Category Archives: Local

Woman Sentenced to Prison for Role in Ashwaubenon Murder
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Keilana Brunette was sentenced Friday to six years in prison for her actions after a murder at an Ashwaubenon apartment. Brunette, 22, was convicted of three counts of aid...
Rachel Charniak Oct 04, 2024 Keilana Brunette leaves a Brown County courtroom Oct. 4, 2024 after her sentencing for her role in the murder of Braxton Phillips.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Decision on Future of 'Halloween Killer' Pushed Off
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A December trial to determine if the state will be allowed to keep the "Halloween killer" in custody was postponed Friday. Gerald Turner, 75, was convicted of sexually a...
Rachel Charniak Oct 04, 2024 Gerald Turner
PC: Fox 11 Online

Kaukauna Voters to Decide on Major Projects for School District
KAUKAUNA, WI (WTAQ) -- Voters in Kaukauna will make some major choices for their school district. There's a $198 million facilities referendum on the November 5 ballot. If the referendum is approved, ...
Rachel Charniak Oct 04, 2024 Under a referendum proposal, the Kaukauna Area School District would like to close River View Middle School and build a new building for middle school students.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Recovery Challenges Persist as Hurricane Helene enters Second Week of Search Efforts
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Salvation Army has deployed its disaster response teams to the southeast to assist in Hurricane Helene relief. The Salvation Army has crews in six states. Major Catherine Fitzgerald...
Rachel Charniak Oct 04, 2024 PHOTO: MWC

Thursday Search in Shawano County Turns Up More Evidence in Woman's 2013 Death
TOWN OF RICHMOND, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Authorities say they have found new evidence in the 2013 disappearance and death of a woman in Shawano County. Heather Szekeres was last seen in June 2013 at a bar ...
Rachel Charniak Oct 04, 2024 Shawano County sheriff's officials block off a stretch of Peach Road in the town of Richmond Oct. 3, 2024.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Charges Dropped in Double Fatal Allouez Crash, New Charges Re-Filed
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Rather than go to trial next week without a prosecutor, several witnesses, and some of the victims present, the state dismissed charges Friday against Kelton Snulligan for ...
Rachel Charniak Oct 04, 2024 Kelton Snulligan appears in Brown County court, March 22, 2024.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Outagamie County to Suspend Outdoor Siren Tests for the Season
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Outagamie County will be suspending their Emergency Management Department's audible Saturday outdoor warning system test until March 2025. The new schedule was implemented ...
Rachel Charniak Oct 04, 2024

Delta Airlines Boosts Flights to Green Bay for NFL Draft
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- To make it easier for those flying into Titletown for the NFL Draft, Delta Airlines adding additional flights. On April 23 and 24, 2025, Delta will be adding additional ...
Rachel Charniak Oct 04, 2024

Wisconsin Electric Crews Join Forces to Rebuild after Hurricane Helene
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Crew members from 15 Wisconsin Electric Cooperatives, including in Oconto, are assisting with storm recovery after Hurricane Helene. The 45-member crew gathered at Rock Energy Cooperati...
Rachel Charniak Oct 04, 2024 Crew members from 15 Wisconsin Electric Cooperatives, including in Oconto, are assisting with storm recovery after Hurricane Helene, October 2024. (Photo courtesy of Wisconsin Electric Cooperatives)

Kaukauna Man Charged in Fatal I-41 Crash was Allegedly Texting while Driving
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A man who admittedly was texting while driving on I-41 didn't see traffic slowing down, killing one person in the resulting crash, according to a criminal complaint. Bailey ...
Rachel Charniak Oct 04, 2024 Bailey Laux (Outagamie Co. Jail)

