Luxemburg man jailed as teen dies in Ashwaubenon crash
ASHWAUBENON (WLUK) - A Luxemburg man is in jail and faces a requested charge of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle after a teen died in a crash Friday evening. Brown County Jail records show 69-year-old Douglas James Proehl was booked Friday. He has not been formally charged. Ashwaubenon...
How A Wisconsin Upbringing Shaped Dr. Bruess’s Journey
With roots in a farming community and a deep love for learning, Dr. Bruess embodies the spirit of academic dedication and community.
Appleton Parks Department hosting 4th-annual ‘Mom Prom’
APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) - The Appleton Parks Department is holding its Mom Prom for the fourth year. This fun event is for women, mothers or not, to get creative and have fun with other ladies in the community while raising money for the parks department. You must be 21 or...
Group Formed to Establish Wisconsin Breeding Program
A new effort to expand the Midwest Thoroughbred industry into Wisconsin has been initiated with the formation of the Wisconsin Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, which announced Jan. 29 the launch of its website at www.wistoba.org. "We have the environment for it with a strong agricultural foundation and...
Judge finds Brillion man not competent to stand trial in father’s murder, but he...
CHILTON (WLUK) -- Kenneth Nelson is currently not competent to stand trial for allegedly killing his father, a judge ruled Friday, although Nelson disagreed with the finding. Nelson, 40, is charged with first-degree intentional homicide for allegedly beating his 66-year-old father to death at a town of Brillion home...
‘Uncle Fester’ gets year in prison for breaking probation, faces May trial for drug...
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- Stephen Preisler, the author known as Uncle Fester, was sentenced Friday to a year in prison after having his probation revoked due to failed drug tests. Preisler, 67, gained renown under the name "Uncle Fester" for his books on how to make ricin, methamphetamine and other drugs. In July 2023, he...
High-Speed Police Chase That Reached Speeds of 130 MPH Ends in Wisconsin Cornfield
Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office 130 mph in a Toyota Camry. The post High-Speed Police Chase That Reached Speeds of 130 MPH Ends in Wisconsin Cornfield appeared first on MotorBiscuit .
Outagamie County man found with open alcohol during traffic stop, arrested for 6 OWI
FOX CROSSING, Wis. (WFRV) – When an Outagamie County man was pulled over for speeding and deviating from lanes, a Wisconsin State Patrol trooper saw open alcohol and arrested the man for a 6th OWI offense. According to the Wisconsin State Patrol, 41-year-old Andrew Herman of Hortonville was pulled over around 3:55...
Wagner latest to join Door County sheriff’s race
Former Denver police officer Randy Wagner is the latest candidate vying for voters’ support in November in the race to become the next Door County sheriff. Wagner joins Door County sheriff’s Deputy Curt Vandertie and Professional Standards Capt. Carl Waterstreet as candidates, and is the first to come from outside...
House heavily damaged in De Pere fire, road closed
Multiple units responded to a house fire that caused significant damage on Friday at 4780 Tower Road in De Pere.

















