Category Archives: Local
One Injured in Overnight Shooting in Downtown Appleton
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The Appleton Police Department responded to a call about a large physical disturbance occurring in the 500 block of West College Avenue, around 2 a.m. Nov. 25. As police wer...
Nov 25, 2023 Appleton Police Department patch. (PHOTO: Courtesy of Fox 11 WLUK)
Menasha Police Encourage Community to Submit Designs for New Squad Cars
MENASHA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Community members are invited to participate in the City of Menasha Police Department's contest by designing a new graphic for their squad cars. Anyone who lives or works in...
Nov 24, 2023 PC: Fox 11 Online
Pulaski Family says Getting Outdoors Helps Heal after Bonfire Explosion
OCONTO COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- More than a year after a bonfire explosion in Shawano County injured about a dozen people at a town of Maple Grove residence, one family is talking about their recover...
Nov 24, 2023 Bruce Brzeczkowski, Brandon Brzeczkowski, and Tammy Brzeczkowski in Oconto County, November 4, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Brown County in Holiday Hustle Mode as Residents Prepare for Travel, Thanksgiving Feasts
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- From the fast lane on the highway, to the check out lanes at the grocery store, preparations for the Thanksgiving holiday are in full swing. Thanksgiving Eve is one of ...
Nov 22, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
'Ringleader' of Fond du Lac County Cocaine Conspiracy Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Milwaukee man received a 20-year prison sentence Wednesday for his role in a $9.6 million cocaine ring that spanned from Fond du Lac County to Chicago. In addition to his two decades ...
Nov 22, 2023 Lateef Strong was sentenced Nov. 22, 2023 to 20 years in prison and 10 years extended supervision for his role in a cocaine distribution ring spanning from Fond du Lac County to Milwaukee and Chicago.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Deer Hunt 2023: Hunters Asked to Use Deer Carcass Waste Dumpsters in Northeast Wisconsin
SHIOCTON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- As the halfway point of Deer Hunt 2023 passes, those taking to the field are asked to help control the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease, or CWD. The highly-contagious cond...
Nov 22, 2023 Deer carcass waste dumpster at Shadows on the Wolf in Shiocton, November 22, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online
De Pere-Area Cemetery Receives $1 Million State Grant to Launch Restoration Project
LEDGEVIEW, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Erosion issues along the De Pere Greenwood Cemetery's riverfront property are at the center of a large restoration project and a $1 million state grant. Sitting on the ban...
Nov 22, 2023 De Pere Greenwood Cemetery is facing an erosion crisis June 12, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online
'Uncle Fester' Pleads Not Guilty on Drug Charges
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Stephen Preisler -- the author known as "Uncle Fester" for his books on how to make ricin, methamphetamine and other drugs -- pleaded not guilty Wednesday to a variety of ...
Nov 22, 2023 Stephen Preisler.
PC: Fox 11 Online
State Requests 2nd Psych Eval for Man Accused of Killing Parents
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Prosecutors have requested a second psychiatric evaluation of a man accused of killing his parents in their Wolf River home. Erik Metzig faces two counts of first-degree int...
Nov 22, 2023 Erik Metzig
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Packers' Aaron Jones and his Brother Bring Holiday Cheer to Families in Need
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Green Bay Packers player and his brother are helping fill the Thanksgiving day table for families in need. Running back Aaron Jones and his twin brother Alvin Jones, Jr....
Nov 22, 2023 PC: Fox 11 Online
