Author Archives: Rob Sussman
Veterinarians and Fire Officials Caution: Keep Pets Safe This Weekend
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Veterinarians and fire officials are cautioning fireworks enthusiasts to keep pets safe over the weekend. Pets, but especially dogs, can get scared enough of fireworks to pose ...
Jul 02, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Evers Remains Non-Committal on Budget Signing
ONEIDA RESERVATION (WTAQ) -- Will Governor Tony Evers sign the newly passed $87.5 billion Wisconsin State Budget? Despite being asked the question directly during an appearance in Ashwaubenon on Thurs...
Jul 01, 2021 Evers speaks during an event at the Oneida Casino in Ashwaubenon. (Fox 11 Online)
Oneida Casino To Offer Sports Betting This Fall
ONEIDA RESERVATION (WTAQ) -- Oneida Nation Casino will offer sports betting at their Ashwaubenon Casino starting this fall. That announcement made by Chairman Tehassi Hill on Thursday morning. The bet...
Jul 01, 2021 The amended gaming compact between the State of Wisconsin and the Oneida Nation is signed at the Oneida Casino (Fox 11 Online)
Finalists for Green Bay Police Chief Job Announced
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Four law enforcement professionals have been chosen as finalists to replace former Green Bay Police Chief Andrew Smith. Two high-ranking Green Bay Police officials, a Police Co...
Jun 30, 2021 Green Bay Police Department seal (PHOTO/WTAQ News)
Port Officials Remind Boaters to Keep Away from Large Ships this Weekend
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- A lot of boats are expected to hit the lower Fox River and the Bay of Green Bay to enjoy the Independence Day Holiday. Port of Green Bay Director Dean Haen is reminding boaters...
Jun 29, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of The Port of Green Bay
Pent-Up Travel Demand Expected to Bring Air Travelers to Green Bay Austin Straubel this Weekend
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Travelers are expected to fly more this coming holiday weekend than at any point in the past year and a half. That's not normal for Independence Day weekend, but Green Bay Aust...
Jun 29, 2021 Green Bay Austin Straubel Airport (File Photo)
In La Crosse, Biden Pushes Infrastructure Plan
LA CROSSE, WI (WRN) -- Touting the need for an infrastructure bill during his appearance Tuesday in La Crosse, President Joe Biden said it includes funding to address the threat of PFAS contamination....
Jun 29, 2021 Biden speaks in La Crosse on June 29, 2021 (Pool Image)
Independence Day Travel Expected to Pick Up from 2020 Low
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- A return to fireworks shows and 4th of July celebrations means a return to holiday travel as Wisconsinites are expected to hit the road this coming weekend. "Just over a millio...
Jun 28, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Green Bay Firefighters Stress Safety Ahead of July 4th
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend Green Bay Metro Fire is stressing safety. "One of the best ways to stay safe is to watch the community fireworks shows run by the pr...
Jun 28, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Mayor Genrich Applauds Effort to Move Coal Piles From Downtown Green Bay
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich is applauding a bipartisan bill that would provide $5 million in funding to help move the coal piles south of downtown. Efforts to move the coal pi...
Jun 24, 2021
