Category Archives: Local

Oklahoma woman accused of sexual exploitation and abuse of Northeast Wisconsin child
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- An Oklahoma woman was arrested, accused of traveling to Neenah and sexually abusing a 16-year-old girl. Randi L. Cook, 24, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, is charged with interstate travel with...
Rachel Charniak Dec 31, 2025 Randi Cook (Brown Co. Jail)

Kimberly and Little Chute to fund Fox Valley Metro Police Department through at least 2026
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Kimberly and Little Chute will continue to be serviced by the Fox Valley Metro Police Department (FVMPD) through at least 2026, though Kimberly may begin to contract with the Outagamie ...
Rachel Charniak Dec 31, 2025 The Fox Valley Metro Police Department covers Kimberly and Little Chute.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Citizens Academy offers behind-the-badge look inside Brown County Sheriff's Office
BROWN COUNTY (WTAQ-WLUK) -- If you've ever wanted to get a hands-on, behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement, here's your chance. Applications are now open for the 2026 Citizens Academy, hoste...
Rachel Charniak Dec 31, 2025 Brown County Sheriff's Office. (IMAGE: Courtesy of Fox 11 WLUK)

Man arrested after stabbing in Neenah
NEENAH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A man was arrested after stabbing another man multiple times in Neenah. Around 12:47 a.m. Wednesday, a man went to the hospital with multiple stab wounds. Police determined t...
Rachel Charniak Dec 31, 2025 PC: Fox 11 Online

Judge denies delay in trial for man accused of ordering punishment that led to boy's death
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A judge Tuesday reiterated his decision that Timothy Hauschultz's Feb. 23 trial for allegedly ordering the punishment which led to the 2018 death of a 7-year-old boy will g...
Rachel Charniak Dec 31, 2025 Timothy Hauschultz in Manitowoc County court, February 24, 2025.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Appleton airport to add second daily nonstop flight to Dallas
GREENVILLE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Appleton's airport is offering a second daily nonstop flight to a major Lone Star State city. Starting May 21, 2026, American Airlines is adding a second daily nonstop to...
Rachel Charniak Dec 31, 2025

Outagamie County may settle lawsuit filed after woman's death during police transport
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Outagamie County may settle a lawsuit with the widower of a woman who was killed after she jumped from a moving minivan onto the highway as she was being transported by two...
Rachel Charniak Dec 31, 2025 The Outagamie County administration building is seen on Aug. 26, 2022.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Suspects in kidnapping of Manitowoc girl still seeking attorneys; hearings postponed
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- While they continue to look for lawyers to represent them, two men charged with kidnapping a Manitowoc girl had court hearings rescheduled. Alexcer Solis Gomez, 22, and Pe...
Rachel Charniak Dec 31, 2025 Alexcer Solis Gomez and Pedro Giron Perez (Carbon County Jail)

Green Bay silent as 8Pine seeks dismissal of rival construction firm's lawsuit
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The winning bidder for improvements at Leicht Memorial Park denies it failed to meet the project's requirements, and asks for a lawsuit filed by Miron Construction to be di...
Rachel Charniak Dec 31, 2025

Lakeshore Humane Society to move from Manitowoc to Two Rivers
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- In a post on Facebook on Wednesday, the Lakeshore Humane Society announced the shelter will be making a move to Two Rivers. "The rumors are true... Lakeshore Humane Society is officiall...
Rachel Charniak Dec 31, 2025 The Lakeshore Humane Society announced Wednesday, Dec. 24, that the shelter will be moving from its home in Manitowoc to Two Rivers. They expect to break ground in 2026. (Lakeshore Humane Society)

