Category Archives: Local

Wisconsin State Patrol enters photo with S.S. Badger into national contest
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Wisconsin State Patrol is hoping a Lakeshore icon can help it win a national contest. A photo of a State Patrol vehicle parked in front of the S.S. Badger is Wisconsin's entry into ...
Rachel Charniak Jul 01, 2025 This photo of a Wisconsin State Patrol vehicle in front of the S.S. Badger is entered in theAmerican Association of State Troopers' America's Best-Looking Cruiser contest. (Photo courtesy Wisconsin State Patrol)

Oshkosh residents rally against 'One Big Beautiful Bill' as debate heats up nationwide
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- As Washington mulls over the "One Big Beautiful Bill," political organizers were in Oshkosh Monday to fight against it. "It is not hyperbole to say this is the worst piece o...
Rachel Charniak Jul 01, 2025 The bus traveling through the country read "Fair Share for Americans" and "Stop the Billionaire Giveaway." June 30, 2025.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Woman convicted of killing cellmate at Taycheedah prison
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Taylor Sanchez was convicted Monday of killing her cellmate at the Taycheedah Correctional Institution. Sentencing is scheduled for July 28. Sanchez, 29, pleaded no cont...
Rachel Charniak Jun 30, 2025 Taylor Sanchez appears before Fond du Lac County court via Zoom, January 29, 2024.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Teen convicted in shooting of brother, another man in Neenah apartment
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Anthony Hendricks was convicted Monday in connection with a shooting that injured two people, including his younger brother. Hendricks, 18, pleaded no contest to second-degre...
Rachel Charniak Jun 30, 2025 Neenah police investigate a shooting at 130 W. Bell St. Nov. 30, 2024.
PC: Fox 11 Online

16-year-old dead after crashing motorcycle into ditch in Marinette County
GROVER, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A male was pronounced dead Saturday morning in the town of Grover after reportedly crashing his motorcycle into a ditch. According to the release, Jerin B. Bucher, 16, was tra...
Rachel Charniak Jun 30, 2025 A Marinette County Sheriff's squad vehicle. (IMAGE: Courtesy of Fox 11 WLUK)

Two women arrested after high-speed chase in Fond du Lac County
FOND DU LAC COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Two women from the Keshena area were arrested after a nearly 11-mile high-speed chase. The Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office says just before 9:30 a.m., a deput...
Rachel Charniak Jun 30, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Kitchen fire in Green Bay home causes $1,000 damage
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A kitchen fire caused about $1,000 worth of damage to a Green Bay home Sunday. Around 8:14 p.m., crews were called to the lower unit of a two-story home at 1109 Klaus Stre...
Rachel Charniak Jun 30, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Green Bay seeks resident input on plan to allocate federal funds for affordable housing
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Green Bay is looking for input from its residents on how federal funds can create affordable housing opportunities over the next five years. The city is developing a strat...
Rachel Charniak Jun 30, 2025 PC: Fox 11 Online

Sheboygan man arrested following shooting incident at local restaurant
SHEBOYGAN, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A man was arrested after a shooting at a Sheboygan restaurant. Officers were called to Mi Ranchito at 1235 Indiana Avenue Monday for a report of a disturbance. When office...
Rachel Charniak Jun 30, 2025 PC: Fox 11 Online

$2 million bond set for Green Bay man arrested in 2-year-old's death; father also arrested
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Two men arrested in connection with the suspicious death of a 2-year-old boy appeared in court Monday afternoon. James VanderLeest, 21, had a bond appearance, where a $2 m...
Rachel Charniak Jun 30, 2025 David and James VanderLeest (Photos source: Brown County Jail)

