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Man pleads not guilty in Highway 172 murder case
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Ji-Gwe-Mko Layton pleaded not guilty Friday to killing a man while traveling on Highway 172 beca...
Jan 09, 2026

Five students victims of Oconto Falls teacher, prosecutor says
OCONTO (WLUK) -- There are at least five different students who are sexual assault victims of former Oconto Falls High School...
Dec 18, 2025

Oshkosh shooting victim dies; suspect faces first degree intentional homicide charge
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The victim in an Oshkosh shooting on January 5 has died from their gunshot wound sustained in the ...
Jan 09, 2026

Green Bay, fellow Wisconsin school districts plead with state lawmakers for more funding
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Superintendents from five large Wisconsin school districts issued a joint statement Monday, pleading for finan...
Jan 27, 2026

Keller acquires Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction
KAUKAUNA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Fox Valley design and building contractor is expanding with the purchase of another local compa...
Feb 02, 2026

Oconto County still seeking applicants to fill district attorney vacancy
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Oconto County is still looking for someone to fill its district attorney position. Applications will be accept...
May 15, 2026

SS Badger returns to Manitowoc to kick off summer
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The SS Badger's summer season is setting sail. The carferry begins its trips across Lake Michiga...
May 15, 2026

Luke Combs plays Lambeau Field in first stadium concert in seven years
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Grammy-nominated country music star Luke Combs took the stage Friday night for his first of two ...
May 15, 2026

Meet 'Beagie Smalls,' first rescued beagle up for adoption in Green Bay
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The first beagle from the Ridglan Farms rescue is up for adoption at the Green Bay Wisconsin Hum...
May 15, 2026

Pillars has saved renters $1M in the past year through its rental properties
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Pillars, the Appleton-based service providing shelter and affordable housing, has provided over $...
May 15, 2026

Brown County Library prepares to move into larger Ashwaubenon facility
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Brown County Library is getting ready for its big move. The Ashwaubenon branch will close it...
May 15, 2026

Social Security Administration releases Wisconsin's most popular baby names for 2025
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Social Security Administration revealed the most popular names given to babies who were born in Wisconsin ...
May 15, 2026

GBAPS and 4 other districts weigh in on rejected special education funding
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Five Wisconsin school districts released a joint letter urging state lawmakers to reconsider a b...
May 15, 2026

The Grand moves performances to UW-Oshkosh Theatre Arts Center during upcoming renovation
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- As the old adage says, "The show must go on" -- and a new partnership between a pair of ...
May 15, 2026

Downtown Appleton building to boost Lawrence University campus life with The Hub
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Lawrence University is giving a downtown Appleton building new life. Construction will soon begin...
May 15, 2026

Algoma residents working to preserve catwalk amid pier reconstruction
ALGOMA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- When you think of Algoma, you may think about the red lighthouse near the shore of Lake Michigan. S...
May 15, 2026

WI legislators react to failed budget surplus deal
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Lawmakers are reacting to the failed budget surplus deal. It would have provided relief to taxpayers, funding ...
May 15, 2026

Oshkosh man sentenced to 13 years in prison for child exploitation
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- 44-year-old Bradley Hounsell of Oshkosh will spend 13 years in prison and be followed for 7 years ...
May 14, 2026

Two suspects jailed after alleged cocaine sales to Manitowoc County informant
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Two men are in custody after allegedly selling cocaine to a Manitowoc County confidential informant. Between J...
May 14, 2026

Two ships in, third en route as Port of Green Bay reopens after high water closure
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - With two ships already arrived and a third on its way, the Port of Green Bay reopened to boat tra...
May 14, 2026

