Category Archives: Local
Inmate found guilty of reckless homicide in Oshkosh mental facility attack
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Jumal Lipscomb was convicted Monday of killing another inmate at a state mental health facility by kicking and stomping on his head. Lipscomb, 42, pleaded no contest and was ...
Aug 11, 2025 Jumal Lipscomb (Wisconsin DOC)
Canadian wildfire smoke returns, prompting air quality advisory
(WLUK-WTAQ) -- Canadian wildfire smoke is moving back into Wisconsin. An air quality advisory has been issued for multiple Northeast Wisconsin counties from 10 a.m. to Tuesday at 3 p.m. The smoke is e...
Aug 11, 2025 Wildfire smoke from Canada creates hazy conditions and poor air quality in Green Bay May 30, 2025.
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UW-Oshkosh survey shows graduates are landing local jobs, seeing salaries rise
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A recent survey revealed that UW-Oshkosh graduates are landing local jobs before graduation, boosting Wisconsin's workforce retention. On Monday, university leaders rolled o...
Aug 11, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Tony Haase found not guilty of 1992 Waupaca County double murder
WAUPACA (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Tony Haase, the man accused of the 1992 murder of Tanna Togstad and Timothy Mumbrue has been found not guilty by a jury in Waupaca County. The jury reached a verdict in Haase's ...
Aug 11, 2025 Tony Haase leaves the courtroom after being found not guilty of murder on August 11th, 2025. (Fox 11 Online)
Menasha homeowner recounts close call as tree crashes into garage during weekend storms
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Crews were out all night throughout northeast Wisconsin cleaning up damage from Saturday's storms. Straight line winds bustled their way through, creating a mess for many homeowners. "I...
Aug 11, 2025 Crews were out all night throughout northeast Wisconsin cleaning up damage from Saturday's storms. Aug. 10, 2025.
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WPS reminds residents to call 811 before digging to avoid injuries, outages and repairs
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Monday is August 11 (811) and officials are using the date as a reminder to call that number before you dig. Whether it's planting a garden or a professional construction ...
Aug 11, 2025
Outages remain in Door County after severe storms roll through
SISTER BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Thousands lost power Saturday in Door County as a result of strong storms moving through the area. The Sister Bay Fire Department opened its Red Cross shelter at the fire...
Aug 10, 2025 Damaged trees in Ashwaubenon from storms on Saturday, August 9, 2025. (Fox 11 Online)
Wisconsin State Fair cancels Sunday opening after storms
WEST ALLIS, WI (WLUK) - The Wisconsin State Fair did not reopen Sunday, August 10. The decision was made by fair officials Sunday following last night's flash flooding resulted in the early closure of...
Aug 10, 2025 Wisconsin State Fair in West Allis, August 3, 2023.
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Officials deny any responsibility in cellmate hate crime murder at Green Bay prison
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Two state officials have denied any wrongdoing in connection with the death of Green Bay Correctional Institution inmate Micah Laureano, who was killed by his cellmate. La...
Aug 08, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Flags to fly at half-staff Saturday in honor of Shawano airman killed at Pearl Harbor
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Flags across Wisconsin will fly at half-staff on Saturday in honor of a Shawano airman who was killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor. U.S. Army Air Forces Pvt. Herbert E. McLaughlin will...
Aug 08, 2025 The remains of Private Herbert E. McLaughlin, who was killed in World War II in the attack on Pearl Harbor, were brought back to Shawano, Aug. 6, 2025.
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