Author Archives: Rob Sussman

Judge Denies Murder Suspect's Request to Blame Someone Else for 1976 Killings
MARINETTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- For the second time, a judge has denied Raymand Vannieuwenhoven's motion to argue to the jury that someone else is responsible for the murders of a couple at a Marinette C...
Rob Sussman Jun 04, 2021 Raymand Vannieuwenhoven (File Photo)

Police and Fire Commission Narrowing Down Green Bay Police Chief Candidates
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- The process of selecting Green Bay's next police chief is well underway. Members of the city's Police and Fire Commission this week interviewed six candidates who made it throu...
Rob Sussman Jun 04, 2021 Green Bay Police Department seal (PHOTO/WTAQ News)

The Green Bay Booyah, as the 'G.O.A.T.S', Will Play Sunday at Capital Credit Union Park
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ) -- There's a new team taking the field at Ashwaubenon's Capital Credit Union Park. It's actually not a new team--it's the Green Bay Booyah, but they'll be wearing different jers...
Rob Sussman Jun 03, 2021 The G.O.A.T.S uniform seen in a promotional image. (Green Bay Booyah)

'Broadband Access is a Necessity'; AARP Pushes for Expanded Broadband Access
MADISON, WI (WTAQ) -- The AARP of Wisconsin is calling on lawmakers in Madison to increase broadband access in rural areas as part of the state's budget process. AARP Wisconsin State Director Helen Ma...
Rob Sussman Jun 03, 2021 Abi Begum / CC

Seven-Day COVID-19 Case Average Continues to Fall
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The seven-day-average of COVID-19 cases continued to fall on Thursday. The state reported 185 new COVID-19 cases, making the seven-day case average fall to 149. That's a dro...
Rob Sussman Jun 03, 2021

Air Travel Expected to Pick Up This Summer
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- The 'New Normal' is looking a lot like the 'Old Normal' at Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport. The COVID-19 travel dip appears to be nearly over. "The leisure mark...
Rob Sussman Jun 02, 2021 An American Eagle plane awaits passengers at Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport. (PHOTO/WTAQ News)

As Temperatures Rise, Police Warn of Hot Car Danger
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Police in Green Bay are warning about the dangers of leaving kids and pets in hot cars as temperatures in Northeast Wisconsin are going to go up in a hurry this week. Highs in ...
Rob Sussman Jun 02, 2021 Luke Jones / CC

Four People Facing Federal Charges in Connection With Body Found On Menominee Reservation
MENOMINEE RESERVATION, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A woman whose body was found in a burned-out vehicle on the Menominee Reservation died of a drug overdose, and her remains were burned to cover it up, court doc...
Rob Sussman Jun 02, 2021 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK

COVID-19 Hospitalizations Down 92% from Peak
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- COVID-19 hospitalizations in Wisconsin are down 92% from their peak in the Fall. The Wisconsin Hospital Association said that as of Monday, there were 186 people reported as...
Rob Sussman Jun 01, 2021 A healthcare worker handles a tray of COVID-19 vaccines. (PHOTO: UW Health)

Bond Set for Neenah Murder Suspect
NEENAH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A suspect in a Neenah murder made her initial court appearance Tuesday. Terran Colwell, 29, is charged with felony murder in connection with the April 17 death of Rodger Ridg...
Rob Sussman Jun 01, 2021 A poster of Terran Colwell, who is a suspect in a homicide in Neenah April 17, 2021, is displayed during a news conference at the Neenah Police Department April 21, 2021. (Fox 11 Online)

