Category Archives: Local

Suspect Charged in Fatal Green Bay Stabbing over Alleged Unpaid Debt Pleads Not Guilty
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Aaron Walton pleaded not guilty Friday to his alleged role in a murder during a dispute about drugs. Walton, 32, is charged with being party to the crime of first-degree in...
Rachel Charniak Nov 01, 2024 Aaron Walton and Joseph Poore appear in Brown County court, June 6, 2024. (Photo courtesy: Brown County court/Zoom)

Young Cancer Survivor and Widow Publishes Book Series to Inspire
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) --What do you do when you lose your young husband to cancer? After surviving cancer yourself? You start writing and sharing and publishing. Stacy Ryan of De Pere now has a se...
Rachel Charniak Nov 01, 2024 PC: Fox 11 Online

Packers' Lukas Van Ness Nominated for NFL Salute to Service Award
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Green Bay Packers player is being recognized for his efforts to honor and support military and veteran communities. The NFL and USAA announced the 2024 nominees for the annual Salute ...
Rachel Charniak Nov 01, 2024 Green Bay Packers defensive end Lukas Van Ness helps kick off the team's Salute to Service initiative, Oct. 29, 2024.
PC: Fox 11 Online

North Fond du Lac Man Arrested after Police Chase in Stolen Rental Car
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A North Fond du Lac man was arrested after leading authorities on a chase in a stolen rental vehicle. On Thursday, the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office received a rep...
Rachel Charniak Nov 01, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Banner Year for Cana Island Lighthouse in Door County
DOOR COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- After what officials call a banner year, a popular Door County attraction is closed for the season. The Cana Island Lighthouse wrapped up its final tower climb Thursday....
Rachel Charniak Nov 01, 2024 Cana Island view from lighthouse tower, October 31, 2024.
PC: Fox 11 Online

EPIC Event Center Launches New Running Festival in Green Bay Area
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A new marathon is coming to the Green Bay area next spring. The EPIC Event Center is teaming up with Race Day Events to bring a new running festival to the community on ...
Rachel Charniak Nov 01, 2024

Howard Structure Fire Causes $750 Thousand In Damages
HOWARD, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - More than half a dozen agencies responded to a structure fire Wednesday that caused $750,000 in damages. The blaze occurred around 3:45 p.m. at 2425 O'Connor Road, close to th...
Robert Kennedy Nov 01, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of Howard Fire

Still No Sign Famed Magician
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Thursday marked 98 years since the death of local legend Harry Houdini, and ever since then, there's been attempts to contact the illusionist from beyond the grave. The famo...
Robert Kennedy Nov 01, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Change At The Top For Healthcare System
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - A key leader of Bellin and Gundersen Health System plans to retire. Executive vice president and Bellin region president Chris Woleske is stepping down July 1, the health system...
Robert Kennedy Nov 01, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of Bellin Health

Planning Ahead For Snow And Ice Removal
CHILTON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - It's no secret that rock salt helps keep our roads safe during Wisconsin winters, but it can also have serious consequences for the environment. According to the U.S. Environ...
Robert Kennedy Nov 01, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

