Category Archives: Local
Democratic, Republican Lawmakers at Odds after Gov. Evers' Veto of PFAS Bill
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- On Tuesday, Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a Republican-backed bill that would have created grants for municipalities to fight pollution from "forever chemicals" known as PFAS. Lawmakers on bot...
Apr 11, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Seven Men Arrested in Oshkosh Undercover Prostitution Sting
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Seven men were arrested Wednesday during an undercover prostitution investigation on the south side of Oshkosh. Police say the men range in ages from 35-57 years old. Six of...
Apr 11, 2024
Oshkosh Sex Offender Indicted on Federal Child Pornography Charges
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- An Oshkosh man and convicted sex offender was indicted Tuesday on federal child pornography charges. Court documents allege that in mid-January, 27-year-old Dakota DeGroot was found to ...
Apr 11, 2024 Dakota DeGroot (Photo courtesy: Wisconsin Department of Corrections)
Green Bay Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Fentanyl Overdose Deaths of Two Teens
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Green Bay man received a 25-year prison sentence Tuesday after pleading guilty to drug and firearm charges. Keenan Denruyter, 32, was convicted of distributing fentanyl resulting in d...
Apr 11, 2024 Keenan Denruyter (Photo courtesy: Wisconsin Department of Corrections)
Fondy Food Pantry Cuts Ribbon on Major Building Renovation Amid Increasing Community Need
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- As the need for its services continues to grow, a food pantry in Fond du Lac is marking the completion of a major building renovation. Fondy Food Pantry held an open hou...
Apr 11, 2024 Fondy Food Pantry held an open house and ribbon cutting to celebrate its newly-completed renovation project, April 10, 2024.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Girl, 13, Hit while Crossing Appleton Street against Traffic Signal in Critical Condition
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A teenage girl is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday night while attempting to cross an Appleton intersection against the traffic signal. The c...
Apr 11, 2024 Authorities are on the scene of a crash at Wisconsin Avenue and Badger Avenue in Appleton, April 10, 2024.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Police Stumped In The Search For Elijah Vue
TWO RIVERS, WI (WTAQ-METRO) - Police in Two Rivers say they have no evidence that Elijah Vue was kidnapped, and no evidence that he simply walked away. Two Rivers Police Chief Ben Meinnert yesterday s...
Apr 11, 2024 Community members were asked by a Manitowoc County judge not to wear Elijah Vue t-shirts when attending court appearances, March 7, 2024.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Green Bay School District Subtracts And Adds Administrator Positions
GREEN BAY WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The Green Bay Area Public School District is eliminating and creating positions within its headquarters. "If we're in a time of declining enrollment, we have to make sure we...
Apr 11, 2024 Print
Authorities Investigate Fatal Fire
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - One person was killed in a house fire in Manitowoc. Just after 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, the Manitowoc Police Department and Manitowoc Fire Department responded to a house fire ...
Apr 11, 2024 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Brazil Excitement Builds for Packers' International Season Opener in Sao Paulo
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - News of the Packers international season opener traveled fast. From travel agents to Brazilians, who now call Northeast Wisconsin home, excitement and plans are building. "...
Apr 10, 2024 GB Packers
