Category Archives: Local
Man Pleads no Contest to the Murder of his Parents in Wolf River
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Erik Metzig pleaded no contest Monday to killing his parents at their Wolf River home. Sentencing will be Oct. 30. Metzig, 27, was convicted of two counts of first-degree int...
Aug 26, 2024 Erik Metzig
PC: Fox 11 Online
Birthday Party For Missing Elijah Vue
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Family, Friends and those who have searched for missing Elijah Vue out of Two Rivers came together Sunday in Appleton. They are hoping to keep the attention on finding the l...
Aug 26, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Police Respond to Misconduct, Intoxication Calls during Packers vs. Ravens Preseason Game
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Green Bay Police Department was busy Saturday responding to calls for service as the Packers faced the Ravens in the final preseason game. Police say officers responde...
Aug 25, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Body of Man Found after Falling off Bridge into Wolf River
NEW LONDON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK)-- A 22-year male has been found dead in Wolf River after falling off a bridge while with friends. On Friday, August 24, a young male went missing after falling off the Pearl...
Aug 25, 2024 PC: Fox 11 Online
Two Arrested after Fentanyl, Meth Seized during Fond du Lac County Traffic Stop
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Two men were arrested after a traffic stop in Fond du Lac County uncovered fentanyl and methamphetamine. It happened in the early morning hours of July 25, according to ...
Aug 25, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Does Trump's Endorsement Matter to Northeast Wisconsin Voters? Both Sides Weigh In
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Last week, Tony Wied won the Republican nomination for the 8th Congressional District with 41% of the vote. He beat out State Senator Andre Jacque and former State Senator Roger Roth. W...
Aug 25, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Body of Sailboater Found near Green Island after Capsizing, Going Missing in July
MARINETTE COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The body of Bill Salnik, the sailboater who went missing after his vessel capsized on July 13, has been found. The Marinette County Sheriff's Office says around noo...
Aug 25, 2024 The sailboat belonging to Bill Salnik was found and brought to shore. Salnik and his children were last seen Saturday, July 13, 2024. (Brown Co. Emergency Management)
Local Agencies Collaborate on Active Shooter Response Training to Enhance Readiness
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - While the possibility always exists, responding to an active shooter or mass casualty situation is something local law enforcement, fire and EMS hope never happens. The call...
Aug 23, 2024 Appleton Fire Department (Fox 11 Online)
Algoma Named Ice Age Trail Community
ALGOMA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- People along the Lakeshore are getting ready for a celebration, that's at least 10,000 years in-the-making. The National Scenic Ice Age Trail runs 1,200 miles around the stat...
Aug 23, 2024 Ice Age Trail sign in Algoma, August 23, 2024.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Fan Optimism Leads to Increase in Ticket Demand Ahead of Packers 2024 Season
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Two weeks out from the first regular season game for the Packers football season, demand for tickets is rising. "There's a lot of optimism with this team," says Travis Lof...
Aug 23, 2024 MWC
