Green Bay WI

SHIOCTON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — A dike along the Shioc River was “compromised” on Wednesday, causing some flooding issues, according to Shiocton Fire Chief Dan Nabbefeld. “The dike to the west of Van Patten Road in the Town of Bovina was compromised and allowed the high water from the Shioc River to flow through, flooding nearby farm fields,” Nabbefeld said in a statement.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - A jury trial now set for one of two men accused in a 2023 Green Bay homicide. Christian Rivera–Pica, 32, is charged in the shooting death of Carlos Otero–Aviles, 30. Prosecutors say Otero–Aviles was at a child’s birthday party when he was shot...

APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) - Attorneys for an Appleton police officer named in a federal lawsuit are appealing a judge’s decision denying qualified immunity and letting the lawsuit move forward. It concerns the shooting death of 33-year-old Daniel Pesavento in August 2022. Appleton police officer Bryce Rudebeck shot the 33-year-old...

GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- Plea discussions and pre-trial preparation both continue for Tonia Piontek, who allegedly fatally stabbed her fiancé. Piontek, 46, is charged with first-degree intentional homicide for the April 13, 2025, incident at the couple's Smith Street home in Green Bay. Defense attorney Bradley Schraven said he...

(WLUK) -- A soggy start to April pushed rainfall totals well above normal in parts of Northeast Wisconsin, leading to elevated river levels and minor flooding along the Wolf River. A soggy start to April pushed rainfall totals well above normal in parts of Northeast Wisconsin, leading to elevated river...

As spring emerges and the air fills with the energy of new growth, newARTSpace is filling its walls with an exhibition featuring six emerging local artists. For Art Nite in Downtown De Pere on April 10th from 5-8p.m., newARTSpace will host an opening reception to celebrate this blending of work that embraces Intertwining in concept and collaboration.

APPLETON (WLUK) -- A $60 million referendum is on the line in the Appleton Area School District as voters head to the polls. The district is facing a $13 million annual deficit. According to the district, this referendum would make sure that the current staffing is maintained. The district would...

Rainbow House Domestic Abuse Services recently secured crucial grant funding to support domestic violence survivors across Marinette and Oconto counties. Grants from the Women’s Fund of Greater Green Bay and the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation will provide legal aid, art therapy and fund emergency barrier removals. The organization...

State officials confirm David Heisel voluntarily surrendered his teaching license after a lawsuit alleged widespread sexual misconduct in Oconto Falls schools.

APPLETON (WLUK) -- A 79-year-old woman has been sentenced to prison for a wrong-way crash on Interstate 41 that that killed one person. Rosalie Polsin was sentenced to two years in prison and five years extended supervision for the Nov. 4, 2024, crash which killed Austin LaVicka Luehring, 27. During...