Category Archives: Local
Green Bay Police Chief says 2025 saw decrease of persons crime, property crime, overdoses
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- The Green Bay Police Department is in the process of analyzing crime data from 2025. Police Chief Chris Davis says putting it all together is a lot more complicated than it may...
Jan 12, 2026 The Green Bay Police Department building is seen Sept. 6, 2022.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Shawano police search for 2 persons of interest in shooting
SHAWANO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Shawano Police Department is searching for two persons of interest in a shooting that occurred Thursday night. Shortly after 9 p.m., officers responded to a report of a ...
Jan 12, 2026 Deonte Matchopatow and Derek Corn (Photos courtesy: Shawano Police Department)
Sheboygan teen dies after crash in Manitowoc County
MANITOWOC COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Manitowoc County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a crash killed a teen from Sheboygan. According to a release, the sheriff's office says emergency respo...
Jan 12, 2026 (Fox 11 Online)
Oshkosh Police ask public for help to locate missing man
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Oshkosh Police Department is currently investigating a missing persons case for Frederick L Ellis. Ellis is an African American male, 5'10" and approximately 160 pounds;...
Jan 12, 2026 Frederick L Ellis (Courtesy: Oshkosh Police Department)
Oneida Nation encourages members to keep tribal ID on hand amid ICE activity
ONEIDA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- In the wake of recent ICE activity across the country, the Oneida Nation Business Committee has clarified ID requirements for members. The nation clarified that Oneida identi...
Jan 12, 2026 Oneida Nation Reservation sign.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Iconic Green Bay restaurant for sale
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - One of Green Bay's most well known restaurants is for sale. Kroll's East has been serving up butter burgers and chili since 1935. Ownership confirmed the Main Street restau...
Jan 12, 2026 Krolls East.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Family of man killed by Appleton police officer to drop appeal in wrongful death lawsuit
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The family of a man inadvertently shot and killed by an Appleton police officer during a bar fight will end its wrongful deathful lawsuit. Lt. Jay Steinke shot and killed Ji...
Jan 12, 2026 A photo of Jimmie Sanders. (IMAGE: Courtesy of Fox 11 WLUK)
Defense firm eyes former UW-Green Bay Marinette campus for high-tech innovation hub
MARINETTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A defense technology company is looking into purchasing the former UW-Green Bay Marinette branch campus. In-person classes ended at the 36-acre campus in the spring of 202...
Jan 12, 2026 UW-Green Bay Marinette Campus.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Old Glory Honor flight rebrands, announces missions for 2026
GREENVILLE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Old Glory Honor Flight is getting a new name in the new year. Effective Jan. 1, 2026, the nonprofit which takes veterans to see memorials built in their honor, is rebrand...
Jan 12, 2026 Old Glory Honor Flight Mission 72 returns to the Appleton International Airport from Washington, D.C., Oct. 23, 2024.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Brown County residents to see higher water bills as sewer rates rise by 6.6%
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Heads up, Brown County residents: The next time you get your water bill, you may notice it's a little more expensive than usual. Starting this month, sewer and storm water...
Jan 12, 2026
