Category Archives: Local
No charges recommended against grandfather in ATV crash that fatally injured toddler
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Investigators are not recommending any charges be filed in an ATV crash that fatally injured the driver's granddaughter. The Brown County Sheriff's Office says emergenc...
Oct 15, 2025 Brown County Sheriff's Office. (IMAGE: Courtesy of Fox 11 WLUK)
Dispensary conflict in Menominee heads to mediation after judge's injunction rejection
MENOMINEE, MI. (WTAQ-WLUK) - A judge rejected a marijuana dispensary's request for an order allowing it to open. Puff Cannabis Company sued the City of Menominee, arguing its approval to open was appr...
Oct 15, 2025 Puff doorway, Oct. 6, 2025.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Man pleads not guilty to Manitowoc murder, claims self-defense in fatal shooting
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Kirk Dunn pleaded not guilty Wednesday to the murder of Jaisiah Owens - who Dunn says shot at him first. Dunn, 20, is charged with first-degree intentional homicide for the...
Oct 15, 2025 Kirk Dunn (Manitowoc Co. Jail)
Wisconsin reports $4.6 billion surplus at end of latest fiscal year
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Wisconsin had a $4.6 billion budget surplus to end the 2025 fiscal year, Gov. Tony Evers' administration announced Wednesday. The surplus was $265 million more than previous...
Oct 15, 2025 Wisconsin state capital in Madison.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Unveiling of Pulaski Area Veterans Monument honors hundreds of local servicemembers
PULASKI, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A project years in the making that honors hundreds of local servicemembers is now officially complete. On Tuesday, dozens of community members, veterans and volunteers came ...
Oct 15, 2025 Pulaski Area Veterans Monument unveiling, Oct. 14, 2025.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Evers and local Republicans call for release of $15M for prison projects, GBCI closure
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Gov. Tony Evers is asking the State Building Commission to release $15 million in order to move forward with the administration's plans to revamp correctional facilities across the stat...
Oct 15, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Green Bay native Lara Fritts named president and CEO of Greater Green Bay Chamber
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Green Bay native will return to her roots and lead the Greater Green Bay Chamber as its next president and CEO. Lara Fritts will step into her new role on Dec. 1, 2025. ...
Oct 14, 2025 Lara Fritts (Photo courtesy of Greater Green Bay Chamber)
Oshkosh introduces 2026 budget, seeks applicants for vacant Common Council seat
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The city of Oshkosh is set to introduce its 2026 budget to the Common Council -- and it's seeking applicants to fill a vacancy in an at-large council seat. On Tuesday, City ...
Oct 14, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Pamperin Park's suspension bridge reopens after being revived by community collaboration
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A nearly 100-year-old suspension bridge is as good as new. Brown County parks officials announced historic bridge in Pamperin Park has reopened after undergoing a rehab...
Oct 14, 2025 People walk on the fully reopened footbridge over Duck Creek at Pamperin Park in Brown County Oct. 14, 2025.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Man who allegedly shot driver on Highway 172 fit for trial, defense to contest
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Ji-Gwe-Mko Layton, the man who admitting killing a man while travelling on Highway 172 because he was afraid the driver was going to rob his home while Layton was at work, ...
Oct 14, 2025 Jigwemko Layton in court, Aug. 18, 2025.
PC: Fox 11 Online
