Category Archives: Local

Outagamie County family wants 'real action' after child's alleged sexploitation on Roblox
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Lawsuits against Roblox are coming from all across the country, including right here in Northeast Wisconsin. The suits allege the company was negligent when it come...
Rachel Charniak Feb 05, 2026 Roblox 'experiences' on a mobile phone, Oct. 8, 2025.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Green Bay Common Council approves reckless driving ordinance
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Green Bay Police are now able to impound vehicles after a driver is suspected of reckless driving. The Green Bay Common Council approved an ordinance on Tuesday that allows off...
Rachel Charniak Feb 04, 2026 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Menasha man sentenced to federal prison in child porn case
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Menasha man will spend seven and a half years in federal prison for a child pornography conviction. Todd Grimm, 57, was arrested in April after police received an online tip from the ...
Rachel Charniak Feb 04, 2026 Todd Grimm of Menasha was sentenced to federal prison in a child pornography case. (Photo source: Brown County Jail)

Woman in 'Santa Muerte' stabbing case still not competent for trial
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A woman who invoked "Santa Muerte" -- the Saint of Death -- after being arrested for a stabbing in Manitowoc is still not competent to stand trial, a judge ruled Wednesday...
Rachel Charniak Feb 04, 2026 Blanca Perez-Hernandez appears before Manitowoc County court via Zoom, November 7, 2025. (Manitowoc County court/Zoom)

State funding for car seats comes through after a months-long delay
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Grant funding to buy car seats for families in need has been restored after a months long delay; at least for some organizations. Each year the Center for Childhood Safe...
Rachel Charniak Feb 04, 2026 PC: Fox 11 Online

Lawrence University to offer new 'Data Science and Statistics' major to meet career needs
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Lawrence University is expanding its offerings to address the growing need for employees in data science. "We're expanding both our course offerings and also our experienti...
Rachel Charniak Feb 04, 2026 PHOTO: Lawrence University

New Green Bay fire station among 4 projects receiving federal funds
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Federal funding may help fill a gap in the financing plan for Green Bay's new fire station and administration headquarters. The city plans to combine operations from the c...
Rachel Charniak Feb 04, 2026 A rendering of the new fire station in Green Bay's Shipyard District is shown at a facilities committee meeting, Dec. 18, 2025.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Neenah's Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass confirms first renovation in 35 years
NEENAH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Neenah museum is getting an upgrade for the first time in 35 years. The Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass announced its $784,891 renovation project Tuesday. To achieve its g...
Rachel Charniak Feb 04, 2026 A rendering of the Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass renovation, February 3, 2026. (Image courtesy of Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass)

Marquette Law School poll: 40% approve of ICE performance, 60% disapprove nationwide
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- A new Marquette Law School national survey found 40% of adults nationwide approve of the way U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, known as ICE, is handling its job, while 60% disap...
Rachel Charniak Feb 04, 2026 A rally was held in Green Bay on Jan. 25, 2026 following the shooting of Preble graduate Alex Pretti.
PC: Fox 11 Online

State, city take aim at reducing flooding along East River in Green Bay
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- One of the most flood-prone areas of Green Bay is getting some help from a new project along the East River. The Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance identifi...
Rachel Charniak Feb 04, 2026 Water fills a street in Green Bay on September 11, 2019.
PC: Fox 11 Online

