Category Archives: Local

Shawano man sentenced for engaging in sex acts with toddler, distributing videos of it
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Shawano man was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years in federal prison for sexually assaulting a toddler and then distributing videos of the abuse. Brandon Boogren, 29, pleaded guilty to one...
Rachel Charniak Jan 20, 2026 Brandon M. Boogren (Photo courtesy: Wisconsin Department of Corrections)

Menasha student teacher gets 1 year on probation for sexual misconduct with student
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A student teacher who exchanged topless photos with a female student and inappropriately touched her was convicted Tuesday and placed on probation. Cameron Mueller, 24, ente...
Rachel Charniak Jan 20, 2026 Cameron Mueller appears in court virtually, May 9, 2025.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Miron to drop challenge to Leicht Park construction bid
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Miron Construction is stopping its effort to prevent the awarding of a bid for construction at a Green Bay park to a competitor. Since the city of Green Bay has responded ...
Rachel Charniak Jan 20, 2026

Menasha officer to stand trial for allegedly using police software to track ex-girlfriend
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Menasha police officer Cristian Morales was ordered Tuesday to stand trial for allegedly using a license plate recognition system to track his ex-girlfriend. Morales, 31, f...
Rachel Charniak Jan 20, 2026 Menasha Police Officer Cristian Morales has been arrested in Appleton on suspicion of stalking. (Photo courtesy Outagamie County Jail)

Neenah church opens as warming shelter amidst freezing temperatures
NEENAH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A place in Neenah is offering warmth amidst freezing temperatures. St. Paul Lutheran Church at 200 North Commercial Street is open as a Daytime Warming Shelter. The shelter w...
Rachel Charniak Jan 20, 2026 St. Paul Lutheran Church in Neenah is provided a daytime warming shelter on days when the temperature/wind chill is below 10 degrees, January 19, 2026. (WLUK/Ben Krumholz)
PC: Fox 11 Online

New library program loans radon detectors to boost health awareness in Brown County
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A new partnership provides Brown County residents with free tools to detect harmful radon levels. Brown County Public Health and the Brown County Library launched a progra...
Rachel Charniak Jan 20, 2026 A radon fan on display at A-1 Vacuum and Radon in Green Bay. January 7, 2026.
PC: Fox 11 Online

New motion filed for release of Green Bay drug suspect amid constitutional rights debate
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Although the state Court of Appeals is considering drug suspect James Grandberry's request to dismiss the charges against him because he waited more than 14 months to have ...
Rachel Charniak Jan 20, 2026 James Grandberry appears before Brown County court, October 22, 2025.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Former correctional officer pleads guilty to smuggling contraband at Waupun facility
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- A former correctional officer pleaded guilty to smuggling in contraband for an inmate, in exchange for money. Luz Naranjo, 46, of Beaver Dam, pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit fede...
Rachel Charniak Jan 20, 2026 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Menasha man charged with 4th OWI after chase ends with crash in Waupaca
WAUPACA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Menasha man is facing his fourth OWI offense following a high-speed chase across two counties. On Monday, the Waupaca County Sheriff's Office was advised of a vehicle purs...
Rachel Charniak Jan 20, 2026 A Waupaca County Sheriff's Office squad vehicle (IMAGE: Courtesy of Fox 11 WLUK)

Some turns to be blocked at Bellevue intersection near Costco to address safety concerns
BELLEVUE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Business is booming in Bellevue, which is good news. But with all that business comes an increase of traffic. Village officials and drivers identifying the intersection of ...
Rachel Charniak Jan 20, 2026 Traffic is backed up on Landmark Boulevard as drivers try to turn left onto Costco Way. In February, temporary barriers will be put in place to prohibit left hand turns at that intersection.
PC: Fox 11 Online

