Author Archives: Rob Sussman
Bellin Health CEO Applauds Vaccine Reward Program
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- The head of Bellin Health is applauding the state of Wisconsin's decision to offer $100 in exchange for getting a COVID-19 vaccine. CEO Chris Woleske says similar programs have...
Aug 24, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of Bellin Health
More than 2,000 More COVID-19 Cases Reported in WI on Monday, the Most Since January
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- More than 2,000 people in Wisconsin tested positive for COVID-19 in reported Monday numbers for the first time in seven months. According to the state Department of Health S...
Aug 24, 2021 MWC
Rep. Sortwell: Those Wishing Harm on COVID-Stricken State Senator Andre Jacque "Vile Human Beings"
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- De Pere Republican State Senator Andre Jacque remains in the hospital, battling COVID-19 induced pneumonia. Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) put out a message asking for...
Aug 24, 2021 PHOTO: Senator Andre Jacque
Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty Sues Over Redistricting
MADISON, WI (WRN) -- A conservative group wants the state Supreme Court to take jurisdiction over redistricting in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty is suing to have the court ste...
Aug 23, 2021
Sharp Uptick in Mosquito Population Causes Quite the Itch
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Mosquitoes are causing quite the itchy situation near standing water in Northeast Wisconsin. PJ Liesch is a UW-extension entomologist and says the mosquitoes came in quickly fo...
Aug 23, 2021 Katja Schulz / CC
Wisconsin Offering $100 Gift Cards As Vaccine Incentive Until Labor Day
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WSAU) -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is offering a new incentive for residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Everyone who receives their first dose of either th...
Aug 23, 2021 Covid-19 vaccine. Image courtesy: ThedaCare.
Prevea Begins Distributing Additional Vaccine Dose for Immunocompromised People
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- A third COVID-19 vaccine shot is now available at Prevea Health for certain people who may be immunocompromised. Prevea Health CEO Dr. Ashok Rai says that it's only for those w...
Aug 20, 2021 A Prevea front line healthcare worker receives a COVID-19 vaccine. (Photo: Prevea Health)
WMC Commerce Launches 6th "Coolest Thing Made In Wisconsin" Contest
MADISON, WI (WTAQ) -- Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce is looking for the coolest thing made in Wisconsin. It's the 6th annual iteration of the "Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin" contest. "We start...
Aug 20, 2021
Brown County to Conduct OWI Saturation Patrols
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Law enforcement officers in Brown County have a very simple message for those thinking of getting behind the wheel drunk: "Don't". They're conducting saturation patrols, lookin...
Aug 20, 2021 Brown County Sheriff's Office. (IMAGE: Courtesy of Fox 11 WLUK)
GBAPS Superintendent Explains Change of Course on Masks
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Green Bay Area School District Superintendent Stephen Murley is weighing in on why the school board reversed course and mandated that all students and staff wear masks to ...
Aug 19, 2021 Stephen Murley
