Wisconsin woman convicted in Slender Man stabbing caught in Illinois
(WFRV) – The Wisconsin woman convicted in the Slender Man stabbing incident, who had been missing, was found and taken into custody Sunday night in Illinois. In 2014, at the age of 12, Morgan Geyser and a friend lured their classmate Payton Leutner to a park where Leutner was stabbed more than a dozen times, […]
Appleton Mayor Jake Woodford shares how the city educates residents on government, homeownership
APPLETON, Wis. — Appleton Mayor Jake Woodford spent some time with Spectrum News 1 to talk about how the city educates residents on government and homeownership. Since being sworn in five years ago, Woodford has helped elevate a program called the Resident Leadership Academy. The program provides an in-person,...
Ask a Local: What Are You Grateful For In Green Bay?
In Green Bay, gratitude comes easy. Maybe it’s the way the bay catches the light at sunset, the barista at your fav local café who always remembers your name, the energy and excitement of a Packer win, or just a friendly “hey there” from neighbors each day. With Thanksgiving on the horizon, we turned to the people...
Chaotic scene in Green Bay leaves one man injured and another in custody
Chaos erupted on Green Bay's west side Sunday afternoon, leaving one man with "significant" injuries and another man in jail.
Black Friday store hours 2025
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Some shoppers like to step away from the computer on Black Friday to take in the holiday atmosphere or participate in the chaos of consumerism. Most retailers are closed on Thanksgiving but then open their doors early Friday and keep them open late. In addition...
Mountain Mike’s Pizza Opens Second Green Bay Restaurant in Ashwaubenon
November 24, 2025 // Franchising.com // IRVINE, Calif. – Mountain Mike’s Pizza is continuing its growth with the opening of its new location in Ashwaubenon—just outside of Green Bay. The new Ashwaubenon restaurant is locally owned and operated by franchisees Jasmeet and Ranbir Shergill, who also own locations in...
One Injured in Appleton Duplex Fire
An Appleton resident suffered minor injuries during a fire late last week. The Appleton Fire Department was called to the 60 block of Welcome Circle at around 8:15 Friday evening on a report of a structure fire. Fire crews arrived to find a duplex on fire, and while they were...
Greenville man pleads not guilty to charges of severely injuring 6-week-old son
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – A Greenville man accused of causing multiple injuries to his 6-week-old son pleaded not guilty Friday. William Page, 35, is charged with physical abuse of a child, repeated acts intentionally causing great bodily harm and strangulation and suffocation. A tentative trial date of June 15...
Pulaski barn destroyed in fire
PULASKI, Wis. (WBAY) - Crews responded to a barn fire in Pulaski on Monday morning. Brown County deputies say no homes are involved in the fire. Officials say County Road U is blocked at School and Kunish. The barn was destroyed in the fire. It was used for equipment storage...
Man convicted of reckless homicide in Black Creek drug overdose case
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – Cole Simon, one of the suspects in a fatal drug overdose in Black Creek, was convicted Friday. Simon pleaded no contest to first-degree reckless homicide. Sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 22, court records show. The case relates to the July 19, 2024, death of a...

















