Category Archives: Local

Green Bay police say proactive measures kept human trafficking low during NFL Draft
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- More than a month has passed since the NFL Draft wrapped up in Titletown, and while the event provided plenty of fun football memories for fans, we've now learned the r...
Rachel Charniak Jun 03, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Brown County sheriff combats 'misinformation' amid claims K9 was taken from his handler
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Brown County Sheriff Todd Delain is speaking out in response to "recent public misinformation and inaccurate media reports" suggesting a sheriff's deputy and his longti...
Rachel Charniak Jun 02, 2025 Brown County Sheriff's Office. (IMAGE: Courtesy of Fox 11 WLUK)

Still no deal for Green Bay coal piles relocation with one day until $15 million deadline
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - There still isn't a deal done to move the coal piles out of downtown Green Bay with a Tuesday deadline of 5 p.m. approaching for when a $15 million state grant could be ...
Rachel Charniak Jun 02, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Oshkosh police cracking down on fireworks violations
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- As summer arrives, so too does the season for fireworks, and the Oshkosh Police Department is cracking down on fireworks violations. Residents should be aware which types of...
Rachel Charniak Jun 02, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Scammers impersonating Green Bay fire officials, seeking payment for fake inspections
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Green Bay Metro Fire Department is warning citizens about a new scam. Officials say scammers are calling residents and pretending to be fire inspectors, then requestin...
Rachel Charniak Jun 02, 2025 Green Bay Metro Fire Department

Packerland Drive near Mason Street to close for much of the summer
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Preliminary work is underway for a project to reconstruct Packerland Drive south of Mason Street on the city's west side, with the major road closures scheduled to start n...
Rachel Charniak Jun 02, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Weyauwega man arrested for possessing child pornography
WEYAWEGA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A man was arrested Monday in Weyauwega for allegedly possessing child pornography. According to a news release, the Weyauwega Police Department received a cyber tip in Apri...
Rachel Charniak Jun 02, 2025 Weyauwega Police Department

Oshkosh drug and weapons bust leads to four arrests and Milwaukee searches
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Four people were arrested in a months-long drug and weapons investigation after Oshkosh police served two search warrants. The arrests resulted in the search of two addition...
Rachel Charniak Jun 02, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Kimberly invites public to listening sessions on future of police services
KIMBERLY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- As the village of Kimberly considers pulling out of the Fox Valley Metro Police Department, it is inviting citizens to listening sessions where they can learn more about op...
Rachel Charniak Jun 02, 2025 The Fox Valley Metro Police Department covers Kimberly and Little Chute.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Federal appeals court upholds dismissal of lawsuit against Neenah in 2015 hostage case
NEENAH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A federal appeals court Monday upheld a decision dismissing a lawsuit against the City of Neenah related to the 2015 standoff at Eagle Nation Cycles. Brian Flatoff took multip...
Rachel Charniak Jun 02, 2025 Brian Flatoff leaves Winnebago County Court after being sentenced to life in prison, May 16, 2018.
PC: Fox 11 Online

