You Ask We Investigate: DNR Land Battle
The Wied family has owned property in Wausaukee for more than 40 years. Now, the family is battling the state to keep that property. The Department of Natural Resources contests the Wieds claim to the property and wants them to give it up.
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Taking on the Military
A retired Green Bay Marine is fighting for those who got sick from toxic water at a North Carolina base.
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You Ask We Investigate: New Highway Markers, Waste of Money?
New highway signs are being put up at a big price tag.
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Seymour Contractor Says Wendy's Won't Pay Up
Wendy's is all about fast when it comes to food, but a Seymour man says two of their Green Bay restaurants are seriously lagging when it comes to paying their bills.
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Wedding Woes
From the time they're little, girls dream about their perfect wedding day. But for one bride-to-be, her fantasies of the big day turned into a wedding nightmare.
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Dry Clean Destruction?
Lou Ann Jorgensen has been using Royal Cleaners for over 30 years. So she didn't think twice when she dropped off her curtains to be dry cleaned.
"They said...just sign this consent form, giving us consent to clean your drapes," Lou Ann told NBC26.
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Customer Complaints After Store Fire
The warehouse at Mill Creek Log Homes is still charred and damaged nearly 3 months after the fire. Since the blaze customers and suppliers have been trying to contact the owner and management. They're trying to collect their money or furniture. Now their complaints are sparking an investigation with the Shawano County Sheriff's Department.
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You Ask. We Investigate: Rebuilt Salvage Car Deal
Eight months ago Melissa Zuelzke of Omro bought a used car at Ultimate Rides in Appleton, now all she wants to do is return it.
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Gas Card Scam Follow Up
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS WORTH OF FREE GAS! This was an incentive offered by several local retailers to get people to buy their goods and services. However, an NBC26 investigation found the promise of free gas was coming up empty.
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Dead Horses Found, Owners Located
Dead horses found in forest, owners located.
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Scammers looking for Quick Cash
A company using the Publishers Clearing House logo is trying to scam people out of thousands of dollars.
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People Still Waiting for Unemployment Help
While several people search for a job, they're having problems getting through to the state unemployment office.
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You Ask. We Investigate. Hortonville Businessman Sued.
A You Ask, We Investigate follow-up. Another company comes forward claiming a Hortonville businessman is not paying up.
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More Complaints About Prestige and Executive Limousines
More people complaining about Prestige and Executive Limousines out of Hortonville.
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You Ask. We Investigate: ATM Card Text Scam
Scammers will use email, phone calls, and now text messages to get your personal information. And if you fall for this ATM text message, scammers could create their own ATM card and empty out your bank account.
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Couple Wants Hortonville Limousine Service To Pay Up.
You wouldn't expect to get ripped off from a limousine service advertised at a local bridal show.
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"You Ask. We Investigate." Snow Plow Damage Your Property?
We are all grateful when a plow comes through to clear up your road. But what happens if the driver damages your mailbox or tears up your yard.
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"You Ask. We Investigate." Losing More Than Weight
The Better Business Bureau in Wisconsin says complaints about fitness clubs have increased by more than 90 percent in the last 5 years.
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Suspected Backyard Breeder
A suspected backyard breeder selling dogs on Craigslist. NBC26 viewers calling us saying they bought sick puppies from disgusting conditions
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511 Service
Some NBC26 viewers say they are having problems with the state's 511 phone line meant to provide up-to-date road conditions. So, NBC26 put 511 to the test.
Wisconsin's new 511 automated road conditions
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Club West Owner: "Memberships Will Be Honored"
Club West in Neenah says it will honor memberships despite some on-going troubles.
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Snow Piles in Two Rivers Cause Big Problems for Drivers
Large snow piles lining the middle of streets in Two Rivers are causing problems for drivers.
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Diet Pills Rip-Off?
You can't go online without seeing all the offers out there. Pop-up ads for pills and supplements that promise big benefits are all over the place, but one woman came to NBC26 after she learned an $85 lesson.
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When Do Side Streets Get Cleared?
With all the snow we're suppose to get it won't take long now before the side streets are cleared. But, for some the wait has already been too long.
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You Ask, We Investigate: Retail Advertisements
You ask, we investigate retail stores who advertise low prices on their flyers and websites, but when you get to the store the price of the product on the shelf is actually higher.
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You Ask, We Investigate: Student Secrecy
Documents with two Manawa High School students social security numbers were made public. The school district denies it, but documents NBC26 received show otherwise. NBC26 took this packet to the parents
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Modeling Rip-off, Owner plans to file for Bankruptcy
More people contacted NBC26 say they were ripped off by Green Bay-based Facestation Modeling Agency. The attornery for the group says the tough economic times have forced the company's owner to most likely file bankruptcy.
