Category Archives: Local
Ice rescue taking place in Door County
DOOR COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Crews are working to rescue about a dozen people from the ice of Green Bay. The Door County Sheriff's Office says the rescue is in the area of Larson's Reef and Riley's ...
Jan 24, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Oshkosh may use interest from federal grant money to run Menominee Park train in 2025
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Oshkosh may use interest from federal COVID-19 relief funds to operate the train at Menominee Park this summer. The city said it would not operate the train this season due ...
Jan 24, 2025 Menominee Park in Oshkosh, seen May 20, 2020.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Bipartisanship needed if Wisconsin Legislature wants to pass gun law reform
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- A key talking point in Democratic Governor Tony Evers' State of the State address included gun law reform measures like universal background checks and a red flag law. Despite numerous ...
Jan 24, 2025 Governor Evers speaks at Titletown Tech on July 14th, 2021.
Thrivent releases new design plans, images of 600-acre redevelopment project in Appleton
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Details and images of a large-scale redevelopment project in the Fox Valley were released Thursday. The plans cover the nearly 600-acre Thrivent Financial site, west of I-4...
Jan 24, 2025 Rendering of a proposed central park within the Wilden Portfolio Park development in Appleton. (Image courtesy Thrivent)
GBAPS responds to community concerns after ban is lifted on immigration arrests at schools
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Green Bay Area Public School District released a statement Thursday in the wake of a federal directive that allows illegal immigrants to be arrested in "sensitive" are...
Jan 24, 2025 Green Bay Area Public School District building. (IMAGE: Courtesy of Fox 11 WLUK)
Green Bay man arrested for 5th OWI offense, marijuana found in vehicle
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY (WLUK) -- A man was arrested Thursday night for operating while under the influence and possession of marijuana. Jason Wilder, 51, of Green Bay, was stopped by Wisconsin State Patrol ...
Jan 24, 2025 Jason Wilder (Photo courtesy: Brown County Jail)
Man dies after being struck by truck in Berlin crosswalk
BERLIN, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A 65-year-old man was struck by a pick-up truck while he was in a Berlin crosswalk and died. It happened around 2:11 p.m. Thursday on Huron Street near Pearl Street. A truck,...
Jan 24, 2025 PC: Fox 11 Online
Legal battle continues over removal of Packers Heritage Plaza
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Although the Packers Heritage Plaza has already been removed from its former downtown location, the legal battle over the project continues. The Packers Heritage Plaza fea...
Jan 24, 2025 Packers Heritage Trail in Downtown Green Bay, showcasing Packers legends. July 10, 2024.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Woman convicted of Christmas Day burglary at De Pere church
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Mary Pepin was convicted Friday of burglary of a De Pere church on Christmas Day, 2022. Charges related to an incident at another Brown County church were dismissed. And, t...
Jan 24, 2025 Mary Pepin appears in Brown County court, January 24, 2025. (Brown County court/Zoom)
Driver dies after losing control, crashing into Marinette County house
PORTERFIELD, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A man died after losing control of his vehicle and crashing into a house in Marinette County. Deputies say speed and alcohol appear to be factors. At 10:50 p.m. Thursday...
Jan 24, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
