traffic up in the past year, Green Bay's airport is expanding it service with more flights and larger aircraft. Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB...
Rachel Charniak Jan 25, 2023 Inside Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport, September 28, 2021.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Steven Avery's Attorney Points Finger at Alternate Suspect in Latest Motion
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Steven Avery's attorney again pointed the finger at an alternate suspect for the murder of Teresa Halbach, and insists Avery did not get a fair trial, in the latest motion...
Rachel Charniak Jan 25, 2023 Steven Avery's June 2022 mug shot.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Green Bay Shipping Season Comes to a Close Amid Loose Ice Coverage
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Despite our mild winter weather lately, the Port of Green Bay will be closing for the season Wednesday. With the arrival of the Algocanada on Tuesday morning into the port...
Rachel Charniak Jan 25, 2023 The Algocanada arrives at the port of Green Bay Jan. 24, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Northeast Wisconsin Lawmakers Respond to Evers' State of the State Address
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- It didn't take long for members of the Wisconsin state legislature to weigh in after Democratic Gov. Tony Evers delivered his fifth state of the state address Tuesday night....
Rachel Charniak Jan 25, 2023 Governor Tony Evers
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Missing Sheboygan County Teen Could be in Manitowoc Area
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Sheboygan County teen missing for nearly a month may be in the Manitowoc area, authorities say. Colt Klinzing, 13, was last seen leaving his foster residence at W4375 La...
Rachel Charniak Jan 25, 2023 Colt Klinzing
PC: Fox 11 Online

Complaints Against Brown County Courthouse Displays
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Brown County is being asked to remove a statue and painting from the courthouse. At least one Native American says they are offensive. The courthouse is on the National ...
Robert Kennedy Jan 25, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Community Outpouring Continues For Fond Du Lac County Crash Victims
FOND DU LAC COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Fond du Lac County continues to support those affected by the deadly crash that took place early Saturday morning. Three teenagers were a part of that crash and on...
Robert Kennedy Jan 25, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

