Category Archives: Local
Marinette County Woman Justified in Shooting Husband During Domestic Disturbance, DA Rules
AMBERG, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- No charges will be filed for the death of a Marinette County man, for the Marinette County District Attorney's Office has found that his wife was justified in shooting him. W...
Jun 09, 2023 A Marinette County Sheriff's squad vehicle. (IMAGE: Courtesy of Fox 11 WLUK)
Home Damaged in Fire Department Controlled Burn Mishap, Residents say Kaukauna Won't Pay for All of the Damages
KAUKAUNA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Kaukauna home is damaged after a controlled burn, by the fire department, burns out of control. And now the homeowners are facing a large bill to fix it. It was back on M...
Jun 09, 2023 Kaukauna fire
PC: Fox 11 Online
Elevated Bacteria Levels Lead Winnebago County Park to Issue Water Quality Advisory
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Winnebago County park is under a water quality advisory, as there are elevated levels of E. coli bacteria in the water. The Winnebago County Health Department pos...
Jun 09, 2023 Winnebago County Health
Man Sentenced to 21 Years for Producing Child Pornography While Babysitting Toddler
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A man who took nude photos of a toddler he was babysitting was sentenced Friday to 21 years and eight months in federal prison. Rocky Sonkowsky, 33, will remain on supervi...
Jun 09, 2023 Rocky Sonkowsky
PC: Fox 11 Online
FVTC Students Help Create Custom Wheels for Kids with Limited Mobilities
GRAND CHUTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Students at Fox Valley Technical College are making a difference. Two Fox Valley area children now have their very first cars, thanks to them. But these aren't your ever...
Jun 09, 2023 19-month old Myles trying out his newly fitted and modified electric, ride-on car, June 9, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Woman Pleads Not Guilty in Fatal Calumet County Drunk Driving Crash
CHILTON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Bridget Miller pleaded not guilty Friday for a fatal drunk driving crash. Miller allegedly caused the March 11 crash in Menasha. One person -- the 19-year-old Grand Chute man...
Jun 09, 2023 Bridget Miller appears in court virtually March 14, 2023.
PC: Fox 11 Online
Three Arrested in Marinette County Drug Bust, Meth and Cash Seized
AMBERG, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Three people were arrested in a Marinette County drug bust. On June 7, investigators from the Northeast Tri-County Drug Enforcement Group conducted a search warrant at a resi...
Jun 09, 2023
Green Bay House Struck by Gunfire with Three People Inside
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A house on Green Bay's west side was struck by gunfire overnight. Police say officers were patrolling in the area when they heard gunshots just before 1:30 a.m. Friday. Th...
Jun 09, 2023 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Gillett School Superintendent Dies
GILLETT, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Gillett's school superintendent has died. Todd Hencsik died of cancer May 28, according to his obituary. Hencsik took over as superintendent in 2020. He was credited with gu...
Jun 09, 2023 Gillett School District
PC: Fox 11 Online
Unique Architecture Earns De Pere House Spot on State Register of Historic Places
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A visually interesting home in De Pere was added to the State Register of Historic Places. The Agnes and Ruth Lenfestey Mark House, located at 1336 Ridgeway Blvd., is one of...
Jun 09, 2023 The Agnes and Ruth Lenfestey Mark House on Ridgeway Boulevard in De Pere.
PC: Fox 11 Online
