Category Archives: Local

Gallagher Questions Governor's Response to Kenosha Situation
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - As the state continues to wrestle with the incidents that have unraveled in Kenosha over the past week, there are a lot of questions surrounding the governor's approach to the s...
Casey Nelson Aug 28, 2020 Congressman Mike Gallagher wears a mask while speaking with reporters during a press conference at Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport. (PHOTO/WTAQ News)

Court Approves Arena Bankruptcy Plan
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A federal bankruptcy court has approved a reorganization plan for Fox Valley Pro Basketball, which operates Oshkosh's Menominee Nation Arena. "We are very pleased with the Co...
Casey Nelson Aug 28, 2020 The Menominee Nation Arena in Oshkosh is seen, Aug. 19, 2019. (IMAGE: Courtesy of Fox 11 WLUK)

HazMat Team Responds to Organic Peroxide Leak
FOX CROSSING, WI (WTAQ) - A HazMat team was called in after a 300-gallon tote of Organic Peroxide was punctured and began leaking onto the loading dock floor at a Fox Crossing business. The Fox Crossi...
Casey Nelson Aug 28, 2020

Prosecutors: Woman Killed Ex for Not Wanting to Talk
STURGEON BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Susan Soukup allegedly killed her ex-girlfriend after she didn't want to talk with her after returning home from work, according to the criminal complaint filed Friday....
Casey Nelson Aug 28, 2020

Man Hospitalized, Another Arrested After Stabbing Incident
TOWN OF MATTESON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- One person was hospitalized and another arrested as a result of a stabbing Thursday night near Clintonville. Waupaca County sheriff's officials say the stabbing was...
Casey Nelson Aug 28, 2020

Woman Sentenced for Role in Fraud, Theft Ring
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- One woman involved in a retail theft and fraud ring was sentenced to two years in prison, while sentencing for the other has been delayed. In addition to the prison term, ...
Casey Nelson Aug 28, 2020

Five Arrested in Florence County Drug Bust
TOWN OF AURORA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Florence County deputy needed Narcan after being exposed to suspected fentanyl during a drug bust. Authorities served a search warrant at a home in the town of Auro...
Casey Nelson Aug 28, 2020

Four Teens Arrested in Alleged Robberies in Oshkosh
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Oshkosh police say four teens are in custody, suspected of robbing individuals, armed with a BB gun. Police were called to the 600 block of N. Main St. just before 1:30 a.m....
Casey Nelson Aug 28, 2020

Boettcher Admitted to Mental Hospital for Killing Mother
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Bradley Boettcher was committed Thursday to a state psychiatric hospital after being convicted of killing his mother, but then was declared not guilty by reason of mental di...
Rob Sussman Aug 28, 2020 Bradley Boettcher appears in Outagamie County court via video conference, May 14, 2020. (Fox 11 Online)

Hikers Flock to Ice Age Trail
MARATHON COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Hikers have been flocking to Wisconsin's Ice Age Trail. The trail has gotten more attention in recent years, and as people seek outdoor activities due to COVID-19, t...
Rob Sussman Aug 28, 2020 Justin Smith on the Ice Age National Scenic Trail in Marathon County, August 27, 2020 (Fox 11 Online)

