Author Archives: Rob Sussman

Libertarian Presidential Candidate Rallies in Oshkosh
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A third party candidate for the US Presidency made her way to Oshkosh over the weekend. Less government and more freedom... that was the vibe at Oshkosh's Leach Amphitheater...
Rob Sussman Jul 26, 2020 Dr. Jo Jorgensen (Fox 11 Online)

Saturday Update: Plenty of Hospital Beds, Ventilators Still Available in Wisconsin
MADISON (WTAQ-WLUK)-- After Friday's record breaking milestone of 17,456 tests results reported, 14,201 results are being reported on Saturday by the state Department of Health Services. Of the 14,201...
Rob Sussman Jul 25, 2020

Green Bay Sets Absentee Ballot Record for August Primary
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Green Bay has already set a record for absentee ballots with more than two weeks to go before Wisconsin's partisan-primary election on August 11th. It's good news for the ...
Rob Sussman Jul 25, 2020

UW Health Study: Plasma Therapy Shows Promise in Treating COVID-19 Patients
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- UW Health officials are studying how plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients can help those who are currently ill, and so far, the results are looking good. Thirty one patie...
Rob Sussman Jul 25, 2020 nonrev / CC

Fans Rejoice as Baseball Returns
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Baseball is officially back, the first major sport to kick off since the COVID-19 Pandemic suspended leagues across the country. The Milwaukee Brewers took on the Chicago ...
Rob Sussman Jul 25, 2020 Fans gather at Stadium View Bar and Grill to celebrate the Milwaukee Brewers opening day against the Chicago Cubs. (WLUK)

Manitowoc Co. Supervisor Alleges Unfair Treatment After Criticizing Black Lives Matter
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Manitowoc County supervisor Don Zimmer says he's being treated unfairly after comments he made this week criticizing the 'Black Lives Matter' Movement at a Manitowoc counc...
Rob Sussman Jul 25, 2020

Another Area Restaurant Closes Permanently, Citing Pandemic Hardship
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ) -- A De Pere business is closing up shop after five years. Proof Restaurant and Craft Cocktails, located at 127 N. Broadway, announced on Facebook that it's shutting its doors for g...
Rob Sussman Jul 24, 2020 Proof Restaurant in De Pere (Proof/Facebook)

De Pere Council to Consider Mask Ordinance
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ) -- The De Pere City Council is going to be considering it's own mask ordinance next week. De Pere Mayor James Boyd says it will be similar to the ordinance going into effect Monday ...
Rob Sussman Jul 24, 2020 De Pere City Hall (File Photo)

Friday Update: Testing Breaks Single-Day Record in Wisconsin
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A record level of testing turned up more than 1,000 new cases of coronavirus in Wisconsin once again on Friday. The state Department of Health Services reported 1,018 new po...
Rob Sussman Jul 24, 2020

Manitowoc to Require Face Masks in City-Owned Buildings
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Starting next week, face masks will be required in some areas in Manitowoc. The Manitowoc Common Council voted 8-2 to require face masks to be worn in city-owned facilitie...
Rob Sussman Jul 24, 2020 A collection of cloth face masks (WLUK image)

