Category Archives: Local
Wisconsin state budget wrap-up: Both sides get wins in bipartisan deal signed just in time
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Wisconsin's next state budget crossed the finish line early Thursday morning in a race to beat Congress and secure federal dollars for Medicaid. Governor Tony Evers signed t...
Jul 07, 2025 The Wisconsin State Capitol dome in Madison.
PC: Fox 11 Online
How to Donate to the Rescue, Relief, and Recovery Efforts in the Aftermath of the Texas Floods
The Texas Hill Country endured a devastating flood. Dozens have been killed, and many are still missing. Rescue efforts are still underway and questions are arising about how to assist those affected ...
Jul 06, 2025
Multiple dumpster fires in Appleton on July 4th
APPLETON, WI (WLUK) -- The Appleton Fire Department responded to multiple dumpster fires across the city overnight following an evening of 4th of July celebrations. Appleton fire officials say they we...
Jul 06, 2025 Appleton Fire Department (Fox 11 Online)
Oshkosh Police investigating Saturday night homicide
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WLUK) - The Oshkosh Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred in Menominee Park, near the 1200 block of Irving Ave., Saturday night. According to a release from Sergea...
Jul 06, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Dodge County town chairman accused of hanging stray dog dies from surgery complications
DODGE COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A town chairman in Dodge County who was accused of fatally hanging a stray dog by its leash has died, according to an obituary. Town of Chester Chairman Richard Van Bur...
Jul 03, 2025 Richard Van Buren (Photo courtesy: Dodge County Sheriff's Office)
Prosecutors request delay of upcoming trial in 1992 Waupaca County double murder case
WAUPACA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A day after a judge ruled prosecutors couldn't use DNA test results to eliminate an alternate suspect for the 1992 murders of Tanna Togstad and Timothy Mumbrue, the state fil...
Jul 03, 2025 Tony Haase
PC: Fox 11 Online
Circuit court hearing held for Marinette County case on PFAS contamination at Tyco site
MARINETTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Just 10 days after a Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling saying the Dept. of Natural Resources can order cleanup of PFAS sites, a Marinette County case regarding the PFAS pollut...
Jul 03, 2025 Foam floating in the Peshtigo River.
PC: Fox 11 Online
VIDEO: Electric motorcycles drive into oncoming traffic in Appleton roundabout, police say
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Police are issuing a safety reminder after a recent traffic incident in Appleton. On Wednesday, the Appleton Police Department posted a video on Facebook showing a group of...
Jul 03, 2025 The Appleton Police Department is issuing a safety reminder after a recent traffic incident in which a group of electric motorcycles drove the wrong way into oncoming traffic in a roundabout. (Photo courtesy: APD)
Man who 'stalked and terrorized' woman in Fond du Lac County gets 15-year prison sentence
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- A man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for stalking a woman in Fond du Lac County. Authorities announced Zackery Olson's sentence in a news release Wednesday. He will spend 14 y...
Jul 03, 2025 Zackery J. Olson (Photo courtesy: Fond du Lac County Jail)
State budget includes $500K for USS Cobia restoration
MANITOWOC (WLUK) -- A provision in the latest state budget provides the final piece of funding for a Lakeshore landmark to be preserved. The 2025-27 budget signed overnight by Gov. Tony Evers includes...
Jul 03, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
