Author Archives: Rob Sussman

Protests Planned Over Vaccine Mandates for Healthcare Workers
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- There are protests planned by area healthcare workers against vaccine mandates that have come down from a number of health systems, including Advocate Aurora and Prevea He...
Rob Sussman Aug 10, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Summerfest to Require Vaccination Proof, or Recent Negative COVID-19 Test, for Entry
MILWAUKEE, WI (WTAQ) -- Summerfest will require either proof of vaccination or proof of a recent negative COVID-19 for entry. That announcement made by Summerfest organizers on Tuesday. Summerfest wil...
Rob Sussman Aug 10, 2021 Robert Geiger / CC

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Pushes for Masks in Schools
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) -- The state Department of Public Instruction is recommending that schools require masks and encourage vaccinations to prevent the spread of COVID-19. State Superintendent Jill ...
Rob Sussman Aug 10, 2021 Ivan Radic / CC

Third Man Convicted in Death of Preble High School Student
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The third man involved in the 2019 killing of 18-year-old Preble High School Student Federico Abarca Jr. in Green Bay has been convicted. Gavin Rock, 20, pleaded no contes...
Rob Sussman Aug 10, 2021 Gavin Rock (BCSO)

Green Bay Rainfall Breaks Record for Sunday, Nearly Four Inches Falls Over the Weekend
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- It's been raining a lot, and don't expect that to change. There's a chance of rain and storms in the forecast through Thursday. "We've had several periods of rain over the week...
Rob Sussman Aug 09, 2021 A national weather service infographic from August 9th, 2021 (NWS)

FdL Deputies Arrest Illinois Man Following High-Speed Chase
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Sheriff's deputies in Fond du Lac County arrested a 29-year-old Illinois man on Friday afternoon, after deputies say a high-speed chase led to a drug bust. It started ar...
Rob Sussman Aug 09, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

Oconto Falls Community Rallies for Officer Wounded in Shooting
OCONTO COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Community members in Oconto County came together tonight to support an officer shot in the line of duty last Friday. Carrie Marquardt knew something was wrong when she...
Rob Sussman Aug 09, 2021 The scene following an officer-involved shooting in Oconto Falls, WI (Fox 11 Online)

Despite Rain, Fans Happy to See Packers Family Night Return
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- There were plenty of smiles in the stands at the Green Bay Packers family night, in spite of rain putting a damper on some aspects of the celebration. The event was canc...
Rob Sussman Aug 08, 2021 Lambeau Field from the north parking lot. (WTAQ/Casey Nelson)

One Possibly Hurt in Shooting Near Downtown Green Bay
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A shooting was reported just a few short minutes away from where the Green Bay Packers were holding Family Night festivities on Saturday. It started with a call just after...
Rob Sussman Aug 08, 2021 (File Photo)

State Rep Issues Subpoenas for Brown, Milwaukee County Election Materials as Part of Election Investigation
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Menominee Falls Republican State Representative Janel Brandtjen is issuing subpoenas for election materials from Brown County and Milwaukee County as part of the Assembly Campa...
Rob Sussman Aug 06, 2021 The central count at the KI Convention Center on election day, November 3rd, 2020.

