Category Archives: Local

'Uncle Fester' Posts Bond, Released from Jail
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Stephen Preisler -- an author known as "Uncle Fester" for his books on how make ricin, methamphetamine and other items, and is now charged with drug manufacture -- posted ...
Rachel Charniak Aug 17, 2023 Stephen Preisler.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Fox Valley Non-Profit Hosts Shoe Drive
KIMBERLY, WI (WTAQ) -- Child Care Resource and Referral in Kimberly is partnering with Funds2Orgs to collect shoes. Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) has a goal to collect 4 thousand pairs ...
Rachel Charniak Aug 17, 2023 PC: Fox 11 Online

Appleton Post Office to be Renamed in Honor of Firefighter Lundgaard
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Appleton post office will be renamed in honor of firefighter Mitchell Lundgaard. Lundgaard was shot and killed in 2019 while responding to a medical call. U.S. Rep. Mik...
Rachel Charniak Aug 17, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy Appleton Fire Department

Three Teens Linked to String of Vehicle Thefts in Sturgeon Bay
STURGEON BAY (WLUK) -- Sturgeon Bay police say three teens are behind a string of stolen vehicle reports this year. Between Feb. 7 and Aug. 11, the department received 11 reports of stolen vehicles. P...
Rachel Charniak Aug 17, 2023 (Fox 11 Online)

Trial Date Set for Manitowoc Co. Man Accused of Ordering Fatal Punishment for 7-Year-Old
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A June 18, 2024 trial date was set Thursday for Timothy Hauschultz, the man accused of ordering the punishment which led to the 2018 death of a 7-year-old boy. But even tha...
Rachel Charniak Aug 17, 2023 Timothy Hauschultz appears before Manitowoc County court via Zoom, August 17, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Green Bay Woman Arrested for Suspected Third DUI with Minor in Vehicle
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Green Bay woman was arrested, suspected of her third driving under the influence offense with a minor in the vehicle. Just after 10 p.m. Wednesday, a Wisconsin State P...
Rachel Charniak Aug 17, 2023

Downtown Appleton Redevelopment Project to Temporarily Impact Traffic and Access
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A downtown Appleton redevelopment project will have temporary impacts on traffic and access. Appleton's Fox Commons construction project is expected to commence on or aroun...
Rachel Charniak Aug 17, 2023 Outside of Appleton's City Center Plaza May 24, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Port of Green Bay Releases July numbers; Pace Remains Ahead of 2022
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Cargo continues to move through the Port of Green Bay at rates ahead of last year's. Port officials say 256,395 tons of cargo moved through the port in July. The year-to-d...
Rachel Charniak Aug 17, 2023 The SS Arthur M. Anderson arrives in the Port of Green Bay June 3, 2022, with the Leo Frigo Bridge in the background.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Kenneth Hudson Files Another Appeal in 2000 Murder Conviction
KAUKAUNA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Kenneth Hudson filed an 85-page appeal and other documents this week, as he seeks to overturn his murder conviction. Hudson is serving a life prison term for the June 25, 20...
Rachel Charniak Aug 17, 2023 Kenneth Hudson appears before Marinette County court via Zoom, February 24, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online

Motorcyclist Injured in Kewaunee Crash with SUV
KEWAUNEE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A motorcyclist sustained substantial injuries in a crash with a SUV in Kewaunee. At noon on Wednesday, crews responded to the two-vehicle crash on State Highway 42, south o...
Rachel Charniak Aug 17, 2023 Kewaunee Police Dept.
PC: Fox 11 Online

