Category Archives: Local
Fond du Lac police stress importance of gun safety after accidental discharge cases
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Fond du Lac police are stressing the importance of gun safety after responding to two accidental discharges of firearms in under 40 hours. "While I am relieved that the ...
Jan 15, 2025
Manitowoc school district puts $25 million referendum on April 1 ballot
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Manitowoc school district will ask voters for permission to borrow up to $25 million for building maintenance and upgrades. At its meeting Tuesday, the school board ap...
Jan 15, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Green Bay considers design changes for Leicht Park shelter and stage
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Changes to the designs for a shelter and stage planned for Leicht Park are being considered by Green Bay. The Parks Committee will review an item Wednesday to hire ISG to c...
Jan 15, 2025 Leicht Park shelter and stage rendering. (Photo courtesy of the city of Green Bay)
New chapter begins for Appleton Public Library with modern facilities, interactive spaces
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Appleton Public Library is ready to start its new chapter. The public grand opening for the newly renovated library at 225 N. Oneida Street will be Saturday, Feb. 15 at...
Jan 15, 2025 Appleton Public Library Jan. 18, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Steven Avery denied hearing as court rules out alternate suspect in Halbach murder case
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Steven Avery will not get a hearing to argue there's an alternate suspect responsible for the murder of Teresa Halbach, a state appeals court ruled Wednesday. Avery, 62, i...
Jan 15, 2025 Steven Avery's June 2022 mug shot.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Green Bay wants to declare Main Street property as blighted to potentially acquire it
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The city of Green Bay wants to declare a prominent Main Street property as blighted so it can potentially acquire it. "This is one of those properties that's been on the b...
Jan 14, 2025 The empty lot at the southeast corner of Baird and Main Streets in Green Bay.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Oshkosh police seek help identifying subjects as part of November shooting investigation
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Police released new photographs Tuesday of subjects believed to be connected to a shooting in Oshkosh a few months ago. A news release from the Oshkosh Police Department say...
Jan 14, 2025 The Oshkosh Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying subjectsbelieved to be connected to a shooting in Oshkosh, Jan. 14, 2025. (Photo courtesy: Oshkosh Police Department)
Wild deer from Manitowoc County tests positive for CWD
MANITOWOC COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- For the first time, a wild deer in Manitowoc County has tested positive for chronic wasting disease. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources say the one-year-...
Jan 14, 2025 PHOTO: Courtesy of Wisconsin DNR
Appleton bank staff praised for swift action, rapid arrest of robbery suspect
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Thanks to the quick actions of Appleton bank employees, the suspect in a robbery was arrested within minutes. Around 10:40 a.m. Tuesday, officers resounded to reports of a ...
Jan 14, 2025 Appleton Police Department patch. (PHOTO: Courtesy of Fox 11 WLUK)
Green Bay committee provides initial approvals for Lombardi Avenue development plans
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Neighbors of Lambeau Field tried to take a stand Monday night against proposed development across the street from the stadium. However, preliminary approval was given to m...
Jan 14, 2025 Three buildings proposed for an empty lot at the intersection of Lombardi Avenue and Ridge Road, across the street from Lambeau Field. (Photo courtesy: City of Green Bay, Fox 11 Online)
