Author Archives: Rob Sussman
Milwaukee on List of Cities Targeted in Federal Law Enforcement Effort
WASHINGTON, DC (WTAQ-Wisconsin Radio Network) -- The White House has announced that Milwaukee is on the list of cities where President Trump will be sending federal agents to "make law enforcement str...
Jul 23, 2020 Federal law enforcement officers are seen during a demonstration against the presence of federal law enforcement officers and racial inequality in Portland, Oregon, U.S., July 22, 2020. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs/File Photo
Governor Evers Considering Statewide Face Mask Order
MADISON, WI (WTAQ) -- The Governor of Wisconsin is considering making face masks mandatory. Governor Tony Evers was asked during a Thursday press briefing if he would have any hesitation on issuing a ...
Jul 23, 2020 Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers wears a mask during a July 7th press briefing.
COVID-19 Pandemic Driving Increase in Mental Health Problems, Drug Overdoses
MADISON, WI (WTAQ) -- The consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic go deeper than case totals, hospitalization numbers, and death counts. Anxiety and stress from social distancing and fears stemming from...
Jul 23, 2020
WIAA to Split Fall Sports Start Dates Based on COVID Risk
STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) -- The WIAA has opted to split the start dates for fall sports based on their risk factors for transmitting COVID-19. On an 8-3 vote Thursday, the Board of Control moved the s...
Jul 23, 2020
Thursday Update: New Coronavirus Cases Exceed 1,000 For the Second Time in Three Days
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- For the second time in three days, Wisconsin saw more than 1,000 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and a double-digit increase in deaths. The Wisconsin Department of Health...
Jul 23, 2020
Calumet County 911 Experiencing Phone Issues
CALUMET COUNTY (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Calumet County Sheriff's Office says it is experiencing issues with 911 phone lines coming into the office Wednesday as of 4:30 p.m. Residents who are unable to get t...
Jul 22, 2020
Wednesday Update: New COVID-19 Cases Down From Record Tuesday High
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- One day after setting a record for new coronavirus cases, the numbers of positive tests were down on Wednesday. The state Department of Health Services announced 712 new pos...
Jul 22, 2020
Menominee Indian Tribe Offers Cash Reward For Missing Persons Info
KESHENA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Menominee Indian Tribe is offering two $5,000 rewards for information about two missing tribal members. The Menominee Indian Tribe and Tribal Police held a press confere...
Jul 22, 2020 The Menominee Indian Tribe and Tribal Police hold a news conference to update the public on missing Native person cases, July 22, 2020. (Fox 11 Online)
Green Bay Council President: Mask Mandate will 'Put a Lot of Burden' on Struggling Businesses
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- The President of the Green Bay Common Council was one of the voices speaking out against the mask mandate approved on Tuesday. Council President Jesse Brunette says the mandate...
Jul 22, 2020
Green Bay Police Will Assign 'Low-Priority' to Mask Complaints, Aim to 'Educate First'
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Green Bay Police will be tasked with the enforcement of the city's new face covering ordinance, set to take effect on Monday. The rule, designed to stop the spread of the COVID...
Jul 22, 2020 Chief Andrew Smith (GBPD)
