Category Archives: Local
Dirt bike rider airlifted after collision with vehicle in Outagamie County
VANDENBROEK, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A man riding a dirt bike was flown to the hospital after colliding with a vehicle in Outagamie County. It happened around 5:30 p.m. Sunday near the intersection of Emery...
Jul 07, 2025 (Fox 11 Online)
Sixth suspect convicted in $38,000 Kaukauna ATM theft; sentencing set for Wednesday
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A sixth suspect was convicted Monday in connection with the theft of more than $38,000 from a Kaukauna ATM. Johamnel Ortiz-Sanchez, 40, pleaded no contest to being party to ...
Jul 07, 2025 Clockwise from upper left: Yenaiker Yohendy Avila-Acevedo, Adonay Jose Dalis-Ramirez, Jesse Ronald Duque-Escobar, Andres Jose Escobar-Rodriguez, Johamnel Jose Ortiz-Sanchez and Manuel Alejandro Pina-Gonzalez (Photos courtesy Outagamie County Jail)
Upgrades and renovations at Sturgeon Bay's Sunset Park improve visitor experience
STURGEON BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of renovations at Sunset Park in Sturgeon Bay are complete. Work that began last fall was done just in time for 4th of July festi...
Jul 07, 2025 More than $400,000 worth of renovations at Sunset Park in Sturgeon Bay are complete. The pavilion getting a makeover, including a new roof and masonry work. A fire pit and patio area, with accessible seating, were added. The pathway to the beach was not only expanded, but a mobile mat was added, along with a foot washing station too. The renovations and upgrades a benefit for all visitors to the park.
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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.
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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
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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.
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