Lake Winnebago ice conditions from Calumet County
CALUMET COUNTY (WLUK) -- As we mark the first week of January, many people are taking to frozen lakes for fishing. That includes the state's largest inland lake -- Lake Winnebago. As we mark the first week of January, many people are taking to frozen lakes for fishing. That includes...
Rock-n-Hill Clydesdales celebrates 30 years
KEWAUNEE – Clydesdales, a breed of draught horse tracing back to the seventeenth century, are famous for their size, strength and appearance. Budweiser famously uses the breed in parades due to their steady nature. The horses are wildly popular across the world for both farm work and showing thanks to their...
Two men charged with stabbing roommate, injuring another during argument in Menasha
MENASHA, Wis. (WBAY) - Two men face serious criminal charges after authorities said they stabbed one roommate and injured another during an argument. The criminal complaints filed against Alberto Castillo-Serrano and Fernando Alejo-Tiburcio allege that on December 20, they got into an argument with their other...
Diocese of Green Bay advances sainthood process for Adele Brice
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) — Bishop David Ricken announced a new step in the Catholic Church’s process toward sainthood for Adele Brice, a Wisconsin pioneer who reported Marian apparitions in 1859. Ricken, the 12th bishop of the Diocese of Green Bay, issued an edict inviting anyone with information about Brice to share...
20% discount on fruits and vegetables for Kroger verified savings program
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Kroger has officially launched a “Verified Savings Program” at its stores, which include Pick-N-Save and Metro Markets in our area. The goal is to encourage more recipients of nutrition assistance programs to buy whole fruits and vegetables. Customers can sign up online using...
Winning $50,000 Powerball ticket sold in Appleton
APPLETON, Wis. - Someone is having a great start to 2026! A winning $50,000 Powerball ticket was sold in Appleton for the Saturday, Jan. 3 drawing. According to the Wisconsin Lottery, the winning ticket was sold at the Kwik Trip on 306 N. Richmond Street. The winning ticket matched four of five (18-21-40-53-60)...
Oconto animal shelter needs short-term foster homes during dog kennel construction project
OCONTO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Dogs at the Oconto Area Humane Society are looking for a place to stay during an upcoming construction project. Shelter officials say their kennel area will be undergoing improvements starting Monday. Temporary foster homes are needed to help prevent the pooches from having to stay in the...
Middle school teacher in Neenah placed on leave for drug investigation
NEENAH, Wis. (WBAY) - A middle school teacher in Neenah has been placed on leave, the school district said Monday, after he was investigated for drug possession. Benjamin Schmidt was charged on December 30 with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Tetrahydrocannabinols (THC). In a response to a...
CARETAKER CHARGED WITH STEALING JEWELRYT FROM A 91-YEAR-OLD OCONTO FALLS WOMAN
A caretaker for a ninety-one-year-old Oconto Falls woman is facing felony theft charges after family members reported valuable jewelry missing from the home. 54-year-old Svitlana Yelenchuk of Pulaski is accused of stealing multiple items, including a Rolex watch, a large diamond ring with matching earrings, a silver...
De Pere woman pleads not guilty to stealing $111K from employer for medical bills
GREEN BAY (WLUK) – Janet Maass pleaded not guilty Monday to charges she stole more than $111,000 from her employer to pay for medical bills. No trial date set, court records show. Janet Maass, 59, faces one count of theft by an employee. She returns to court March 20...
