Category Archives: Local
Appleton to install historic marker honoring Harry Houdini on 100th anniversary of death
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A new sign will commemorate one of Appleton's most famous residents ahead of the 100th anniversary of his death. Creative Downtown Appleton, Inc. has been seeking approval ...
Mar 18, 2026 Harry Houdini (Tom Boldt via Fox 11 Online)
Appleton cites qualified immunity in wrongful death suit over officer shooting
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Appleton will appeal a ruling denying its motion to have a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the estate of a man killed by a police officer dismissed, its attorney said Wednes...
Mar 18, 2026
Policy says Packers must explore new revenue options to keep up with privately owned teams
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Green Bay Packers may be facing a problem when it comes to equity. President/CEO Ed Policy is floating different ideas to increase the team's revenue in an effort to h...
Mar 18, 2026 Generic Green Bay Packers game, Lambeau Field.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Evers to decide fate of bills such as PFAS, online sports betting, NIL funds, next of kin
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Wisconsin State Senate passed several noteworthy bills Tuesday before adjourning for the 2025-27 session. Lawmakers have no plans to reconvene until the new term begins next January...
Mar 18, 2026 The Wisconsin State Capitol dome in Madison.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Safe Haven Hope Center secures location to continue mission to combat housing insecurity
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary in downtown Green Bay announced their new endeavor last week; Safe Haven Hope Center. At the time of the announcement, the organization was still on th...
Mar 17, 2026 PC: Safe Haven Hope Center Facebook Page
Manitowoc sex offender indicted on new child obscenity and pornography charges
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A registered sex offender from Manitowoc is facing new charges. Brandon Lemerond, 20, was indicted Tuesday on two counts of obscene visual depictions of the sexual abuse o...
Mar 17, 2026 Brandon Lemerond (Photo courtesy: Wisconsin Department of Corrections)
Waupaca County man sentenced for causing person's death while acting out sexual fantasies
WAUPACA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Darwin Huebner was sentenced to 15 years in prison for causing the death of another person during a sexual encounter. Huebner, 72, was also sentenced to another three years ...
Mar 17, 2026 Darwin Huebner Sr. (Photo courtesy Waupaca County Sheriff's Office)
Former Hearthstone museum treasurer appears in court on theft charge
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Steven Jahnke made his first court appearance Tuesday for allegedly stealing about $70,000 from the Hearthstone Historic House Museum. Jahnke, 77, faces one count of theft i...
Mar 17, 2026 The Hearthstone Historic House Museum in Appleton, August 9, 2024.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Court dismisses State Farm from Pulaski-area bonfire explosion lawsuit
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - An insurance company has no duty to defend one of the people facing a civil lawsuit in connection with the Pulaski-area bonfire explosion, a court order Tuesday states. Ben...
Mar 17, 2026 This property in the Shawano County town of Maple Grove, seen Oct. 18, 2022, is the location of a bonfire explosion that injured dozens of current and former Pulaski High School students four days earlier.
Traffic at Appleton airport has increased 60%, but lagged at other Wisconsin airports
GREENVILLE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- While other Wisconsin airports face stagnant passenger traffic, the Appleton International Airport (ATW) is flying high. From 2019 to 2025, ATW's traffic has increased by...
Mar 17, 2026 Appleton International Airport. (PHOTO: WTAQ News)
