Category Archives: Local

Manitowoc Police Looking to Identify Suspects in Shootout
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A $1,000 reward is offered to anyone with information leading to the arrest of those involved in an attempted homicide in Manitowoc. Police say around 2:30 p.m. Sunday, the...
Casey Nelson Feb 08, 2022

Ringleader of Fond du Lac Cocaine Ring Convicted
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - One of the people described as a ringleader of a cocaine distribution ring was convicted Tuesday. Nicole Cassola, 32, pleaded no contest to conspiracy to deliver cocaine,...
Casey Nelson Feb 08, 2022

For Sturgeon Spearers It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
LAKE WINNEBAGO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The countdown is underway for Sturgeon Spearing 2022, and the excitement level is starting to ramp up around Northeast Wisconsin. The season begins Saturday, with 12,6...
Robert Kennedy Feb 08, 2022 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Stadium District Disbanding Proposal Appears Stuck
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A Brown County committee unanimously voted Monday night to not take a stance on a proposal that would change the ownership dynamic of Lambeau Field. State Rep. David Steffe...
Robert Kennedy Feb 08, 2022 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Travel Tastes Changing in the Late Months of the Pandemic
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Cold and snowy Wisconsin winters are leading some people to look at getting out of town. Fox World Travel's Rose Gray says there are certain things people are looking for, espe...
Rob Sussman Feb 07, 2022 A plane pulls into Appleton International Airport. The airport prepares for holiday travel during the Covid-19 pandemic. (PHOTO: Courtesy of Fox 11 WLUK)

Trial for Diemel Brothers' Deaths Postponed for 2nd Time
WARRENSBURG, MO. (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The trial for the man who allegedly killed two Shawano County brothers was postponed another eight months Monday. Garland Nelson allegedly killed Nick and Justin Diemel...
Casey Nelson Feb 07, 2022 Garland Nelson

Trial for 1986 Murder Postponed
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The trial for the man who allegedly killed Lisa Holstead in 1986 was postponed Monday. Lou Griffin, 66, was supposed to stand trial Feb. 28 on one count of first-degree int...
Casey Nelson Feb 07, 2022

Don't Get Smished: Text Phishing Scams Imitating DMV
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Don't get smished! Watch out for text messages claiming there is something wrong with your vehicle registration. The DOT is warning of Smishing texts - or SMS phishing scams. DM...
Casey Nelson Feb 07, 2022 An example of a 'smishing' text imitating the Wisconsin DMV. (Image: Courtesy of Wisconsin Department of Transportation)

Valentines Day Staples Impacted by Supply Chain Problems, Inflation
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Valentines Day is quickly approaching, and in an economy dealing with supply issues and price increases, it may not be a typical one. Majorie Hitchcock with Seroogy's Chocolate...
Rob Sussman Feb 07, 2022 Chocolate rolls on the line at Seroogy's Chocolates in De Pere

Green Bay School District Expels Students Charged with Social Media Threats
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Two of the students charged with social media threats against Preble High School have been expelled by the Green Bay Area Public School District, their attorneys said in co...
Casey Nelson Feb 07, 2022

