Category Archives: Local
Mom, boyfriend charged in Elijah Vue's death appear in court
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The two people charged in connection with the 2024 death of three-year-old Elijah Vue appeared in court Friday in Manitowoc County. Elijah Vue's mother, Katrina Baur, and ...
Sep 26, 2025 Katrina Baur, left, and Jesse Vang appear in court Oct. 18, 2024, on charges related to the death of Baur's 3-year-old son, Elijah Vue. (Manitowoc County courts/Zoom)
Democratic candidate Francesca Hong campaigns near Lambeau Field for Wisconsin governor
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Democratic candidate for governor is taking her message on the road to Green Bay area voters. State Rep. Francesca Hong spoke at Skyline Park Thursday, outside of Lambea...
Sep 25, 2025 Democratic Wisconsin governor candidate State Rep. Francesca Hong speaks at Skyline Park in Ashwaubenon, September 25, 2025.
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Shawano school district threatens to cancel homecoming activities due to vandalism
SHAWANO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Shawano School District says it may cancel its remaining high school homecoming activities due to recent acts of vandalism in the community. In a statement Thursday, Sup...
Sep 25, 2025 Shawano School District $54.5 referendum fails. April 3, 2024.
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Oct. 7 trial for 'Uncle Fester' postponed after addition of new drug, bail jumping charges
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- With two new sets of bail jumping allegations and the defense raising trial preparation concerns, Stephen Preisler's Oct. 7 trial on a litany of drug charges was postponed...
Sep 25, 2025 Stephen Preisler, a.k.a. "Uncle Fester" appears in Brown County court, Sept. 12, 2024.
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Green Bay East placed in 'secure' status, student arrested off-campus for alleged threat
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Green Bay East High School was briefly placed in a "secure" status Thursday in response to an alleged threat between two students. Principal Lisa Lipp sent a letter to fam...
Sep 25, 2025 PC: Fox 11 Online
Man charged with reckless endangerment over 'devil music' pleads not guilty
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Matthew Korth pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges he drove his vehicle onto a sidewalk near a bar because he was upset at the "devil music" being played there. Korth, 5...
Sep 25, 2025 Matthew Korth appears in court via video conference from the Manitowoc County Jail Sept. 15, 2025. (Image courtesy Manitowoc County courts/Zoom)
Renovated Appleton library hailed for design excellence with top architecture accolade
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Appleton's new library took home a prestigious architecture award. Earlier this month, the Appleton Public Library was a finalist for The American Institute of Architects C...
Sep 25, 2025 PC: Fox 11 Online
First human case of West Nile virus confirmed in Shawano County blood donor
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- West Nile virus has been detected in a Shawano County resident. According to the Shawano-Menominee Counties Health Department, the infection was confirmed in a "healthy blood donor" who...
Sep 25, 2025 Mosquito in De Pere, August 30, 2021.
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Woman gets prison time for leaving water running in homes under construction
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Kendall Strobel-Nieft was sentenced Thursday to 18 months in prison for going into homes under construction in Kaukauna, turning on the water and leaving. She was ordered t...
Sep 25, 2025 Kendall Strobel-Nieft appears before Outagamie County court via Zoom.
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ICE arrests 21 in Manitowoc County; 9 linked to trafficking minors, sexual assault
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 21 illegal individuals in Manitowoc County, the FBI confirmed. Officials report nine of those who were arrested Thursday...
Sep 25, 2025 The FBI in conjunction with ICE agents arrested 21 illegal individuals in the Manitowoc County area, September 25, 2025. (Photo courtesy of FBI-Milwaukee)