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Modeling Rip-Off
It's a dream for some children to become a model. But, two local families *never thought a seemingly good opportunity would turn into such a mess.
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NBC 26 Helps Owners Get Their Money Back
Owners of a Marinette vision center are thanking NBC 26 for our help.
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You Ask, We Investigate: Tale From the Crypt
A "You Ask We Investigate," a Fond Du Lac family says they're outraged and deeply hurt.
They say were duped into paying for a second burial site for their relative, Maureen Secor, and they have no idea where she is buried.
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New Secret Shopper Scam Circulating
There's a new secret shopper scam circulating tonight.
A Two Rivers man received a letter with a check offering him a job with Gold Star Mystery Shoppers.
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You Ask, We Investigate: Pool Problems
A well-known and longtime pool company in De Pere, dating back decades, has gone out of business.
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More Victims Come Forward in Furniture Store Fraud
More victims come forward in furniture fraud.
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Thieves Steal Items From Gravesites
A Fox Valley family upset someone stole personal items from their loved one's gravesite.
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You Ask, We Investigate: Escape Medical Spa & Salon Closes Leaving Customers Stuck
You Ask, We investigate a popular spa and salon in Green Bay closes its doors leaving hundreds of dollars worth of gift certificates... invalid and customers angry.
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Automated Phone Call Targets Northeast Wisconsin Residents
A viewer contacted NBC26 after someone tried to get his personal information. That led to an investigation involving hundreds of other potential victims.
Brown County residents started receiving the computerized calls yesterday. The calls, claiming to represent various banks, stated the person's account was temporarily suspended due to third party access.
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You Ask, We Investigate: Delayed Unemployment Checks
More and more people in Wisconsin are out of a job and looking for unemployment insurance.
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You Ask, We Investigate: Landlord Speaks Out
A Neenah landlord is defending the fact that he did not tell his tenants on Clairmont Court that
the two buildings he owns are now in foreclosure.
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Employee Steals Thousands from Marinette Company
Police busted Christina Reek for stealing nearly $10,000 from a Marinette vision center where she worked. A judge sent her to jail and ordered her to pay back her former employers. More than a year later, the owners say they're still waiting for the money.
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You Ask, We Investigate: Honeymoon Pictures Lost
A Pulaski woman says Shopko lost her precious memories and wants an apology and money.
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You Ask, We Investigate: Renter Worries about Foreclosure
A Neenah family is worried they may have to move out of their apartment, because the building on Clairmont Court is in foreclosure.
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You Ask, We Investigate: A Woman Demands Money Back
A Kaukauna woman is demanding $3300 from a landscaper who did grading work on her yard in the fall of 2007.
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Cost of Campaign Signs Drawing Controversy
A lot of campaign signs are given out for free because the candidates want to get their name out there as much as possible.
That's why one NBC26 viewer was surprised to find out that promoting his favorite politician would cost him.
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You Ask We Investigate: Ant Invasion
A Green Bay woman is getting help from an ant-killing company.
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You Ask, We Investigate: WPS Rate Hike?
Wisconsin Public Service customers hold on to your wallets. If a proposed rate hike is passed, you might be paying more than just a few bucks.
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Ticked-Off Tenants
Tenants at one Town of Menasha mobile home park want their landlord to fix the foundations their homes sit on.
Tenants claim the foundations are falling apart and it is managements responsiblity to make the repairs needed.
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You Ask, We Investigate: Ant Invastion
Ants are invading a Green Bay Apartment.
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You Ask, We Investigate: Ticked-Off Tenants
Tenants at an apartment complex are fighting wasps, and their landlord.
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More Complaints for Bassett Furniture
Grand Chute police say more victims are coming forward in their Bassett Furniture fraud investigation.
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Bassett Furniture Owner Files for Bankruptcy
The owner of Bassett Furniture in Grand Chute files for bankruptcy.
An NBC26 investigation uncovered customers not getting the furniture they paid for.
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You Ask, We Investigate: Child Support Controversy
Beginning October 1st of this year, child support recipients in Wisconsin will have to begin paying an annual fee of $25 to the federal government's child support program.
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You Ask, We Investigate: Absentee Ballot Mix Up
Neighbors in the Fox Valley get an absentee ballot application with the wrong return address.
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Top 10 Consumer Complaints
The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) has released the Top 10 consumer complaints.
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