Category Archives: Local
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
State leaders honor Shiocton Elementary as Blue Ribbon School
SHIOCTON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Shiocton Elementary School is being formally recognized as a Blue Ribbon School. Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction superintendent Jill Underly is visiting the scho...
Feb 11, 2026 Shiocton School District teachers prepare for the 2018 school year.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Appleton man charged with stabbing his wife
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Rolando Valenzuela-Barrera was charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide for allegedly repeatedly stabbing his wife Sunday in the face and chest. Barrera was...
Feb 11, 2026 Rolando Barrera (Photo courtesy Outagamie County Jail)
Community meetings to be held as Green Bay school district battles ongoing budget deficit
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- School district leaders are inviting Green Bay residents to be a part of the conversation about how to confront an ongoing budget deficit. Public meetings will be held nex...
Feb 11, 2026 GBAPSD
Green Bay determines second complaint against Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary was unfounded
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A second complaint against an animal shelter that took in homeless people in extreme cold weather was unfounded, city officials say. The complaint against Safe Haven Pet S...
Feb 11, 2026 Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary in Green Bay is opening its doors, during January cold snap, for people who have no place to sleep at night. Jan. 23, 2026.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Man and woman arrested in Oneida drug investigation
ONEIDA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Two people were taken into custody in connection with an "extensive" drug investigation in Oneida. A search warrant was conducted Tuesday at a residence on Path of the Wolf S...
Feb 11, 2026 Oneida Police.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Garage fire in Harrison damages siding on neighboring home
VILLAGE OF HARRISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A garage caught fire in the village of Harrison, damaging the siding on a neighboring home. Shortly after 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Harrison Fire-Rescue responded to a...
Feb 11, 2026 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Green Bay landlord charged after probe into alleged sex-for-rent demands
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Green Bay landlord is facing charges, accused of soliciting sexual acts from his tenants in exchange for avoiding eviction due to late or missed rent, or for bypassing b...
Feb 11, 2026 Michael Zolper (Brown Co. Jail)
