Author Archives: Rob Sussman

Lt. Governor Barnes to Make 'Major Announcement' Tuesday
MILWAUKEE, WI (WTAQ-METRO) -- Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes sets the stage for what he calls a major announcement next week. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported yesterday that the Lieutenant ...
Rob Sussman Jul 17, 2021 Lt. Gov Mandela Barnes. Image courtesy: State of Wisconsin

Former Packer, Charles Woodson, Weighs in on Aaron Rodgers Drama
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Former Green Bay Packers defensive back Charles Woodson is weighing in on the Aaron Rodgers drama. Woodson was in town for his charity golf outing. "I know Aaron is very p...
Rob Sussman Jul 17, 2021 MWC

Wisconsin Connections to RMS Titanic Part of New Oshkosh Exhibit
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The connection between Wisconsin and the ill-fated journey of the RMS Titanic in 1911 is at the center of a new exhibition at the Oshkosh Public Museum. Jeffrey Taylor, dire...
Rob Sussman Jul 17, 2021

Appleton Chalk Walk Returns
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Appleton's annual chalk walk returned in full force this year. Artists took part in two tiers of competition: "in it to win it" or "just for fun." Chalk artists who registe...
Rob Sussman Jul 17, 2021 An artist creates a piece with chalk during the annual Chalk Walk in downtown Appleton July 16, 2021. (Fox 11 Online)

Oconto County Pharmacy Awarded for Vaccination Efforts
LAKEWOOD, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Members of a pharmacy in Oconto County are being honored for their efforts in distributing COVID-19 vaccines. The Nicolet Pharmacy in Lakewood have helped administer nearly...
Rob Sussman Jul 17, 2021

Online Learning Will Continue Well Into the Future in Green Bay
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Online learning is here to stay in Green Bay, but it has little to do with the COVID-19 Pandemic. Next school year will be the first in operation for GBAPS Online PreK through ...
Rob Sussman Jul 16, 2021 Green Bay Area Public School District building. (IMAGE: Courtesy of Fox 11 WLUK)

Green Bay Facing Serious School Bus Driver Shortage
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- There is a serious shortage of school bus drivers throughout the entire country, and Green Bay isn't immune. Cindi Lawler with Lamers Bus Service says the issue has actually be...
Rob Sussman Jul 16, 2021 Neeta Lind / CC

Appleton Wants Resident's Opinions on Lundgaard Park
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) -- The City of Appleton hopes to get area resident's opinions on how best to develop Lundgaard Park. The park, sitting next to Fire Station #6, where Mitch Lundgaard worked, will b...
Rob Sussman Jul 15, 2021 Fire Station #6 in Appleton. (Appleton Parks)

Officials Hope to Have Mason Street Bridge Opened by End of the Month
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- WisDOT believes they'll be able to get the Mason Street Bridge up and running again by the end of the month. Engineers today announced that they've figured out what went wrong ...
Rob Sussman Jul 15, 2021 The SS Alpena passes under the stuck Mason Street Bridge on July 7th, 2021 (Fox 11 Online)

Green Bay Police Chief Search: Residents Looking for Safety and a Community Focused Leader
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- There will be a few more opportunities for the public to weigh in on Green Bay's police chief search. Listening sessions will be held tonight via Zoom at 5:30 pm and on Thursda...
Rob Sussman Jul 14, 2021 Green Bay Police Department seal (PHOTO/WTAQ News)

