Category Archives: Local
Bill to fund facilities for homeless veterans heads to Evers; Green Bay site won't reopen
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- A bill supporting Wisconsin's homeless veterans was passed by the State Senate Wednesday and now heads to the desk of Governor Tony Evers. The bill uses an existing $1.9 million to crea...
Feb 12, 2026 A bill to help Wisconsin's homeless veterans is making its way through the state legislature, but some are saying not enough is being done to help veterans. Feb. 9, 2026.
PC: Fox 11 Online
WisDOT accelerates US 141 frost heave mitigation project
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Work is set to begin earlier than expected on a road project in Marinette and Oconto counties. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region announced that constr...
Feb 12, 2026
Former teacher convicted in child sexploitation and porn case
CHILTON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A former school teacher was convicted Thursday of 17 counts of child sexual exploitation and possession of child pornography. Collin Killoren will be sentenced April 16. Kil...
Feb 12, 2026 Collin Killoren (Photo courtesy: Calumet County Jail)
Federal warrant served at Oshkosh residence in narcotics and firearms investigation
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Oshkosh police and other agents executed a federal warrant at a residence Thursday morning in relation to federal narcotics and firearms violations. Police worked with ATF's...
Feb 12, 2026
Missing Marinette woman found dead in Michigan; boyfriend held in Minnesota custody
MARINETTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A woman reported missing from Marinette last week was found dead Tuesday in a wooded area in Menominee County, Michigan, and her boyfriend is in custody in Minnesota, poli...
Feb 12, 2026 Gabriella Cartagena (Photo courtesy of Marinette Police Department)
Brown County Board votes unanimously to approve new coal pile agreement with C. Reiss
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Brown County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Wednesday on a new agreement with C. Reiss Company to relocate the coal piles in downtown Green Bay. The final v...
Feb 12, 2026 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Green Bay high schoolers walk out to protest ICE
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- High school students staged a walkout this afternoon to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. The Green Bay Area Public School District sent a notice out...
Feb 11, 2026 High school students who walked out of class to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity line the Ray Nitschke Memorial Bridge in downtown Green Bay Feb. 11, 2026.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Wrongful death suit by Togstad family to move forward despite insurance coverage questions
WAUPACA COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Work on a civil wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Tanna Togstand against Tony Haase, who was acquitted for her murder and that of Timothy Mumbrue, will co...
Feb 11, 2026 Tony Haase leaves the courtroom after being found not guilty of murder on August 11th, 2025. (Fox 11 Online)
Appleton man gets prison sentence for 2023 fentanyl death
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - William Nell was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in prison for supplying the fentanyl used in a fatal overdose. Nell, 60, pleaded no contest Wednesday to one count of first-...
Feb 11, 2026 William Nell (Outagamie County/Zoom)
Oshkosh contractor ordered to stand trial on six criminal counts
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Construction contractor Jesse Van Boxtel was ordered to stand trial for allegedly stealing from customers. Van Boxtel faces six counts, including four of theft by contractor...
Feb 11, 2026 Jesse Van Boxtel appears in Outagamie County Court for his initial appearance.
PC: Fox 11 Online
