Category Archives: Local
Are ticket prices for Packers' home opener vs. Lions higher than normal?
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- If you want to watch the Packers take on the Lions at home Sunday, and you still haven't gotten your ticket -- you're probably going to have to spend over $200. Is that hi...
Sep 05, 2025
Appleton officer stabbing case remains suspended as suspect deemed incompetent until 2026
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The criminal case of a man who allegedly stabbed an Appleton police officer in 2020 remains suspended for at least another year because he is not competent to stand trial. T...
Sep 05, 2025 Troy VanGrinsven
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Green Bay women's homeless shelter seeks year-round operation with expanded capacity
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The St. John the Evangelist Homeless Shelter wants to expand the capacity of its women's shelter from 58 to 70 beds, and wants to operate it year-round. The shelter operate...
Sep 05, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Brillion police officer injured, squad car totaled in pursuit
BRILLION, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Brillion police officer was hurt and their squad car was totaled after crashing during a pursuit. Just before 11 p.m. Tuesday, a Brillion police officer attempted to pull...
Sep 05, 2025
Wisconsin casinos reap the benefits of sports betting, expected to generate $3.7B in 2025
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Since the U.S. Supreme Court opened the gates for legal sports betting in 2018, the industry has boomed. Sports betting is banned in Wisconsin, aside from 27 tribal locati...
Sep 05, 2025 Oneida Casino sports betting, Feb. 10, 2023.
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Oshkosh police open new substation downtown to aid homeless population
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- 101 Algoma Boulevard in Oshkosh has been transformed into a new substation for police officers, with a distinct purpose in mind. "The reason we're here goes back to 2024, wh...
Sep 05, 2025 The new Oshkosh substation on Algoma Boulevard in downtown. September 4, 2025.
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Packers-Lions halftime to feature alumni, tribute to 15th anniversary of Super Bowl XLV
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Alumni introductions and a special tribute to the 15th anniversary of the Packers' victory in Super Bowl XLV highlight this weekend's halftime entertainment at Lambeau Fie...
Sep 05, 2025 After a snowy morning, skies over Lambeau Field are blue for the NFC championship game Jan. 24, 2021. (PHOTO: Courtesy of Fox 11 WLUK)
SS Badger cancels Friday trips due to strong winds and high waves on Lake Michigan
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Inclement weather is forcing the cancellation of the SS Badger's trips across Lake Michigan Friday. The popular car ferry was scheduled to depart Ludington, Michigan at 9 ...
Sep 05, 2025
Mexican national living in Kaukauna indicted for fraudulently obtaining passport
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Mexican national residing in Kaukauna has been indicted for passport fraud. Erik Paz-Zavaleta, 46, was arraigned Wednesday on a previously-sealed indictment charging him with making a...
Sep 05, 2025
U.S. Attorney's Office settles case against Appleton landlords accused of discrimination
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- The United States Attorney's Office has reached a settlement in a discrimination case against two Appleton landlords. According to federal officials, the agreement in U.S. v. Estrada wa...
Sep 05, 2025 Generic For Rent sign.
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