Category Archives: Local

Winnebago County Fair is Going Virtual
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The Winnebago County Fair is going virtual this year. Although the in-person fair is canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Winnebago County Fair Association is pl...
Casey Nelson Jul 06, 2020 Food stands are seen at the Winnebago County Fair Aug. 3, 2019. (PHOTO: Courtesy of Fox 11 WLUK)

Appleton Mayor Hosting Office Hours in the Park
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Have something you'd like to discuss with Appleton's new mayor? You can reserve a time to meet him during office hours later this month. City officials say Mayor Jake Woodf...
Casey Nelson Jul 06, 2020 Appleton Mayor Jake Woodford calls his first city council meeting to order. April 21, 2020. (PHOTO: Courtesy of Fox 11 WLUK)

Fond du Lac Man Accidentally Shot While Golfing
LOMIRA, WI (WLUK) - A Fond du Lac man was injured while golfing as the result of an accidental shooting Monday morning. According to the Dodge County Sheriff's Office, the 80-year-old man was golfing ...
Casey Nelson Jul 06, 2020

Oshkosh Man Arrested in International Child Pornography Crackdown
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - An Oshkosh man was among dozens arrested in a worldwide operation to crack down on child sexul abuse. The FBI says more than 63 law enforcement agencies working with the bure...
Casey Nelson Jul 06, 2020 Martin McKeever (PHOTO: Courtesy of Brown County Jail)

Unclaimed $50,000 Lottery Ticket Expires on Thursday
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Someone in the Green Bay area has until Thursday of this week to claim a $50,000 lottery prize. The Powerball Lotto ticket was sold at the Main Street Mini Mart ahead of the Jan...
Casey Nelson Jul 06, 2020 Travis Wise / CC

Green Bay Common Council President Wants to Limit Partisanship in Local Offices
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- The President of the Green Bay Common Council wants to change the rules governing the behavior of elected officials. Council President Jesse Brunette says he wants to make chan...
Rob Sussman Jul 06, 2020

Police Drop Tickets Against 11-Year-Olds Over Racial Slurs, Derogatory Comments
TWO RIVERS, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - After an outcry from the community, Two Rivers police have decided not to ticket two 11-year-olds for making derogatory comments to each other. Police say the incident hap...
Casey Nelson Jul 06, 2020

Green Bay to Receive "Wisconsin Safe Voting Plan" Grant Money
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Green Bay will receive a chunk of a $6.3 million grant as part of an effort to keep voters safe at the polls this year. The Wisconsin Safe Voting Plan grant, awarded by the non...
Rob Sussman Jul 06, 2020

Car Slams into House in Allouez
ALLOUEZ, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A car slammed into a house Monday morning in Allouez. A FOX 11 crew saw the car being pulled out of the house in the 3600 block of East River Drive just before noon. No furth...
Casey Nelson Jul 06, 2020

Plea Deal Possible in Perjury Case Related to Death of Pittsfield Woman
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A woman charged with perjury in connection with the investigation into the murder of Victoria Prokopovitz may change her plea and be convicted in the case on Aug. 6. Kathry...
Casey Nelson Jul 06, 2020

