Category Archives: Local
Man Involved in Fatal Christmas Day Crash Faces New Allegations of Illegal Drug Use
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A man charged in a Manitowoc County Christmas Day crash which killed his wife and mother faces additional allegations he had illegal drugs in his system at the time, beside...
Apr 12, 2024 Philip Slezewski appears before Manitowoc County court, via Zoom, April 5, 2024. (Manitowoc County court/Zoom)
6-Year-Old Hit by Pickup Truck in Fond du Lac County, Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries
FOND DU LAC COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Authorities are investigating after a child was hit by vehicle in Fond du Lac County. It happened around 5 p.m. on Townline Road near County Highway P in the unin...
Apr 12, 2024
Oshkosh's GO Transit Announces Revamped Routes and Fare Updates
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- GO Transit in Oshkosh is gearing up for summer with some changes. The public transportation service in the greater Oshkosh area says it will be implementing route modificati...
Apr 12, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
July Trial Set for Woman Accused of Burglarizing Two Churches
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A July 2 trial date was scheduled Friday for a woman who allegedly burglarized two churches, including one on Christmas Day, 2022. Mary Jo Pepin, 67, faces a felony burglar...
Apr 12, 2024 Mary Jo Pepin
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Evers Says he will Propose UW Funding Increase in Next State Budget
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Following audits showing significant financial challenges for Universities of Wisconsin campuses, Gov. Tony Evers says he will propose a large increase in state funding duri...
Apr 12, 2024 Evers speaks during an event at the Oneida Casino in Ashwaubenon. (Fox 11 Online)
Audit Shows Major Financial Challenges For UW System
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Newly released audits show the financial hardship facing the Universities of Wisconsin. "I'm confident all our universities can get there," said Jay Rothman, the President of...
Apr 12, 2024 UW SYSTEM
Recount on the Way for Green Bay City Council Race after 15-Vote Margin of Victory
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A recount appears to be happening for a Green Bay City Council race. During last week's spring election, Joey Prestley defeated Steve Campbell, District 6's incumbent alde...
Apr 11, 2024 A roll of "I voted" stickers is ready for voters at Union Congregational Church in Green Bay during the spring primary election Feb. 15, 2022.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Elijah Vue Search Remains Focused On Manitowoc County
TWO RIVERS, WI (WTAQ-WRN) -- Two Rivers Police Chief Ben Meinnert says the focus remains on Two Rivers and Manitowoc County in the search for Elijah Vue. "All our efforts have been more local; based o...
Apr 11, 2024 Elijah Vue, 3, was reported missing from Two Rivers Feb. 20, 2024. (Photo source: Two Rivers Police Dept.)
Northeast Wisconsin Schools step up Safety with Participation in Statewide Tornado Drill
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- An alarm sounds at school. It's not the sound of a traditional fire alarm, but rather, the alarm for a possible tornado. "In our back area is a siren that is put up by the county," said...
Apr 11, 2024 PC: Fox 11 Online
Midwest Crane Count Preview from Shawano County
SHAWANO COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Volunteers with a long-running citizen survey are gearing up for an event to see how many of a certain bird are across the region. The annual Midwest Crane Count take...
Apr 11, 2024 Sandhill crane calling at Navarino State Wildlife Area in Shawano County, April 4, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online
